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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Software tools used to enhance and format photos that are then imported into desktop publishing systems or webpage products






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






3. 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






4. 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).






5. Music-making equipment controlled by a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) device






6. 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.






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






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






9. In cognitive load theory - mental activity uses cognitive capacity but does not help the learner learn






10. The process of determining which digital tools and which methods for implementing them are the most appropriate responses to given educational needs and problems






11. 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






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






13. 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






14. In printing - halftone refers to the technique of simulating shades of gray or color by varying the size of dots in a grid - or the number of pixels in a given area.






15. One of several digital formats for video that are able to be used with video editing software






16. A target language - or language of study - when the language being studied is spoken mainly in other countries






17. A dynamic instructional method in which individuals talk together - share information - and work cooperatively toward a solution or consensus. This method encourages classroom rapport and actively involves students in learning.






18. 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.






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






20. A camera that stores pictures in computer compatible digital format rather than on film.






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






22. Using a computer system to administer and score assessment measures; also - computer adaptive testing - computer-based testing






23. An assessment instrument consisting of a series of statements with which students indicate their degree of agreement or disagreement; created by psychologist Rensis Likert






24. A type of learning that refers to the ability to perform complex physical actions in a smooth - coordinated manner.






25. A graphical means of illustrating the logical flow of a computer program.






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. In education - academic dishonesty in which someone uses another's work obtained from the Internet as his/her own - also known as online cheating






30. 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






31. 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






32. A type of instructional activity designed to help students understand - remember - and apply new information.






33. The specific items used in a lesson and delivered through various media formats - such as video - audio - print - and so on.






34. The preliminary or main web page of a particular website.






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






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






37. A three-dimensional representation of a real object; it may be larger - smaller - or the same size as the object represented.






38. The iris is used to control the opening behind the lens that allows light to enter the camera. When lighting is low the iris may be opened to let in more light. And when the light level is high the iris can be partially closed to let in less light. B






39. Various techniques designed to direct attention to certain aspects of information - including the use of bold - underlined - or italicized print; color - labels - and arrows for pictorial information; and speaking more loudly or more slowly to highli






40. A type of outsourcing in which many people are asked to give their input online to solve a problem that has proven resistant to efforts of single individuals or organizations






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






42. The smallest amount of information that the CPU can deal with; a single binary digit.






43. Either software or devices with software that help carry out complex numeric calculations involved in higher-level math problems (e.g. - Maple)






44. 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






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






46. A statement that likens something new to something familiar. Analogies are typically used either to make abstract information more concrete or to organize complex information.






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






48. Software used by architects and others to aid in the design of structures such as houses and cars






49. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software






50. 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