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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Sometimes referred to as the ADDIE model - the current version of systems approach of instructional design is a process comprised of a series of phases: analysis - design - development - implementation - and evaluation. Currently - almost all ISD mod






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






3. A file format for storing and sending video sequences on a network






4. Software tools that create documents and web pages with 'fillable' forms






5. 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






6. A series of steps needed to solve a particular problem or perform a particular task; a methodical - logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier -- but also more error-prone -- use of heu






7. Growing problem of online harassment in social networks






8. In desktop publishing - the first letter of a paragraph that is enlarged to 'drop' down two or more line. Drop caps are often seen at the beginning of newsletter article - where the top of the first letter of the first word lines up with the top of t






9. 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






10. The products created by a database program; any collection of data stored in a computer or on a computer medium






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. 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






14. According to the American Library Association (ALA) - it is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate - evaluate - and use effectively the needed information






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. 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






22. 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






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






24. The most common input device; resembles the key layout of a typewriter.






25. An image format that allows transfer of artwork between any software packages that use PostScript printing files; a vector graphics file format.






26. The application of technological processes and tools which can be used to solve problems of instruction and learning with an emphasis on applying the most current digital and information tools.






27. Short for metamorphosing; refers to an animation technique in which one image gradually turns into another; also known as tweening






28. 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






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






30. A communications service that allows users to create a private chat room which only members of a mutually agreed upon list may enter; the system alerts a user when someone from the IM list is online; IM also designates the act of instant messaging -






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






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






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






34. 'Image map' allows graphics to respond to mouse clicks to lead to more than one place from a single graphic. Clickable maps can be based on graphical maps such as floor plans - road maps - regional maps - and the like. The imagemapper - or simple ima






35. Software tools used to enhance and format photos that are then imported into desktop publishing systems or webpage products






36. Programs that allow teachers to author and display lessons for use with interactive whiteboard systems






37. 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






38. An abnormality or loss of function in a physical - anatomical - or psychological structure; may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired through accident or disease






39. 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






40. Online sites that function like other dictionaries in that they give definitions for words and phrases in common usage - but provide the additional capability of looking up the word or phrase in one language (e.g. - French or German) and get the defi






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






42. Piagetian view of how children change their views of the world by incorporating new experiences






43. A committee composed of the parent - administrator - assessment personnel - regular education teacher - special education teacher - and other pertinent representatives who meet on a regular basis to make decisions in regard to admission - services -






44. A device that allows analog audio or video to be captured in a form that the computer can use.






45. 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






46. 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






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






48. Instructional format that combines elements of face-to-face teaching and learning with elements of distance education. Also known as blended learning.






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






50. Types of computer systems identified by their operating systems - e.g. - PCs with Windows operating systems or Macintoshes with Mac-OS operating systems







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