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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. 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
Intelligent tutoring system
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Charting/Graphing Tool
Drill And Practice
2. Small - multi-purpose devices such as cellphones - e-books - and 'smart' pens that make it easy to view - communicate - and share information - regardless of location
Designing Instruction
Handheld Technologies
multimedia
Java
3. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Directed Instruction
Artificial intelligence (AI)
logic bomb
4. Term for the distribution of applications - processing power - and storage across many computers accessible via the Internet.
Event Driven
File Server
Cloud Computing
Directory File Structure
5. Sometimes called paint or raster graphics - in which each pixel directly corresponds to a spot on the display screen. When scaled to larger sizes - this type of graphic looks jagged or aliased; Developed originally for use on Disk Operating System (D
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
Label
Cloze Exercises
Avatar Spaces
6. The primary authoring language used to develop webpages; Its codes are document formatting codes that tell Web browsers how to display the page on the screen. Its files contain the text to be displayed on the Web page embedded in its unique 'tag' lan
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Hybrid Learning
Cell
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
7. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.
Course Management System (CMS)
LCD screen
Concept Map
Memory
8. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system
Blood Pressure Devices
Bookmark
Imagery
laptop computer
9. On computer networks - a location for person-to-person real-time (synchronous) interaction by typing messages.
Chat Room
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Designing Instruction
Educational Media
10. 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
Formula
Integrated learning system (IIS)
Home Page
LCD screen
11. 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
intranet
Digitizer
Knowledge
FM Amplification System
12. Activity when students submit their written or artistic products to a website
Electronic Publishing
Cookie
LCD projector
Electronic Gradebook
13. A camera that stores pictures in computer compatible digital format rather than on film.
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Digital Camera
Disability
Field
14. A type of learning that refers to feelings - beliefs - and values that lead individuals to make consistent choices when given the opportunity.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Multimedia authoring programs
Information activity
Attitudes
15. 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
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
Interactive multimedia
Electronic Mail (email)
Compression and extraction tools
16. Software used by architects and others to aid in the design of structures such as houses and cars
Distributed Education
Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
Macro
Auto-correct
17. 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
information literacy
Library/media specialist
instant messaging (IM)
Drop cap
18. Use of the computer to orchestrate text - images - audio - and video to support a storytelling narrative with multimedia.
Instructional designer
Conditional Information
Library/media specialist
Digital Storytelling
19. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.
Database Management System (DBMS)
Distributed Education
Compact Disc (CD)
Geospatial Technologies
20. Music-making equipment controlled by a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) device
Imagery
Interactive multimedia
Copyright
music synthesizer
21. 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
Listserv
Instructional game
Graphing Calculator
LCD projector
22. Ways of storing digitized images for use in webpages and multimedia products - e.g. - GIF - JPEG
Image Formats
Mailing list
Conditions
Megabyte
23. 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 -
Image Capture
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
Alternative Keyboard
Graphic
24. A computer system set up to allow notices to be posted and viewed by anyone who has access to the network
Byte
ARPAnet
ASCII format
Bulletin Board (BB)
25. Channels of communication that carry messages with an instructional purpose; the different ways and means by which information can be delivered to or experienced by a learner.
Discovery Learning
Educational Media
laptop computer
MUD
26. Also known as a web browser - software designed to allow a computer user to go to Internet websites that are connected to each other via the World Wide Web (WWW)
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
Browser
Favorites File
Consequence
27. A form of evaluation that involves watching students as they work through some part(s) of the lesson.
Direct Observation
mobile device
Auto-correct
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
28. A technique that reduces the amount of a graphic that shows or prints.
Cropping
Compact Disc (CD)
FM Amplification System
Geographic Information System (GIS)
29. An instructional approach that provides an appealing environment in which learners invest effort to follow prescribed rules in order to attain a challenging goal; designed to increase motivation by adding game rules to a learning activity
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Instructional game
Data Loggers
Event Driven
30. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.
mastery learning
Keyboard
Criteria
Cursor
31. A set of instructions that tells the computer how to do something.
Computer Program
Computer Platforms
microcomputer
Geocaching
32. 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
Classroom Observation
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
Key word
Graphic Document Makers
33. A measure of how much learners achieve per unit of time or dollar spent; for example - (Posttest - Pretest)/Time - or (Posttest - Pretest)/Cost.
Electronic Publishing
Instructional efficiency
Javascript
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
34. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software
Auto-tuning
Geographic Information System (GIS)
ActionScript
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
35. Actively collaborating with learners to determine what learning means and how it can be enhanced within each individual learner. An emphasis is placed on drawing on the learner's own unique talents - capacities - and experiences.
MUD
learner-centered instruction
LCD screen
Chat
36. A type of information that describes the potential usefulness of facts - concepts - and principles.
Behavior
Interlacing
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Conditional Information
37. The central processing unit - or brain - of the computer - which controls the functions of the rest of the system and performs all numeric calculations.
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
CPU
Automaticity
ADDIE model
38. A filter of an electronic database program allows application of a set of selection criteria or sorting instructions to the records in a table. When a database is closed - the selection criteria and/or sorting instructions will be wiped out. In contr
Augmented Reality
Database filters and queries
Groupware
English Language Learners (ELL)
39. A computer database program that can store and manipulate students' grades.
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
FAQ
Constructivist Learning
Computer Gradebook
40. 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
Discovery Learning
music sequencer
Animation key frame
logic bomb
41. In cognitive load theory - the use of working memory that results in productive - engaged learning
Graphing Calculator
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
Auto-tuning
Generative Processing
42. A printed copy of computer output.
Instructional technology
Frame
Data Mining
Hard Copy
43. An activity completed during a lesson to help students learn. There are five types of instructional activities: motivation - orientation - information - application - and evaluation activities.
Datafile
Instructional activity
Flowcharting
Computer System
44. The specific items used in a lesson and delivered through various media formats - such as video - audio - print - and so on.
Harmony
Instructional materials
Distance Education
Flash
45. A collection of eight bits - equivalent to one alphanumeric character.
Gigabyte
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
Byte
Animation - path
46. A synchronous form of Internet communication in which individuals type messages to one another
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Chat
laptop computer
Halftone
47. 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
music sequencer
Digital Literacy
Discussion
Email Address
48. Pavlovian view of learning as involuntary physical responses to outside stimuli (e.g. - dogs salivate automatically at the sight of a dog food can)
Learning environment
Ergonomics
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Classical Conditioning
49. A condition that arises when an individual is unable to fulfill a role due to an impairment or disability
FAQ
Cursor
Handicap
Interlacing
50. Text used to name parts of an electronic spreadsheet.
information visualization
Digital Literacy
Blu-Ray Disc
Label