- Glossary for Students
This glossary gives you simple explanations of the common words and terms you will see while using the VirtualX platform. If you don’t understand a word in your course or dashboard, check here first!
| Term | What It Means |
| Assignment | A task or project your teacher gives you to complete and submit online. |
| Badge | A digital reward you get for completing a task, like finishing a unit or scoring high on a quiz. |
| Certificate | A downloadable document you earn after completing a course. It shows your achievement. |
| Comment Box | A place at the bottom of a lesson or task where you can ask a question or leave feedback. |
| Course | A full subject or topic (like Grade 8 Maths) that includes units, quizzes, and assignments. |
| Curriculum | The full list of lessons and activities inside a course. It shows what you will learn. |
| Dashboard | Your personal homepage on VirtualX. It shows your progress, courses, badges, and notifications. |
| Download | Saving a file (like a PDF or image) from the platform onto your phone, tablet, or computer. |
| Feedback | Comments or advice your teacher gives after checking your quiz or assignment. |
| Lesson / Unit | A single learning activity inside a course, like a video or reading section. |
| Mark as Complete | A button you click when you finish a lesson, so the system knows you’re done. |
| Message | A private way to contact your teacher on the platform. |
| Notification | An alert that tells you about new messages, deadlines, marks, or course updates. |
| Progress Bar | A visual line that shows how much of your course you’ve completed (e.g. 60%). |
| Quiz | A short test or activity to check what you’ve learned, often made of multiple choice or written questions. |
| Resubmit | Uploading a new version of your assignment if your teacher allows you to try again. |
| Retake | Doing a quiz a second (or third) time to improve your mark. |
| Review | Writing a short opinion about a course (e.g. what you liked or what can improve). |
| Save | Keeping your work safe on the platform before you submit it. |
| Submit | Sending your final work to your teacher, so it can be marked. |
| Support | Help you get from your teacher, school, or the Help Centre when you have a problem. |
| VirtualX | The name of your online learning platform—it helps you learn using lessons, videos, and interactive tasks. |
💡 If you see a new word you don’t understand, write it down and ask your teacher or check this glossary again.
✅ Summary
Understanding the words used on VirtualX makes your learning smoother and less confusing. Use this glossary anytime you need help with tricky terms.
