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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Inhibited functioning created by excessive demands being placed on memory and/or other cognitive processes.






2. An authoring specification on the Internet for how data will be collected at a website - CGI programs are written in a language such as PERL






3. A computer dedicated to managing a computer network and providing resources to other computers on the network (the clients). The file server is usually faster and has larger storage capabilities than the client machines.






4. A 4.72-inch-diameter disc on which a laser has digitally recorded information such as audio - video - or computer data.






5. Using technology to accommodate difficulties individuals have with performing specific tasks - e.g. - providing speech recognition software to those with physical disabilities that limit their use of a pencil or a keyboard






6. A field of study focusing on the design of technology systems that align with human characteristics - needs - and capabilities.






7. 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.






8. 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






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






10. 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






11. 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






12. Occurs when it is necessary to keep a certain position that is not relative to the new cell location. It is possible by inserting a dollar sign - $ - before the column letter or a $ before the row number - or sometimes both to lock the cell location






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






14. Typeface used in word processing or desktop publishing; the appearance of the text itself - which can be altered through the selection of various typefaces and sizes of type. These include many typefaces common to the printing field - such as Times -






15. Professional organization for music educators






16. The central processing unit - or brain - of the computer - which controls the functions of the rest of the system and performs all numeric calculations.






17. Condition that occurs when an impairment limits an individual from performing an activity in a manner normally expected for human beings (communicating with others - hearing - movement - manipulating objects - etc.)






18. A type of hypermedia authoring software from Adobe that has become commonly used to create interactive web-based animations






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. Motivation in which the act itself is the reward.






24. Piagetian view of how children change their views of the world by incorporating new experiences






25. A type of printer that forms letters on the page by shooting tiny electrically charged droplets of ink.






26. The process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.






27. 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.






28. The third phase in the Plan - Implement - Evaluate model. Focus is on assessment techniques used to determine the level of learning students have achieved and/or the effectiveness of the instructional materials.






29. 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






30. A collection of information systematized by computer software to allow storage and easy retrieval through keyword searching; the program designed to accomplish these tasks






31. Classroom display that allow teachers or students to interact with the computer through a touch sensitive board on which the computer screen is projected.






32. Adaptive technologies are designed specifically for persons with disabilities. These are devices that extend the abilities of an individual with special needs in ways that provide physical access (i.e. - wheelchairs - braces) and sensory access (i.e.






33. Advanced calculators that can graph equations - as well as perform calculation functions involved in higher-level math and science problems; allows users to enter equations and shows graphs that result from those equations






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






35. A response made by an individual.






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






37. 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






38. (short for Command Line Interface) the interface is where the user types a text command and the computer responds according to that command.






39. Pre-developed applications created with the Java programming language; make possible web page features such as animations and special effects - graphics and buttons - interactive displays -web data collection forms - and chatrooms






40. Customized keyboards created for users with special needs (e.g. - enlarging the keys to provide more space for the student to press a key; removing keys that are not relevant for a given software; programming multi-step functions like save - print -






41. Software tools used to enhance and format photos that are then imported into desktop publishing systems or webpage products






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






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






44. A form of assessment that indicates whether or not students have learned what they must know before progressing to the next portion of the instruction.






45. 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).






46. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.






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






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






49. On computer networks - a location for person-to-person real-time (synchronous) interaction by typing messages.






50. A video or computer display device. The most common output device for personal computers.