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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. A large-capacity magnetic storage medium for computer data. Also called a fixed disk - it remains sealed within the case of most computers to protect it from dust - smoke - and other contaminants.






2. Growing problem of online harassment in social networks






3. A set of related principles explaining changes in human performance or performance potential in terms of the causes of those changes.






4. A type of learning that refers to the ability to recall specific information.






5. Applications software that is designed specifically to deliver or assist with student instruction on a topic; software that can be used to enhance teaching and learning in many ways. Drill and practice - educational games - tutorials - simulation - a






6. Approximately a million bytes - or 1000 kilobytes.






7. Types of computer systems identified by their operating systems - e.g. - PCs with Windows operating systems or Macintoshes with Mac-OS operating systems






8. A type of instructional activity designed to determine how well students have mastered lesson objectives.






9. A common term in science education reform - synonymous with immersing students in authentic learning experiences






10. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates the standards that define acceptable performance.






11. A magnification system in which a video camera is mounted on a frame with a television monitor. Users place materials on the desktop below the camera - set the desired magnification level - move the materials around as necessary - and information app






12. Ancillary feature of word processors that identifies a range of grammatical and format errors such as improper capitalization - lack of subject-verb agreement - split infinitives - and so on.






13. A printer that combines laser and photocopying technology to produce very high-quality output - comparable to that produced in typesetting. Laser printers can produce text as well as high-quality graphics and can achieve print densities of up to 1 -2






14. Category of visuals that are generally exhibited on display boards - (e.g. - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards) and are not projected.






15. A unique electronic address for an individual or organization - analogous to a postal address.






16. A series of steps needed to solve a particular problem or perform a particular task; a methodical - logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier -- but also more error-prone -- use of heu






17. Software designed for groups of students or teachers alike. The computer is viewed by a cooperative group of students or can be projected to the entire class to stimulate discussions and debates.






18. Piagetian view of condition children experience when they confront new and unfamiliar features of their environment that do not fit with their current views of the world






19. The application of knowledge to solve problems or complete tasks that are realistic and meaningful.






20. Also known as a hot link or hot spot. On the Internet - a piece of text or an image that has been programmed into a web page to send the browser to another Internet location; in a multimedia product - a piece of text or an image that has been program






21. The process of taking a series of individual pictures -- called frames -- and stringing them together in a timed sequence to give the appearance of continuous motion. Animations are motion files - either in 2-D animation or 3-D animation. On the Web






22. Computer actions or programs - such as hypermedia software - that respond to events in the environment; for example - a mouse action event that occurs when the user clicks on a button.






23. A type of learning that refers to feelings - beliefs - and values that lead individuals to make consistent choices when given the opportunity.






24. According to learning theorists Benjamin Bloom and B. F. Skinner - an instructional approach in which students learn a sequence of objectives that define mastery of the subject; students pass tests on each objective to demonstrate they have mastered






25. A compression standard that produces compressed - high-quality audio files. To create an MP3 file - you need a program that copies a song from a CD or download from the Internet to your hard drive - and an encoder to convert the file to the MP3 forma






26. Multiuser dungeon (or dimension or domain); a location on the Internet where several users at a time can interact with each other's avatars (graphic representations of each other); also known as a MUD Object Oriented or MOO






27. Digitally encoded information permanently recorded on a compact disc; Also known as compact disc - read-only memory. It is a compact disc used to store computer data. CD-ROMs have a maximum capacity of 650MB.






28. The physical components of the computer system; the mechanical - magnetic - electronic - and electrical components making up a computer system






29. According to the American Library Association (ALA) - it is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate - evaluate - and use effectively the needed information






30. A computer language that contains instructions that resemble natural language and that does not require knowledge of the inner workings of the computer to use successfully.






31. Use of the computer to orchestrate text - images - audio - and video to support a storytelling narrative with multimedia.






32. The term authoring suggests writing. Authoring programs are designed to help teachers and students produce courseware and programs. These authoring programs help the user develop computer programs in computer languages that can be otherwise quite dif






33. A level of skill that allows a person to respond immediately (i.e. - automatically) with the correct answer to a problem






34. Computer programs used to develop multimedia or Web applications; programs used to create documents utilizing point and click features but require some knowledge of the program; authoring programs such as Adobe Flash can be used to create multimedia






35. Activity when students submit their written or artistic products to a website






36. For learners of English and foreign languages - activities in which they use computers in language testing - teaching - and learning in and out of class






37. Piagetian view of how children learn by fitting new experiences into their existing view of the world






38. A worldwide collection of computer networks that can exchange information by using a common software standard; sometimes referred to (erroneously) as synonymous with the World Wide Web (WWW) - which is actually a subset of the Internet






39. A way to store addresses of frequently used websites on your computer; in a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly






40. In a full immersion virtual reality (VR) system - a headset that provides the sensory channel through which the wearer 'sees' a computer-generated environment






41. Antidote utilities to detect - eliminate and protect from viruses - worms and Trojans. It typically contains an engine - a resident virus shield - virus databases or DAT files - a task scheduler - an e-mail scanner - and an update manager. It guards






42. Individuals who are learning English as their majority language for everyday uses - employment - and educational purposes. ELL also stands for English Language Learning






43. Flaming messages are messages which express overly strong feelings. Spam is the term for e-mail junk mail - which should not be for¬warded. Chain letters are letters that have been forwarded from several previous e-mail readers. According to netiquet






44. The set of high-speed data lines connecting the major networks that make up the Internet.






45. A collection of eight bits - equivalent to one alphanumeric character.






46. Originally - the ability to use computer devices and software to locate and use information; now refers to skills in using the information that technological devices carry - in addition to skills in using the devices themselves






47. A device that allows analog audio or video to be captured in a form that the computer can use.






48. Using a computer system to administer and score assessment measures; also - computer adaptive testing - computer-based testing






49. In cognitive load theory - the use of working memory that results in productive - engaged learning






50. Type of virtual reality (VR) system in which i a user places a headset (e.g. - goggles or a helmet) over the eyes to provide a channel through which the wearer 'sees' (i.e. - is immersed in) a computer-generated environment