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independent learning-Self-directed learning independent of any teaching or formal guidance.

individualised learning-Learning tailored to the individual’s specific needs.

informal learning-Learning acquired in a variety of settings, e.g., in the workplace, by individual research/reading; learning not acquired in a formal learning environment such as school, college or university. It typically does not lead to certification.
Source: Copenhagen Process documentation http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/2010/vocational_en.html

information and communications technologies (ICT)-A term used to embrace all the technologies that go to form the Information Society: data processing, Internet, multimedia, and the telecommunications systems that enable information to be distributed.
Source: EU E-learning portal http://www.elearningeuropa.info/index.php?page=glossary&menuzone=1&numpagin

information technology-The broad subject concerned with all aspects of managing and processing information, on databases or in libraries, especially within a large organisation or company.
Source: EU E-learning portal http://www.elearningeuropa.info/index.php?page=glossary&menuzone=1&numpagin

investigation-A technical/scientific procedure for measuring and recording physiological parameters.