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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. In a full immersion virtual reality (VR) system - a headset that provides the sensory channel through which the wearer 'sees' a computer-generated environment






2. Tools offered through a special Google site that provide users access to online programs for word processing - spreadsheets - and presentations; the site offers storage of documents on a Google server and allows for sharing of documents among multipl






3. 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






4. Digitally encoded information permanently recorded on a compact disc; Also known as compact disc - read-only memory. It is a compact disc used to store computer data. CD-ROMs have a maximum capacity of 650MB.






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






6. A type of mnemonic in which an unfamiliar new word is linked to a similar-sounding familiar word - which is used to create a visual image that incorporates the meaning of the new word.






7. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.






8. General category of portable computer devices such as smart phones and tablets (e.g. - iPads)






9. Also called a personal computer - a stand-alone - desktop - or laptop computer that uses a microprocessor and is designed for use by an individual






10. Software designed to maintain and calculate student grades






11. Devices that record data over time with sensors






12. 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






13. The adaptive use of previously acquired knowledge to analyze and understand new situations.






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






15. An instructional plan for an individual student (usually one with special needs) that describes the student's current level of proficiency and also establishes short- and long-term goals for future focus. An IEP is typically developed through a confe






16. In order to display a full-color graphic image on a 256-color monitor - computers simulate the colors it cannot display by way of dithering - which is combining pixels from a 256-color palette into patterns that approximate other colors. At a distanc






17. A standard adopted by the electronic music industry for controlling devices that play music; also known as musical instrument digital interface. Rather than recording sounds - MIDI instruments/software record finger action -- what note is being playe






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






19. Use of the computer to orchestrate text - images - audio - and video to support a storytelling narrative with multimedia.






20. Software that protects a school's or company's entire computer system from attempts by others to gain unauthorized access to it and also prevents access by users to certain sites; or set up to prevent someone from going to certain locations on the In






21. Combinations of type characters that resemble human faces when turned sideways. Used to indicate emotion or intent on e-mail or in chat rooms.






22. 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






23. An internal state that leads people to choose to work toward certain goals and experiences. Defines what people will do rather than what they can do.






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. An outline - preview - or other such pre-instructional cue used to promote retention of content to be learned.






28. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.






29. 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.)






30. New term for information technology or educational technology; refers to all technologies used in education and training - as well as strategies for using them; originally in more common use outside the U.S. - but becoming more popular worldwide due






31. Designates a type of learning of English that occurs after a student achieves some level of proficiency in another - native language; more commonly-used term is now English Language Learning or ELL






32. 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






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






34. 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






35. Combines detailed information about a subject area and common student mistakes with a model of student performance to diagnose a given student's level of understanding. Also provides instruction designed to meet that student's individual needs. Somet






36. An individual's preferred ways for processing and organizing information and for responding to environmental stimuli.






37. A printed copy of computer output.






38. In contrast to lossless compression - lossy compression refers to a technique of shrinking file sizes by giving away some precision of detail. JPEG images are an example of a file that is compressed this way. By reducing the quality of a picture when






39. The belief system that holds that humans construct all knowledge in their minds by participating in certain experiences; knowledge is the result of constructing both mechanisms for learning and one's own unique version of the knowledge - colored by b






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






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






42. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by determining the percent of body fat






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






44. A form of evaluation that involves watching students as they work through some part(s) of the lesson.






45. 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






46. Liquid crystal display screen - commonly used in computers and also in conjunction with display panels and projectors as large-group display devices.






47. Computer actions or programs - such as hypermedia software - that respond to events in the environment; for example - a mouse action event that occurs when the user clicks on a button.






48. Good lighting consists of three elements: key light - fill light - and back light. The key light is usually located about 45 ° to the right or left of the camera - while the fill light is commonly located 30° to 45 ° from the camera - opposite the ke






49. A revision of the HTML standard that provides many of the features of a Flash environment without using Flash






50. Originally - the ability to use computer devices and software to locate and use information; now refers to skills in using the information that technological devices carry - in addition to skills in using the devices themselves