e-assignment
[ee-uh-SY-nment]
nounpl: e-assignments
tarefa eletrônica
1. A school or work assignment that is submitted, distributed, or completed through electronic means or digital platforms
The professor uploaded the e-assignment on the learning management system for students to complete by Friday.
O professor postou a tarefa eletrônica no sistema de gerenciamento de aprendizado para os alunos completarem até sexta-feira.
2. Digital homework or project work assigned through online educational platforms
Students submitted their e-assignments through Google Classroom.
Os alunos enviaram suas tarefas eletrônicas através do Google Classroom.
The term 'e-assignment' became prevalent in both Brazil and the USA following widespread adoption of online learning platforms, particularly accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazil, educational institutions increasingly use this term in academic contexts, though 'tarefa digital' or 'atividade online' are also common alternatives. The prefix 'e-' reflects the globalized tech vocabulary entering Portuguese education systems.
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