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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. 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
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Advance Organizer
Byte
Mug shots
2. A three-dimensional representation of a real object; it may be larger - smaller - or the same size as the object represented.
Consequence
Model
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Feedback
3. A high-level programming language originally designed as an artificial intelligence (AI) language but later popularized by Seymour Papert (based on the learning theories of Jean Piaget) as an environment to allow children to learn problem-solving beh
Compact Disc (CD)
Logo
LCD projector
Asynchronous
4. Approximately a million bytes - or 1000 kilobytes.
Authoring Software
Image Capture
Drill And Practice
Megabyte
5. An asynchronous communication medium in which two or more individuals exchange messages using personal computers connected via a network or telephone lines.
Computer Conferencing
Criteria
Algorithm
Digitizer
6. 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
Digital Divide
Cooperative Learning
Backbone
music sequencer
7. Computer software that continuously analyzes a student's test responses and presents more or less difficult questions based on the student's performance
Interlacing
Fair Use Guidelines
Criteria
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
8. A statistical method designed by Gene V Glass (1976) to summarize results across studies and measure the size of the effect a 'treatment' such as technology-based methods has over and above traditional methods
Geospatial Technologies
Computer-Based Instruction (CBI)
Library/media specialist
meta-analysis
9. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.
Multimedia authoring programs
Learning environment
Cyberbullying
Attitudes
10. One of the first browser programs designed to allow Internet resources to be displayed graphically rather than just in text
Mosaic
Drill And Practice
Key word
Alternative Keyboard
11. A computer system that stores and manipulates a database of information about geographic locations; users see data pertaining to a geographic location overlaid on a map of the area
Dithering
Graphics Tablet
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Algorithm
12. Growing problem of online harassment in social networks
Label
Logo
Interactive media
Cyberbullying
13. 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 (
Domain Name
Cookie
Compensation
CMYK graphics
14. A target language - or language of study - when the language being studied is spoken mainly in other countries
Multimedia authoring programs
Crowdsourcing
Foreign Language (FL)
Data Loggers
15. Sometimes called paint or raster graphics - in which each pixel directly corresponds to a spot on the display screen. When scaled to larger sizes - this type of graphic looks jagged or aliased; Developed originally for use on Disk Operating System (D
Cognitive Overload
long-term memory (LTM)
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
Motor skills
16. Use of online systems to access personal data in order to accomplish identity theft and do other malicious acts
Geographic Information System (GIS)
microcomputer
Consequence
Hacking
17. One of several digital formats for video that are able to be used with video editing software
Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Format
Logo
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Inkjet printer
18. Motivation in which the act itself is the reward.
link
FAQ
Intrinsic motivation
Cybercheating
19. 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
Electronic Slide Shows
Clip Art
DVD
Blog
20. Devices that record data over time with sensors
Harmony
CPU
Display Boards
Data Loggers
21. A student-centered and teacher-guided instructional approach that engages students in investigating real world questions that they choose within a broad thematic framework. This instruction complements traditional instruction by providing a vehicle f
Electronic reference software
DVD
inquiry-based learning
Macro
22. A pointing device used to select and move information on the computer display screen. When the mouse is moved along a flat surface such as a desktop - an arrow moves across the display screen in the same direction. The mouse typically has one to thre
Mouse
Bulletin Board (BB)
Modem
English as a Second Language (ESL)
23. Texts in digital form that may be read on a computer or e-book readers; becoming a popular alternative to printed texts
e-books (ebooks)
Asynchronous
Assessment
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
24. Feedback that tells students specifically what they can do to correct their performance.
Geospatial Technologies
learner-centered instruction
Flash
Corrective Feedback
25. 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
Geocaching
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Instructional technology
Input/Output Device
26. The preliminary or main web page of a particular website.
Classroom Observation
Assessment
Graphics Tablet
Home Page
27. 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
Distributed Education
Impairment
Disability
Logo
28. A measure of how much learners achieve per unit of time or dollar spent; for example - (Posttest - Pretest)/Time - or (Posttest - Pretest)/Cost.
Instructional efficiency
Evaluation Activity
Imagery
Bandwidth
29. 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
Advance Organizer
Likert scale
English Language Learners (ELL)
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
30. A unique electronic address for an individual or organization - analogous to a postal address.
Mailing list
Classical Conditioning
Conditional Information
Email Address
31. A graphic representation of a real person in cyberspace; a three dimensional image that a person can choose to represent himself or herself in a virtual reality environment
Absolute address or absolute positioning
Course Management System (CMS)
Internet
Avatar
32. The process of determining which digital tools and which methods for implementing them are the most appropriate responses to given educational needs and problems
Freeware
Knowledge
Emoticons
integrating educational technology
33. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by determining the percent of body fat
Body Composition Analyzer
Hybrid Learning
Inkjet printer
Hardware
34. 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.)
microcomputer-based lab (MBL)
Disability
Beta version
Assessment
35. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure
Blood Pressure Devices
Inclusion
ActionScript
Drill And Practice
36. Comprehension exercises with certain words removed to require students to fill in the blanks
Cloze Exercises
Bitmap and vector graphics
Electronic Publishing
mobile device
37. 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.
Design
Culture
Library/media specialist
Artificial intelligence (AI)
38. In cognitive load theory - mental activity uses cognitive capacity but does not help the learner learn
Monitor
Extraneous Processing
Digital Camera
meta-analysis
39. The software capability to copy images from web pages or computer applications and store them on your own computer.
Formative Evaluation
Hits
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
Image Capture
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.
Constructivism
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
Macro
41. Online sites that allow users to input sentences and paragraphs of text in one language and get a translation into another language
language translators (machine translation)
Bandwidth
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Field
42. 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
MP3
Cycle Of Continuous Improvement
Audio Teleconferencing
Audiographics
43. In Adobe Flash - an advanced authoring environment for creating content for the web - a mobile - or virtually any digitalplatform
ActionScript
Instructional plan
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
interactive whiteboard
44. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
Hits
Distractors
Listserv
Computer Platforms
45. 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
Charting/Graphing Tool
Harmony
Animation - path
Graphic
46. A type of instructional activity designed to determine how well students have mastered lesson objectives.
Essential Processing
Evaluation Activity
inquiry-based learning
Case Study
47. A collection of eight bits - equivalent to one alphanumeric character.
Domain Name
Icon
Byte
Ethnicity
48. In education - academic dishonesty in which someone uses another's work obtained from the Internet as his/her own - also known as online cheating
Electronic Slide Shows
Cybercheating
Intelligent tutoring system
mainstreaming
49. Music-making equipment controlled by a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) device
music synthesizer
long-term memory (LTM)
Geospatial Technologies
Flowcharting
50. An object-oriented scripting language that - like Java - is used to create dynamic websites
Email Address
Javascript
CMYK graphics
Key word