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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. A response made by an individual.
Flowcharting
Behavior
Compensation
Halftone
2. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
mobile device
Database
Distractors
Motivation
3. Software products (e.g. - Microsoft Works and AppleWorks) that have several applications in a single package (e.g. - word processing - spreadsheet - presentation functions -database programs)
Instructional appeal
integrated packages
Input/Output Device
Heuristic
4. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure
Java
Designing Instruction
Likert scale
Blood Pressure Devices
5. A measurement appraisal process that is ongoing - developmentally appropriate - and dynamic; the process of gathering evidence of learning.
Cognitive Load
Assessment
Computer
Bookmark
6. Classroom display that allow teachers or students to interact with the computer through a touch sensitive board on which the computer screen is projected.
Inkjet printer
Algorithm
Electronic Whiteboard
Displayed Visuals
7. A pointing device used to select and move information on the computer display screen. When the mouse is moved along a flat surface such as a desktop - an arrow moves across the display screen in the same direction. The mouse typically has one to thre
Mouse
Hits
Cursor
Algorithm
8. A network created in 1969 by the U.S. government-funded Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) to enable communications among important defense sites in the event of a worldwide catastrophe such as a nuclear attack; later became the Internet
ARPAnet
Input/Output Device
Avatar
Modem
9. The beta version of instructional software is a full-functioning version of the product with all known problems resolved. Both the client and the design team review the beta version to search for problems that will need to be addressed. Since the bet
Modem
Electronic Whiteboard
Beta version
Instructional materials
10. According to learning theorist Howard Gardner - nine different and relatively independent types of intelligence that may be fostered by differentiated instruction and assessment
ActionScript
interactive whiteboard
multiple intelligences theory
Haptic Interface
11. 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.
Discussion
DVD
Browser
Charting/Graphing Tool
12. A type of instructional activity that leads students to want to learn and to put in the effort required for learning.
Compensation
Classroom Observation
MP3
Motivation activity
13. Antidote utilities to detect - eliminate and protect from viruses - worms and Trojans. It typically contains an engine - a resident virus shield - virus databases or DAT files - a task scheduler - an e-mail scanner - and an update manager. It guards
Mosaic
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
Antivirus software
Electronic Whiteboard
14. Approximately a million bytes - or 1000 kilobytes.
Computer
Graphics Tablet
Megabyte
Handicap
15. 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
Full Immersion Systems
Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Format
Email Address
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
16. A term used on the Twitter system for a prefix to a message (Tweet)consisting of a pound sign (#)and a topic name (e.g. - #ripstevejobs). Users begin a Tweet with a hash tag to allow others to identify posts and create their own messages on that topi
Hash Tag
Email Address
mainstreaming
Mug shots
17. A set of instructions that tells the computer how to do something.
Model
Computer Program
microcomputer
Database
18. Information provided to students regarding how well they are doing during practice.
Disequilibrium
Drill And Practice
Feedback
learner-centered instruction
19. Systems that allow individuals to view and examine the world through multiple layering of geographic data within a spatial environment; use of technology for visualization - analysis - and measurement of features and phenomena
Lighting
Disequilibrium
Datafile
Geospatial Technologies
20. 'Lossless' compression such as the GIF format is generally safer for recompression since it utilizes 'lossless' compression. Meaning when the GIF image is compressed - no information is lost from its contents. On the other hand - formats that utilize
Full Immersion Systems
Computer Platforms
Filtering Software
Lossless and lossy compressions
21. A single block in a spreadsheet grid - formed by the intersection of a row and a column that may contain numerical values - words - or character data - and formulas or calculation commands.
Cell
intranet
Downloading
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
22. A graphical representation of interrelated concepts that students can use as a learning aid or that teachers can use as an aid in content organization; tools designed to help people think through and explore ideas or topics by developing these visual
Field
Design
Exergaming
Concept Map
23. Most animation software lets developers specify a beginning position and an ending position - then calculates the positions in between.
Computer System
Animation - path
Graphics Tablet
language translators (machine translation)
24. The central processing unit - or brain - of the computer - which controls the functions of the rest of the system and performs all numeric calculations.
Cognitive Overload
CPU
Enactive Learning
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
25. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software
Cropping
Auto-tuning
Audio Teleconferencing
learning communities
26. Classroom surfaces used for writing and displaying information - including chalkboards - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards - magnetic boards - and flip charts.
Display Boards
Event Driven
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Animation - path
27. Also called a personal computer - a stand-alone - desktop - or laptop computer that uses a microprocessor and is designed for use by an individual
microcomputer
Harmony
Algorithm
Drill And Practice
28. A form of education in which some means - electronic or otherwise - is used to connect people with instructors and/or resources that can help them acquire knowledge and skills; structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the
Distance Education
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
Key word
Distributed Education
29. An individual who gains access to computer systems without authorization.
Javascript
Laser printer
Hacker
Learning style
30. Also known as information design uses pictures - symbols - colors - and words to communicate ideas - illustrate information - or express relationships visually.
Cloze Exercises
learner-centered instruction
information visualization
Computer
31. A measure of how much learners achieve per unit of time or dollar spent; for example - (Posttest - Pretest)/Time - or (Posttest - Pretest)/Cost.
Instructional efficiency
Foreign Language (FL)
Disequilibrium
Algorithm
32. A file format for storing and sending video sequences on a network
Cyberbullying
Assessment Rubric
morphing
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
33. Ancillary feature of word processors that identifies a range of grammatical and format errors such as improper capitalization - lack of subject-verb agreement - split infinitives - and so on.
Grammar Checker
Geospatial Technologies
Home Page
Conditional Information
34. One of the first browser programs designed to allow Internet resources to be displayed graphically rather than just in text
Java applets
logic bomb
Motivation
Mosaic
35. Input/output devices that provide for storage and retrieval of programs and other types of data that must be stored over a long period of time. Also referred to as external or auxiliary memory.
Cell
Email Address
Mass storage
Cropping
36. 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.
Electronic Storybooks
Megabyte
Macro
Learning style
37. Not occurring at the same time - form of distance communications in which information and messages are left for the receiver to read later; contrasts with synchronous communications - in which information and messages are sent and received immediatel
Asynchronous
learner-centered instruction
Instructional efficiency
Hard Copy
38. An image format used for drawn images - illustrations - clip art - or animations; It is universally acceptable on the Web. Images in the this format are restricted to 256 colors (best - actually 216 'web-safe' colors). The format is suited to images
Advance Organizer
Handheld Technologies
Byte
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
39. Either software or devices with software that help carry out complex numeric calculations involved in higher-level math problems (e.g. - Maple)
Hacker
Cloud Computing
Mailing list
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
40. Applying scientific knowledge about human learning to the practical tasks of teaching and learning; the subset of educational technology that deals directly with teaching and learning applications (as opposed to educational administrative application
Assistive Technology
Instructional technology
language translators (machine translation)
Mosaic
41. Also referred to as a domain designator - a required part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) on the Internet that indicates what kind of group owns the server; examples include '.edu -' '.com -' and '.org'
Algorithm
integrating educational technology
Domain Name
Iris
42. A computer system set up to allow notices to be posted and viewed by anyone who has access to the network
integrated packages
Bulletin Board (BB)
Flash
Learning
43. The smallest amount of information that the CPU can deal with; a single binary digit.
Field
Declarative Information
Bit
Distributed Education
44. A worldwide collection of computer networks that can exchange information by using a common software standard; sometimes referred to (erroneously) as synonymous with the World Wide Web (WWW) - which is actually a subset of the Internet
Instructional technology
Local-area network (LAN)
Internet
Freeware
45. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.
Mnemonic
FAQ
Course Management System (CMS)
music editor
46. Software that assists teachers in preparing individual educational plans (IEPs) required by law for students with special needs; automates the process by providing on-screen prompts that remind teachers of the required components in the plan
English Language Learners (ELL)
long-term memory (LTM)
IEP Generator
Key word
47. On computer networks - a location for person-to-person real-time (synchronous) interaction by typing messages.
Listserv
Chat Room
Mosaic
Keyboard
48. A special education law that requires schools to educate students with disabilities in least restrictive environments to the greatest extent of their abilities using plans tailored to the individual needs of the students.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Musical Educators National Conference (MENC)
Cursor
Freeware
49. 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.
File Server
Data Loggers
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Direct Observation
50. A magnification system in which a video camera is mounted on a frame with a television monitor. Users place materials on the desktop below the camera - set the desired magnification level - move the materials around as necessary - and information app
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Instructional efficiency
Input/Output Device
Cell