Short Name
Definition: A short name for the Option. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's data dictionary. Need another definition?
Severity
Definition: Severity reflects the severity of the rule violation. The Warning Severity is used to indicate there is a minor problem, or to inform the message receiver of possible misuse, or to indicate a problem may arise in the future. The ...
Session Layer
Definition: In a multi-level application, the session layer is where the user's current experience is managed. What This Means: The session layer keeps track of the user’s current entries and clicks to make the experience more user-friendly and efficient. Need another definition?
Security
Definition: Security is the protection of data against unauthorized access and unauthorized changes. What This Means: Security ensures that data are available for use by those that need it when they need it. Security is achieved with policies, firewalls, authentication, authorization, physical ...
Section Number
Definition: Section Number is an identifier for the repeating data group section in a collection or output. (The identifier may be numeric or text.) What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs ...
Search Dictionary
Definition: Search Dictionary is a box to enter search term to search dictionary element names. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's data dictionary. Need ...
SEA (State Education Agency)
Definition: The agency primarily responsible for the State supervision of public elementary and secondary schools. (As defined by the SIF Association.) What This Means: USED designates a single agency as the official state education agency for each state. The SEA has specific ...
SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model)
Definition: SCORM is a collection of standards and specifications for web-based e-learning. It defines communications between client side content and a host system called the run-time environment (commonly a function of a learning management system). SCORM also defines how content may ...
Scorecard
Definition: A scorecard is a report that summarizes the status on key performance indicators. What This Means: Decision makers can quickly see current status and meaningful comparisons represented at a high level. Business scorecards report indicators across a variety of agency areas. ...
Scope
Definition: The identifying factors and requirements that define a project. The scope provides limitations on what a project does or does not cover. What This Means: One of the most essential requirements for project management is to define the scope. The project’s ...
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