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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. Can be defined as a pleasing arrangement of parts - whether it be music - poetry - or color. In visual experiences - harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye. It engages the viewer and creates an inner sense of order. There are three formulas
interactive or dynamic geometry software
Accommodation
Harmony
Firewall
2. One of the rights accorded to the owner of copyright is the right to reproduce or to authorize others to reproduce the work in copies or phonorecords. This right is subject to certain limitations found in sections 107 through 118 of the copyright law
Fair Use
Alpha testing
Javascript
Compression and extraction tools
3. Input device - used primarily with games - that moves on-screen figures or a cursor with a handle that moves in all directions
Application Activity
Formative Evaluation
Encoding
joystick
4. 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
Megabyte
Ethnicity
Bulletin Board (BB)
Instructional technology
5. Fundamental to most operating systems is the concept of files and directories (or folders). A file system in most operating resembles an inverted tree with the roots at the top and branches at the bottom. This tree structure uses directories or folde
Behavior
learning hierarchies
Consequence
Directory File Structure
6. 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.)
Drill And Practice
Beta version
Disability
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
7. Software tools that automatically draw and print desired charts or graphs from data entered by users
inquiry-based learning
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory)
Charting/Graphing Tool
Digitizer
8. The interest - or value - that instructional materials or activities have for the learner.
imagemap
Assistive Technology
Instructional appeal
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
9. First released in 2002 - a scripting language that must be installed on a server to be used in web development; a scripting language that generates HTML source code to create dynamic web pages
Assimilation
ASP.NET
Javascript
Analogy
10. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.
Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
ADDIE model
Drop cap
Cursor
11. According to information-processing learning theorists - one of the three kinds of memory or 'stores' the brain uses to process information - much like a computer; LTM can hold information indefinitely after it is linked to prior knowledge already in
Hacker
long-term memory (LTM)
Augmented Reality
Directed Instruction
12. Devices that record data over time with sensors
Digitizer
Assimilation
Data Loggers
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
13. The term authoring suggests writing. Authoring programs are designed to help teachers and students produce courseware and programs. These authoring programs help the user develop computer programs in computer languages that can be otherwise quite dif
Multimedia authoring programs
Graphic Document Makers
Analogy
HTML 5
14. In cognitive load theory - mental activity uses cognitive capacity but does not help the learner learn
Cropping
Extraneous Processing
Culture
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
15. According to learning theorist Jerome Bruner - a more effective way of children learning concepts by discovering them during their interaction with the environment; an instructional method that uses an inductive - or inquiry - method to encourage stu
Discovery Learning
Exergaming
inquiry-based learning
Inkjet printer
16. The process of determining which digital tools and which methods for implementing them are the most appropriate responses to given educational needs and problems
intranet
FAQ
Geographic Information System (GIS)
integrating educational technology
17. Multimedia that allows user interactions so that the user can determine the direction of the program or presentation.
Heuristic
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Interactive multimedia
18. Software used by architects and others to aid in the design of structures such as houses and cars
Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
Blog
Encoding
Course Management System (CMS)
19. Professional organization for music educators
Information activity
Electronic Publishing
Musical Educators National Conference (MENC)
Learning style
20. Research finding that formats that are beneficial for one group have a negative impact on a group with the opposite characteristic
Accommodation
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
Instruction
Interactive media
21. 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
Bookmark
Copyright
information and communication technology (ICT)
Assistive Technology
22. Adaptive technologies are designed specifically for persons with disabilities. These are devices that extend the abilities of an individual with special needs in ways that provide physical access (i.e. - wheelchairs - braces) and sensory access (i.e.
Hard Disk
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Assistive Technology
Cell
23. Texts in digital form that may be read on a computer or e-book readers; becoming a popular alternative to printed texts
Accommodation
Cloud Computing
e-books (ebooks)
Groupware
24. An image format that allows transfer of artwork between any software packages that use PostScript printing files; a vector graphics file format.
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Domain
Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
interactive whiteboard activity software
25. 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
Foreign Language Dictionaries
Directory File Structure
Copyright
Constructivist Learning
26. A type of learning that refers to the ability to recall specific information.
Computer Conferencing
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
Knowledge
Inclusion
27. Calculator with probes or sensors connected to it to allow gathering of numerical data
ActionScript
Drop cap
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
Application Activity
28. A graphical means of illustrating the logical flow of a computer program.
mainstreaming
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
intranet
Flowcharting
29. Stands for 'Joint Photographic Experts Group -' an image format used for photographs; it is a format for encoding photographs that uses fewer bytes than the pixel-by-pixel approaches of GIF. It supports many colors and it is possible to obtain good q
Mnemonic
JPEG (also JPG)
Asynchronous
inert knowledge
30. A form of evaluation that involves having a knowledgeable person come into the classroom to watch a lesson in process - to comment on how well the materials and activities work - and to make suggestions for improvements.
Directory File Structure
Multimedia authoring programs
Design
Classroom Observation
31. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.
Model
Intelligent tutoring system
Designing Instruction
Memory
32. Refers to the attitudes - values - customs - and behavior patterns that characterize a social group.
Bitmap and vector graphics
joystick
Instructional activity
Culture
33. An input accessory lets the computer user input data into the computer - whereas an output device allows the computer to communicate its results to the world outside. Input/output devices are also called I/O devices. The computer keyboard - display a
Input/Output Device
learner-centered instruction
Animation key frame
Memory
34. Text used to name parts of an electronic spreadsheet.
Label
Java
Macro
Graphics Tablet
35. 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
Geospatial Technologies
Lossy compression
Compact Disc (CD)
Microprocessor
36. 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
Haptic Interface
Extraneous Processing
Beta version
Criteria
37. A target language - or language of study - when the language being studied is spoken mainly in other countries
Compression and extraction tools
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
Foreign Language (FL)
38. Software tools that create documents and web pages with 'fillable' forms
Forms Makers
multiple intelligences theory
Knowledge
morphing
39. The physical components of the computer system; the mechanical - magnetic - electronic - and electrical components making up a computer system
Hardware
meta-analysis
Geospatial Technologies
Behavior
40. 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
Handheld Technologies
language translators (machine translation)
Distance Education
Algorithm
41. 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
Grammar Checker
Hybrid Learning
Drop cap
Graphic Document Makers
42. The process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.
Iris
Designing Instruction
interactive or dynamic geometry software
Absolute address or absolute positioning
43. A printer that combines laser and photocopying technology to produce very high-quality output - comparable to that produced in typesetting. Laser printers can produce text as well as high-quality graphics and can achieve print densities of up to 1 -2
Keyboard
Electronic Mentor
Electronic Whiteboard
Laser printer
44. The smallest amount of information that the CPU can deal with; a single binary digit.
Bit
Audiographics
Copyright
Cookie
45. A collection of eight bits - equivalent to one alphanumeric character.
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
Byte
Electronic Mail (email)
Digital Literacy
46. 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
Bookmark
Database filters and queries
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
47. 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.
Educational Technology
Evaluation Activity
CMYK graphics
Bulletin Board (BB)
48. The legal rights to an original work produced in any tangible medium of expression - including written works - works of art - music - photographs - and computer software.
Graphics Tablet
long-term memory (LTM)
Blood Pressure Devices
Copyright
49. An activity completed during a lesson to help students learn. There are five types of instructional activities: motivation - orientation - information - application - and evaluation activities.
Instructional activity
Electronic Mentor
Interactive media
morphing
50. A small text file transferred to a web browser through an Internet server for the purpose of tracking the Internet usage habits of the person using the browser
Compensation
Cookie
Bandwidth
Instructional efficiency