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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Short for 'web log -' a web page that serves as a publicly accessible location for discussing a topic or issue; began as personal journals and expanded to become public discussion forums in which anyone can give opinions on a topic






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






3. An online activity in which students look at a database of caches listed at a geocaching website (e.g. - http://www.geocaching.com) - decide on a cache to hunt for - use GPSs to help them locate it - and share their experiences with others involved i






4. A shortcut to encoding a series of actions in a computer program. Provides the means to perform a number of separate steps through a single command.






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






6. A high-level programming language originally designed as an artificial intelligence (AI) language but later popularized by Seymour Papert (based on the learning theories of Jean Piaget) as an environment to allow children to learn problem-solving beh






7. Program stored on individual computers or on the school or district network in order to prevent access to Internet sites with inappropriate materials






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






9. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.






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






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






12. A printed copy of computer output.






13. The collection of all related records in a database.






14. The use of the computer in the delivery of instruction.






15. A synchronous form of Internet communication in which individuals type messages to one another






16. A branch of computer science concerned with the design of computers and software that are capable of responding in ways that emulate the decision-making capabilities of the human mind.






17. Approximately a million bytes - or 1000 kilobytes.






18. Input device - used primarily with games - that moves on-screen figures or a cursor with a handle that moves in all directions






19. The process of translating information into some meaningful form that can be remembered.






20. A device that includes a display screen connected to a computer and digital projector; allows information projected on the screen to be manipulated with special pens or one's hands and also allows drawings or notes from a given session to be saved an






21. Refers to the attitudes - values - customs - and behavior patterns that characterize a social group.






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






23. The most common input device; resembles the key layout of a typewriter.






24. Previously created graphics designed to be added to word processing or desktop publishing documents or to computer-based instruction.






25. A type of information that includes facts - concepts - principles - and the relationships among them.






26. A computer system set up to allow notices to be posted and viewed by anyone who has access to the network






27. 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






28. According to learning theorist B. E Skinner - experiences (positive reinforcement - negative reinforcement - punishment) that shape desired behavioral responses






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






30. A form of evaluation that involves watching students as they work through some part(s) of the lesson.






31. A type of instructional activity that leads students to want to learn and to put in the effort required for learning.






32. Software tools that automatically draw and print desired charts or graphs from data entered by users






33. A teaching and learning model based on behavioral and cognitive theories; students receive information from teachers and do teacher-directed activities






34. Pavlovian view of learning as involuntary physical responses to outside stimuli (e.g. - dogs salivate automatically at the sight of a dog food can)






35. An internal network or a subset of the Internet - usually available only to the members of the organization that set it up; as a provision for security - some technical department set up Intranets which are parts of the Internet used internally withi






36. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure






37. A procedure of instruction selected to help learners achieve objectives or understand the content or message of instruction (e.g. - presentation - simulation - drill and practice - cooperative learning).






38. A machine that processes information according to a set of instructions.






39. Fundamental to most operating systems is the concept of files and directories (or folders). A file system in most operating resembles an inverted tree with the roots at the top and branches at the bottom. This tree structure uses directories or folde






40. An outline - preview - or other such pre-instructional cue used to promote retention of content to be learned.






41. Devices that record data over time with sensors






42. Pictures of people that focus on just the head or from mid-chest and up are called mug shots. Mug shots are often used in newsletters - newspapers - school yearbooks and company directories. Mug shots of feature columnists may appear next to their co






43. A computer network covering a limited geographical area - such as a single building or even a single room within a building; in a typical local area network (or LAN) configuration - one computer is designated as the file server which stores all of th






44. Also known as information design uses pictures - symbols - colors - and words to communicate ideas - illustrate information - or express relationships visually.






45. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.






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






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






48. Teaching/learning model based on cognitive learning theory; holds that learners should generate their own knowledge through experience-based activities rather than being taught it by teachers






49. Sometimes referred to as the ADDIE model - the current version of systems approach of instructional design is a process comprised of a series of phases: analysis - design - development - implementation - and evaluation. Currently - almost all ISD mod






50. Electronically transmitted private messages that can be sent from individuals to other individuals or groups.