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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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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






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






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






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






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






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.)






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






8. The interest - or value - that instructional materials or activities have for the learner.






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






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






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






12. Devices that record data over time with sensors






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






14. In cognitive load theory - mental activity uses cognitive capacity but does not help the learner learn






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






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






17. Multimedia that allows user interactions so that the user can determine the direction of the program or presentation.






18. Software used by architects and others to aid in the design of structures such as houses and cars






19. Professional organization for music educators






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






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






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.






23. Texts in digital form that may be read on a computer or e-book readers; becoming a popular alternative to printed texts






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






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






26. A type of learning that refers to the ability to recall specific information.






27. Calculator with probes or sensors connected to it to allow gathering of numerical data






28. A graphical means of illustrating the logical flow of a computer program.






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






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.






31. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.






32. Refers to the attitudes - values - customs - and behavior patterns that characterize a social group.






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






34. Text used to name parts of an electronic spreadsheet.






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






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






37. A target language - or language of study - when the language being studied is spoken mainly in other countries






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






39. The physical components of the computer system; the mechanical - magnetic - electronic - and electrical components making up a computer system






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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.






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.






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.






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