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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. The continuous evaluation of instruction before - during - and after implementation - which leads to continual revision and modification in order to increase student learning.
Discussion
Instructional design
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
Cycle Of Continuous Improvement
2. Either software or devices with software that help carry out complex numeric calculations involved in higher-level math problems (e.g. - Maple)
Megabyte
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Alpha testing
3. In cognitive load theory - cognitive processes that are required for making sense of material a person is trying to learn can overwhelm learner's cognitive capacity unless strategies are in place to handle it by learning theorist Robert Gagné as bein
Attachments
Asynchronous
Backbone
Essential Processing
4. 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
Listserv
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
MUD
5. 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
Image Editing Programs
MP3
Mug shots
Equilibration
6. The systematic process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.
instant messaging (IM)
Digital Camera
Instructional design
Fair Use
7. A collection of components that includes the computer and all of the devices used with it.
Knowledge
Computer System
Mosaic
Conditions
8. Ways of storing digitized images for use in webpages and multimedia products - e.g. - GIF - JPEG
Image Formats
Learning environment
Drop cap
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
9. 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
Fair Use Guidelines
mainstreaming
Alpha testing
IEP Generator
10. A system of information representation in which the information-text - graphics - animation - audio - and/or video is stored in interlinked nodes; software that allows information stored in various media or various parts of media to be connected (oft
Hypermedia
Keyboard
malware
Antivirus software
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.
Files
inquiry-based learning
Discussion
Hypermedia
12. A built-in feature of word-processing software that automatically detects and corrects misspelled words and incorrect capitalization
Lossless and lossy compressions
Digital Literacy
Auto-correct
Feedback
13. A set of related principles explaining changes in human performance or performance potential in terms of the causes of those changes.
Learning Theory
ASP.NET
Cursor
Handheld Technologies
14. Piagetian view of how children learn by fitting new experiences into their existing view of the world
Browser
Learning Theory
Animation
Assimilation
15. (short for Command Line Interface) the interface is where the user types a text command and the computer responds according to that command.
integrated packages
Macro
music synthesizer
CLI
16. A type of information that describes the potential usefulness of facts - concepts - and principles.
Case Study
Conditional Information
CMYK graphics
Freeware
17. Software that uses e-mail to deliver topic specific information to a targeted group of respondents.
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
Hypertext
Flash
Mailing list
18. A compact disc format for storing motion video and computer data. Sometimes called digital video disc or digital versatile disc; a standard single-layer - single-sided DVD can store 4.7GB of data. These high-capacity optical discs can store large fil
Algorithm
Computer System
DVD
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
19. A common term in science education reform - synonymous with immersing students in authentic learning experiences
learner-centered instruction
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
Extraneous Processing
Modem
20. The physical components of the computer system; the mechanical - magnetic - electronic - and electrical components making up a computer system
Hardware
Browser
Computer-Based Instruction (CBI)
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
21. The use of the computer as a device for mediating communication between teacher and students and among students - often over distances. Electronic mail and computer conferencing are two types of application software commonly used in CMC.
Ergonomics
Filtering Software
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
Digitizer
22. Sequences of frames shown in a linear way with presentation software (e.g. - PowerPoint)
Home Page
Cloze Exercises
Electronic Slide Shows
Mug shots
23. A three-dimensional representation of a real object; it may be larger - smaller - or the same size as the object represented.
App
Model
language translators (machine translation)
Augmented Reality
24. Information provided to students regarding how well they are doing during practice.
Feedback
Internet
Chat Room
Cookie
25. A technique that reduces the amount of a graphic that shows or prints.
Electronic Slide Shows
Instructional materials
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
Cropping
26. Motivation in which the act itself is the reward.
Learning
Cloze Exercises
Intrinsic motivation
Auto-tuning
27. A revision of the HTML standard that provides many of the features of a Flash environment without using Flash
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Bandwidth
HTML 5
Directory File Structure
28. 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
Handheld Technologies
Bandwidth
Bulletin Board (BB)
Copyright
29. 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
App
Motivation activity
Conditions
Mug shots
30. Using a computer system to administer and score assessment measures; also - computer adaptive testing - computer-based testing
Assimilation
language translators (machine translation)
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Image Capture
31. Also known as information design uses pictures - symbols - colors - and words to communicate ideas - illustrate information - or express relationships visually.
information visualization
Exergaming
CLI
mastery learning
32. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.
Course Management System (CMS)
Microprocessor
Emoticons
FAQ
33. Proposed by learning theorist Albert Bandura as learning that occurs through actions - rather than by observation
Enactive Learning
JPEG (also JPG)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Google Docs
34. Email additions; may be documents - graphics - or software.
Integrated learning system (IIS)
Attachments
Instructional efficiency
Mailing list
35. A camera that stores pictures in computer compatible digital format rather than on film.
JPEG (also JPG)
Instructional effectiveness
Digital Camera
Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
36. 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
Charting/Graphing Tool
CRT
Accelerometer
Absolute address or absolute positioning
37. 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.
Graphic
Laser printer
Learning
Instructional method
38. Professional organization for music educators
Copyright
Avatar
Musical Educators National Conference (MENC)
Halftone
39. Feedback that tells students specifically what they can do to correct their performance.
Image Formats
Freeware
Corrective Feedback
Cognitive Load
40. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by counting calories
Accelerometer
information literacy
Blood Pressure Devices
Cognitive Overload
41. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
Distractors
Database
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
42. Software programs designed to perform a specific function for the user - such as processing text - performing calculations - and presenting content lessons.
Feedback
Applications
mainstreaming
Mnemonic
43. The most common input device; resembles the key layout of a typewriter.
CLI
Interactive multimedia
Keyboard
English Language Learners (ELL)
44. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure
Constructivism
Database Management System (DBMS)
LCD screen
Blood Pressure Devices
45. 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
Microprocessor
Applications
Lossy compression
Compression and extraction tools
46. Software tools that create documents and web pages with 'fillable' forms
Forms Makers
Encoding
Audio Teleconferencing
HTML 5
47. Video games that provide physical activity or exercise through interactive play
Analogy
logic bomb
Blu-Ray Disc
Exergaming
48. A liquid crystal display device used with a computer or VCR for large-group display.
integrating educational technology
LCD projector
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
Flash
49. 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 (
CMYK graphics
ASCII format
Mouse
Discussion
50. 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
Instructional designer
LCD projector
Instruction
FM Amplification System