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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. 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






2. 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






3. The selection and arrangement of information - activities - methods - and media to help students meet predetermined learning goals.






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






5. Professional organization for music educators






6. An event - object - or circumstance that prompts a behavior.






7. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time






8. Abbreviation for application - software that normally has an extension of .app and refers to any Internet application specifically designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones






9. An electronic go-between by which the computer communicates with a peripheral device.






10. The process of restoring balance between present understanding and new experiences. According to Piaget - learning depends on this process so it is important for teachers to confront students with new experiences or data to advance their cognitive de






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






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






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






14. 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






15. Graphics generally use RGB (Red - Green - and Blue) or CMYK colors. While graphics on the Web or designed for on-screen display are RGB images - both commercial offset printing and inkjet desktop printing utilize CMYK. Dots of cyan (blue) - magenta (






16. The use of audio teleconferencing accompanied by the transmission of still pictures and graphics via slow-scan video - fax - or an electronic graphics tablet.






17. An instructional designer's roles and responsibilities include: researching K-12 educator user requirements for portal development - multi-media tools and video-mediated learning - determining the screen layout - creating the flowcharts - and specify






18. A rule of thumb or flexible guideline that can be adapted to fit each instructional situation.






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






20. According to learning theorist Jerome Bruner - a more effective way of children learning concepts by discovering them during their interaction with the environment; an instructional method that uses an inductive - or inquiry - method to encourage stu






21. Online environments in which users can interact through their graphic representations (i.e. - avatars)






22. Software that uses e-mail to deliver topic specific information to a targeted group of respondents.






23. Any practical device used to make information easier to remember - including rhymes - acronyms - and acrostics.






24. 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






25. Alpha testing is the early testing phase of the project. The full functionality of the alpha version of the software program may not yet be implemented. This early review allows the client to evaluate the project.






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






27. 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






28. A computer database program that can store and manipulate students' grades.






29. A graphic representation of a real person in cyberspace; a three dimensional image that a person can choose to represent himself or herself in a virtual reality environment






30. A type of mnemonic in which mental pictures are used to represent new information.






31. Liquid crystal display screen - commonly used in computers and also in conjunction with display panels and projectors as large-group display devices.






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






33. One of the first browser programs designed to allow Internet resources to be displayed graphically rather than just in text






34. 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






35. Software tools that simplify the activity of making highly graphic materials such as awards certificates and greeting cards by offering sets of clip art and pre-designed templates to which people add their own content






36. 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






37. An instructional method that involves small heterogeneous groups of students working toward a common academic goal or task. Its use promotes positive interdependence - individual accountability - collaborative/social skills - and group processing ski






38. An animation key frame is a single still image defined throughout an animated sequence that occurs at a pivotal point in that sequence.






39. An instructional arrangement whereby students with disabilities receive instruction and services in a general education setting with regular education peers.






40. The second phase of the Plan - Implement - Evaluate model. Focus is on the use of instructional materials and activities designed to help students achieve the outcomes specified in the instructional plan.






41. A condition that arises when an individual is unable to fulfill a role due to an impairment or disability






42. An instructional software function that presents items for students to work on (usually one at a time) and gives feedback on correctness; a series of practice exercises designed to increase fluency in a new skill or to refresh an existing one. Use of






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






44. 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






45. Email additions; may be documents - graphics - or software.






46. A statistical method designed by Gene V Glass (1976) to summarize results across studies and measure the size of the effect a 'treatment' such as technology-based methods has over and above traditional methods






47. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.






48. The manner in which individuals identify themselves based on their (or their ancestors') country of origin.






49. Classroom surfaces used for writing and displaying information - including chalkboards - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards - magnetic boards - and flip charts.






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