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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Most animation software lets developers specify a beginning position and an ending position - then calculates the positions in between.






2. A type of learning that refers to feelings - beliefs - and values that lead individuals to make consistent choices when given the opportunity.






3. 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






4. A way to store addresses of frequently used websites on your computer; in a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly






5. 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






6. A unique electronic address for an individual or organization - analogous to a postal address.






7. The second phase of the Plan - Implement - Evaluate model. Focus is on the use of instructional materials and activities designed to help students achieve the outcomes specified in the instructional plan.






8. A condition that arises when an individual is unable to fulfill a role due to an impairment or disability






9. 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






10. Email additions; may be documents - graphics - or software.






11. An individual who gains access to computer systems without authorization.






12. The collection of all related records in a database.






13. 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.






14. Software that protects a school's or company's entire computer system from attempts by others to gain unauthorized access to it and also prevents access by users to certain sites; or set up to prevent someone from going to certain locations on the In






15. The application of knowledge to solve problems or complete tasks that are realistic and meaningful.






16. Tools offered through a special Google site that provide users access to online programs for word processing - spreadsheets - and presentations; the site offers storage of documents on a Google server and allows for sharing of documents among multipl






17. 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






18. A technique that reduces the amount of a graphic that shows or prints.






19. Television-like display screen that uses a cathode ray tube.






20. 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






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






22. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates under what circumstances students are expected to perform.






23. Also known as a web browser - software designed to allow a computer user to go to Internet websites that are connected to each other via the World Wide Web (WWW)






24. Computer programs used to develop multimedia or Web applications; programs used to create documents utilizing point and click features but require some knowledge of the program; authoring programs such as Adobe Flash can be used to create multimedia






25. A type of problem solving that requires students to actively participate in real or hypothetical problem situations that reflect the types of experiences actually encountered in the discipline under study






26. 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






27. A hybrid (online and in-person) distance education approach that provides students with opportunities to explore real-world issues through authentic learning experiences within collaborative learning environments






28. A type of instructional activity that leads students to want to learn and to put in the effort required for learning.






29. Stories that can be read from a computer screen - on mobile devices - or as print books with interactive buttons; also known as interactive storybooks






30. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.






31. Advanced calculators that can graph equations - as well as perform calculation functions involved in higher-level math and science problems; allows users to enter equations and shows graphs that result from those equations






32. A type of instructional software tool consisting of hardware devices (probes) and software (probeware) to allow scientific data to be gathered and processed by a computer






33. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.






34. An online activity in which students look at a database of caches listed at a geocaching website (e.g. - http://www.geocaching.com) - decide on a cache to hunt for - use GPSs to help them locate it - and share their experiences with others involved i






35. According to learning theorist B. E Skinner - experiences (positive reinforcement - negative reinforcement - punishment) that shape desired behavioral responses






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






37. Piagetian view of condition children experience when they confront new and unfamiliar features of their environment that do not fit with their current views of the world






38. 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.






39. Subject matter expert who volunteers to work closely with students online






40. Software products (e.g. - Microsoft Works and AppleWorks) that have several applications in a single package (e.g. - word processing - spreadsheet - presentation functions -database programs)






41. 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






42. In education - academic dishonesty in which someone uses another's work obtained from the Internet as his/her own - also known as online cheating






43. Applications software that is designed specifically to deliver or assist with student instruction on a topic; software that can be used to enhance teaching and learning in many ways. Drill and practice - educational games - tutorials - simulation - a






44. The iris is used to control the opening behind the lens that allows light to enter the camera. When lighting is low the iris may be opened to let in more light. And when the light level is high the iris can be partially closed to let in less light. B






45. Similar to distance education - the notion of supporting learners - who may be situated locally or at a distance - with learning resources that may be distributed in space and time.






46. A set of instructions that tells the computer how to do something.






47. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates the standards that define acceptable performance.






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






49. Computer software that continuously analyzes a student's test responses and presents more or less difficult questions based on the student's performance






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