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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. An input accessory lets the computer user input data into the computer - whereas an output device allows the computer to communicate its results to the world outside. Input/output devices are also called I/O devices. The computer keyboard - display a
Input/Output Device
learning hierarchies
Geospatial Technologies
Computer System
2. Input device - used primarily with games - that moves on-screen figures or a cursor with a handle that moves in all directions
joystick
Crowdsourcing
Directed Instruction
Charting/Graphing Tool
3. A type of problem solving that requires students to actively participate in real or hypothetical problem situations that reflect the types of experiences actually encountered in the discipline under study
Case Study
Email Address
Electronic Mail (email)
Blog
4. Software available in both CD and the Web formats. Electronic encyclopedia - including not only pictures - but sound and video as well. They also have powerful key word searching capabilities. In addition to electronic encyclopedias - research journa
Electronic reference software
Blog
Model
CMYK graphics
5. The belief system that holds that humans construct all knowledge in their minds by participating in certain experiences; knowledge is the result of constructing both mechanisms for learning and one's own unique version of the knowledge - colored by b
instructional software
Constructivism
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
malware
6. A first step in web development that involves planning what the website will look like.
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Design
Concept Map
Interactive media
7. Online sites that function like other dictionaries in that they give definitions for words and phrases in common usage - but provide the additional capability of looking up the word or phrase in one language (e.g. - French or German) and get the defi
Foreign Language Dictionaries
Case Study
FAQ
Downloading
8. Software that protects a school's or company's entire computer system from attempts by others to gain unauthorized access to it and also prevents access by users to certain sites; or set up to prevent someone from going to certain locations on the In
Listserv
Highlighting
Firewall
Instructional method
9. Compression is the process to reduce file size through 'zipping' or 'archiving'. The compressed or zipped file can be from a large file or can contain several files that have been squeezed into a single file. After compression - the extraction proces
Compression and extraction tools
Input device
Directory File Structure
FM Amplification System
10. The amount of working memory that is available to a learner to process new information and that is taken up at a given time by a learning task
Cursor
Electronic Gradebook
Hacker
Cognitive Load
11. Short for malicious software - any software specifically designed to damage - destroy - disrupt operations - or spy on the operation of computers
Cursor
Heart Rate Monitor
Copyright
malware
12. Term for the distribution of applications - processing power - and storage across many computers accessible via the Internet.
Chat
Electronic Gradebook
Database
Cloud Computing
13. Pavlovian view of learning as involuntary physical responses to outside stimuli (e.g. - dogs salivate automatically at the sight of a dog food can)
Classical Conditioning
Instructional technology
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
Body Composition Analyzer
14. Programs that allow users to create and manipulate geometric constructions and provide environments in which to make discoveries and conjectures related to geometry concepts and objects
Circular reference
ADDIE model
Accommodation
interactive or dynamic geometry software
15. The software capability to copy images from web pages or computer applications and store them on your own computer.
Generative Processing
Image Capture
Geocaching
Bulletin Board (BB)
16. A graphical means of illustrating the logical flow of a computer program.
Flowcharting
Equilibration
Applications
Chat Room
17. A common term in science education reform - synonymous with immersing students in authentic learning experiences
Javascript
Mnemonic
Java applets
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
18. The use of graphical symbols instead of text commands to control common computer functions such as copying programs and disks; a GUI is where the user clicks on a visual screen that has icons - windows and menus - by using a pointing device - such as
ASP.NET
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Computer
joystick
19. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software
Graphing Calculator
Keyboard
Auto-tuning
Knowledge
20. A mathematical expression that directs an electronic spreadsheet to perform various kinds of calculations on the numbers entered in it; in a spreadsheet - a command inserted in a cell and used to do calculations on data
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Drop cap
Formula
Beta version
21. Can be either software that supports the on-screen creation of music scores with several parts or tracks - or a hardware component of a music synthesizer workstation
morphing
Javascript
Digital Camera
music sequencer
22. Originally called OAK - a high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. An object-oriented language similar to C++ - it has become popular for its ability to do interactive graphic and animation activities on web pages; a computer la
Interactive multimedia
Lighting
Java
Input device
23. A network created in 1969 by the U.S. government-funded Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) to enable communications among important defense sites in the event of a worldwide catastrophe such as a nuclear attack; later became the Internet
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
Favorites File
learning hierarchies
ARPAnet
24. A term used on the Twitter system for a prefix to a message (Tweet)consisting of a pound sign (#)and a topic name (e.g. - #ripstevejobs). Users begin a Tweet with a hash tag to allow others to identify posts and create their own messages on that topi
Image Capture
Memory
Hash Tag
Email Address
25. General category of portable computer devices such as smart phones and tablets (e.g. - iPads)
mobile device
instant messaging (IM)
Instructional method
microcomputer
26. Pages or items listed as results of an Internet or database search
Memory
Hits
Absolute address or absolute positioning
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
27. A video or computer display device. The most common output device for personal computers.
Logo
Backbone
Monitor
Javascript
28. Also referred to as a domain designator - a required part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) on the Internet that indicates what kind of group owns the server; examples include '.edu -' '.com -' and '.org'
Content expert
information literacy
Computer System
Domain Name
29. A worldwide radio-navigation system made possible by a bank of orbiting satellites and their ground stations to pinpoint exact geographic locations on earth; a device that cross-references a GPS signal with mapping software and shows the location to
Corrective Feedback
interactive whiteboard activity software
Data Mining
Global Positioning System (GPS)
30. Literally 'multiple media' or 'a combination of media -' a software product or system that incorporates sequential or simultaneous use of a variety of media formats in a single presentation or program. Today - this term conveys the notion of a system
interactive whiteboard
Learning style
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
multimedia
31. 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.
Augmented Reality
Hard Disk
Bulletin Board (BB)
ASP.NET
32. A special education law that requires schools to educate students with disabilities in least restrictive environments to the greatest extent of their abilities using plans tailored to the individual needs of the students.
Concept Map
Classical Conditioning
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Haptic Interface
33. A computer system set up to allow notices to be posted and viewed by anyone who has access to the network
Bulletin Board (BB)
CMYK graphics
Email Address
High-Level Language
34. Learning is a persisting change in human performance or performance potential [brought] about as a result of the learner's interaction with the environment. To change (or have the capacity to change) one's level of ability or knowledge.
information visualization
Field
Drill And Practice
Learning
35. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.
FAQ
Alpha testing
integrating educational technology
Cloud Computing
36. A type of learning that refers to the ability to perform complex physical actions in a smooth - coordinated manner.
Constructivist Learning
Distractors
Case Study
Motor skills
37. Storage inside the computer. The CPU in a personal computer retrieves and deposits information in the computer's internal memory. Also called main memory.
ARPAnet
Cyberbullying
File Server
Internal memory
38. A set of instructions that tells the computer how to do something.
Local-area network (LAN)
Knowledge
Computer Program
Mass storage
39. A response made by an individual.
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Behavior
Authoring Software
Compensation
40. The process of selectively receiving information from the environment.
Browser
App
Charting/Graphing Tool
Attention
41. A form of education in which some means - electronic or otherwise - is used to connect people with instructors and/or resources that can help them acquire knowledge and skills; structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the
Asynchronous
Application Activity
Datafile
Distance Education
42. Good lighting consists of three elements: key light - fill light - and back light. The key light is usually located about 45 ° to the right or left of the camera - while the fill light is commonly located 30° to 45 ° from the camera - opposite the ke
Interlacing
Bookmark
Image Capture
Lighting
43. An activity in which students with disabilities participate in one or more selected classes in general education
mainstreaming
Enactive Learning
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
Graphics Tablet
44. Category of visuals that are generally exhibited on display boards - (e.g. - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards) and are not projected.
Displayed Visuals
DVD
Data Mining
Email Address
45. A single block in a spreadsheet grid - formed by the intersection of a row and a column that may contain numerical values - words - or character data - and formulas or calculation commands.
Instructional effectiveness
Domain Name
Cell
Instructional game
46. Also known as information design uses pictures - symbols - colors - and words to communicate ideas - illustrate information - or express relationships visually.
Demonstration
Files
information visualization
Declarative Information
47. The central processing unit - or brain - of the computer - which controls the functions of the rest of the system and performs all numeric calculations.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
CPU
Label
Hash Tag
48. 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
Antecedent
interactive whiteboard
MUD
Downloading
49. Calculator with probes or sensors connected to it to allow gathering of numerical data
Mailing list
Logo
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
Label
50. The interest - or value - that instructional materials or activities have for the learner.
Home Page
Extraneous Processing
Equilibration
Instructional appeal