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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Software designed to help teach information and/or skills related to a topic; also known as instructional software or courseware - computer-based instruction (CBI) - computer-based learning (CBL) - computer-assisted learning (CAL) - or generic terms






2. A single networked delivery system that combines sophisticated computer-assisted instruction (CAI) with computer-managed instruction (CMI). Intellectual skills A type of learning that refers to a variety of thinking skills - including concept learnin






3. A measurement appraisal process that is ongoing - developmentally appropriate - and dynamic; the process of gathering evidence of learning.






4. 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






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






6. On the Internet - a way of transferring files from one computer to another using common settings and transmission procedures; also - to transfer files; computer users can use a File Transport Protocol (or FTP) client to transfer files to and from com






7. High definition DVD format






8. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.






9. Devices that record data over time with sensors






10. Storage inside the computer. The CPU in a personal computer retrieves and deposits information in the computer's internal memory. Also called main memory.






11. The use of the computer in the management of instruction - including applications such as student record keeping - performance assessment - and monitoring students' progress.






12. A combination input and output device that allows a computer to communicate with another computer over telephone or cable TV lines; (short for modulator-demodulator) converts digital computer information into sound (and vice versa) for transmission o






13. A collection of eight bits - equivalent to one alphanumeric character.






14. Classroom surfaces used for writing and displaying information - including chalkboards - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards - magnetic boards - and flip charts.






15. Proposed by learning theorist Albert Bandura as learning that occurs through actions - rather than by observation






16. Input device - used primarily with games - that moves on-screen figures or a cursor with a handle that moves in all directions






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






18. 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 (






19. 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.






20. A blueprint for instructional lessons based on analyses of the learners - the context - and the task to be learned. Planning involves the process of deciding what methods of instruction are best for bringing about desired changes in student knowledge






21. Software available in both CD and the Web formats. Electronic encyclopedia - including not only pictures - but sound and video as well. They also have powerful key word searching capabilities. In addition to electronic encyclopedias - research journa






22. A single silicon chip that contains all of the CPU circuits for a computer system.






23. Pages or items listed as results of an Internet or database search






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






25. Originally called OAK - a high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. An object-oriented language similar to C++ - it has become popular for its ability to do interactive graphic and animation activities on web pages; a computer la






26. A printed copy of computer output.






27. Using technology to accommodate difficulties individuals have with performing specific tasks - e.g. - providing speech recognition software to those with physical disabilities that limit their use of a pencil or a keyboard






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






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






30. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system






31. Device consisting of a transmitter - which senses the heartbeat from the heart's electrical impulses - and a wristwatch receiver - which receives and records each beat through radio transmission from the transmitter






32. A video or computer display device. The most common output device for personal computers.






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






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






35. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time






36. Programs that allow users to create and manipulate geometric constructions and provide environments in which to make discoveries and conjectures related to geometry concepts and objects






37. Subject matter expert who volunteers to work closely with students online






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






39. Research finding that formats that are beneficial for one group have a negative impact on a group with the opposite characteristic






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. '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






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






44. Term coined in 1984 by the president of the Aldus Corporation to refer to the activity of using software to produce documents that gives users a high degree of control over the composition and layout of material on a printed page - including both tex






45. A collection of information systematized by computer software to allow storage and easy retrieval through keyword searching; the program designed to accomplish these tasks






46. 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






47. Software that is given away free of charge - but whose author still retains all rights.






48. 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






49. A set of guidelines used to reliably appraise or judge products or performances.






50. Classroom display that allow teachers or students to interact with the computer through a touch sensitive board on which the computer screen is projected.