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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. A printed copy of computer output.
Hard Copy
Hypertext
Audiographics
Foreign Language Dictionaries
2. A type of learning that refers to feelings - beliefs - and values that lead individuals to make consistent choices when given the opportunity.
Attitudes
Criteria
Direct Observation
Cognitive Overload
3. According to learning theorist B. E Skinner - experiences (positive reinforcement - negative reinforcement - punishment) that shape desired behavioral responses
Assessment
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
Iris
interactive or dynamic geometry software
4. Professional organization for music educators
Instructional plan
Musical Educators National Conference (MENC)
Electronic Gradebook
Consequence
5. Pre-developed applications created with the Java programming language; make possible web page features such as animations and special effects - graphics and buttons - interactive displays -web data collection forms - and chatrooms
Generative Processing
Interactive multimedia
Java applets
Absolute address or absolute positioning
6. The use of graphical symbols instead of text commands to control common computer functions such as copying programs and disks; a GUI is where the user clicks on a visual screen that has icons - windows and menus - by using a pointing device - such as
Interactive media
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Google Docs
Authoring Software
7. Hardware such as a keyboard - mouse - or joystick through which the user sends instructions to the computer.
Directed Instruction
learning hierarchies
Distance Education
Input device
8. General category of portable computer devices such as smart phones and tablets (e.g. - iPads)
mobile device
Cooperative Learning
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
ActionScript
9. 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
Javascript
Logo
High-Level Language
music editor
10. Use of the computer to orchestrate text - images - audio - and video to support a storytelling narrative with multimedia.
Antivirus software
Digital Storytelling
microcomputer
inert knowledge
11. 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
Modem
Highlighting
Input device
Hardware
12. A system of information representation in which the information-text - graphics - animation - audio - and/or video is stored in interlinked nodes; software that allows information stored in various media or various parts of media to be connected (oft
Groupware
Hypermedia
Mouse
long-term memory (LTM)
13. 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
Macro
DVD
Heart Rate Monitor
Foreign Language (FL)
14. Television-like display screen that uses a cathode ray tube.
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
Lighting
Local-area network (LAN)
CRT
15. Proposed by learning theorist Albert Bandura as learning that occurs through actions - rather than by observation
Intelligent tutoring system
Cooperative Learning
Enactive Learning
ARPAnet
16. A statement that likens something new to something familiar. Analogies are typically used either to make abstract information more concrete or to organize complex information.
Foreign Language Dictionaries
Analogy
Learning
Cybercheating
17. Liquid crystal display screen - commonly used in computers and also in conjunction with display panels and projectors as large-group display devices.
ADDIE model
Adventure Learning (AL)
LCD screen
Cloud Computing
18. A unique electronic address for an individual or organization - analogous to a postal address.
Cloud Computing
FM Amplification System
Email Address
LCD projector
19. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.
Database Management System (DBMS)
Image Formats
Cooperative Learning
e-books (ebooks)
20. A form of assessment that indicates whether or not students have learned what they must know before progressing to the next portion of the instruction.
Assistive Technology
Foreign Language (FL)
Formative Evaluation
Label
21. 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
meta-analysis
Computer Platforms
Electronic Mentor
Course Management System (CMS)
22. The belief system that holds that humans construct all knowledge in their minds by participating in certain experiences; knowledge is the result of constructing both mechanisms for learning and one's own unique version of the knowledge - colored by b
Groupware
HTML 5
Constructivism
English as a Second Language (ESL)
23. Category of visuals that are generally exhibited on display boards - (e.g. - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards) and are not projected.
Computer-Managed Instruction
High-Level Language
Instructional plan
Displayed Visuals
24. A machine that processes information according to a set of instructions.
Demonstration
Culture
Computer
Individualized education program (IEP)
25. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.
Cursor
Forms Makers
Digital Divide
Bulletin Board (BB)
26. The most common input device; resembles the key layout of a typewriter.
Keyboard
Evaluation Activity
ASP.NET
ASCII format
27. Antidote utilities to detect - eliminate and protect from viruses - worms and Trojans. It typically contains an engine - a resident virus shield - virus databases or DAT files - a task scheduler - an e-mail scanner - and an update manager. It guards
Antivirus software
Electronic Whiteboard
Microprocessor
Label
28. 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.
Individualized education program (IEP)
CMYK graphics
Copyright
malware
29. Each individual category of information recorded in a database; the smallest unit of information in a database
Drop cap
Interlacing
Field
Distractors
30. 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
Antivirus software
Distributed Education
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Discussion
31. A condition that arises when an individual is unable to fulfill a role due to an impairment or disability
Compression and extraction tools
Handicap
Classroom Observation
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
32. Alpha testing is the early testing phase of the project. The full functionality of the alpha version of the software program may not yet be implemented. This early review allows the client to evaluate the project.
Cursor
Motor skills
Alpha testing
Home Page
33. An image format used for drawn images - illustrations - clip art - or animations; It is universally acceptable on the Web. Images in the this format are restricted to 256 colors (best - actually 216 'web-safe' colors). The format is suited to images
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
Authoring Software
Image Editing Programs
Downloading
34. 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
Alpha testing
JPEG (also JPG)
Digital Storytelling
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
35. Use of online systems to access personal data in order to accomplish identity theft and do other malicious acts
Hacking
Motor skills
Accelerometer
Graphics Tablet
36. The preliminary or main web page of a particular website.
Impairment
Label
Home Page
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
37. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
Hardware
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Javascript
Distractors
38. 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.
intranet
Full Immersion Systems
Interactive multimedia
Discussion
39. 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
Digital Divide
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Drop cap
Instructional efficiency
40. Sequences of frames shown in a linear way with presentation software (e.g. - PowerPoint)
Electronic Slide Shows
Corrective Feedback
Auto-correct
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
41. Systems that allow individuals to view and examine the world through multiple layering of geographic data within a spatial environment; use of technology for visualization - analysis - and measurement of features and phenomena
Geospatial Technologies
Local-area network (LAN)
Distributed Education
Absolute address or absolute positioning
42. Software tools that simplify the activity of making highly graphic materials such as awards certificates and greeting cards by offering sets of clip art and pre-designed templates to which people add their own content
Antecedent
ADDIE model
Graphic Document Makers
Case Study
43. 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
ARPAnet
music sequencer
Content expert
English Language Learners (ELL)
44. A revision of the HTML standard that provides many of the features of a Flash environment without using Flash
DVD
HTML 5
music editor
Laser printer
45. A mathematical expression that directs an electronic spreadsheet to perform various kinds of calculations on the numbers entered in it; in a spreadsheet - a command inserted in a cell and used to do calculations on data
Distance Education
Demonstration
Formula
Advance Organizer
46. A type of learning that refers to the ability to perform complex physical actions in a smooth - coordinated manner.
Heart Rate Monitor
Motor skills
Learning style
Megabyte
47. Software tools used to enhance and format photos that are then imported into desktop publishing systems or webpage products
Field
Image Editing Programs
Java applets
Constructivism
48. The software capability to copy images from web pages or computer applications and store them on your own computer.
instant messaging (IM)
Image Capture
Distractors
ASP.NET
49. Online sites that allow users to input sentences and paragraphs of text in one language and get a translation into another language
Evaluation
language translators (machine translation)
Blood Pressure Devices
Highlighting
50. High definition DVD format
Displayed Visuals
Implementation
integrated packages
Blu-Ray Disc