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benchmark-An agreed standard; a measure of quality.

benchmarking-A standardized method for collecting and reporting critical operational data in a way that enables relevant comparisons of performances of different organizations or programmes, often with a view to establish good practice.
Source: Bergen Ministers' Meeting Glossary http://www.bologna-bergen2005.no/

best practice-Quality standard for practice within an industry.

blended learning-A method of educating that uses elearning techniques, such as online delivery through the Web or VLEs, discussion boards and email, combined with traditional face to face lectures, seminars, tutorials etc.

Bologna Process-The Bologna Process is the major contributor to the process of integration of European Higher Education, in line with the objectives of the Lisbon Declaration to make Europe the most competitive economy in the world. Its objectives are carried out within a framework of internationally agreed action lines set out at Bologna (6 action lines), Prague (3 lines) with a 10th added in Berlin.
Source: Bergen Ministers' Meeting Glossary http://www.bologna-bergen2005.no/

Bologna scorecard-The Stocktaking Report prepared by the Bologna Follow Up Group, containing detailed information regarding the progress made by each member country on the three priority lines; quality assurance, the two-cycle system and recognition of degrees and periods of study.

burst-mode learning-Intensive/concentrated periods of study.
Source: Scottish Qualifications Authority