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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. 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
Augmented Reality
Multimedia authoring programs
Browser
Handicap
2. 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
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Cookie
interactive whiteboard activity software
Browser
3. A computer input device that permits the development of graphic images by translating drawing on the tablet into onscreen images.
Graphics Tablet
Monitor
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Constructivism
4. 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.
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
Blog
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
Analogy
5. In printing - halftone refers to the technique of simulating shades of gray or color by varying the size of dots in a grid - or the number of pixels in a given area.
Audiographics
Halftone
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
6. Software designed to help teach information and/or skills related to a topic; also known as instructional software or courseware - computer-based instruction (CBI) - computer-based learning (CBL) - computer-assisted learning (CAL) - or generic terms
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
Instructional effectiveness
Datafile
Copyright
7. Approximately a million bytes - or 1000 kilobytes.
Megabyte
e-books (ebooks)
Cycle Of Continuous Improvement
microcomputer-based lab (MBL)
8. A distance education technology that uses a speakerphone to extend a basic telephone call and permits instruction and interaction between individuals or groups at two or more locations.
Lossy compression
Body Composition Analyzer
interactive whiteboard
Audio Teleconferencing
9. The third phase in the Plan - Implement - Evaluate model. Focus is on assessment techniques used to determine the level of learning students have achieved and/or the effectiveness of the instructional materials.
Designing Instruction
Grammar Checker
Design
Evaluation
10. Any pictorial representation of information such as charts - graphs - animated figures - or photographic reproductions.
Image Formats
Course Management System (CMS)
Advance Organizer
Graphic
11. A revision of the HTML standard that provides many of the features of a Flash environment without using Flash
music sequencer
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
Animation - path
HTML 5
12. The manner in which individuals identify themselves based on their (or their ancestors') country of origin.
Intrinsic motivation
LCD screen
Ethnicity
Antecedent
13. 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
Electronic Slide Shows
language translators (machine translation)
long-term memory (LTM)
Distractors
14. 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
Instruction
Freeware
Flowcharting
15. A computer dedicated to managing a computer network and providing resources to other computers on the network (the clients). The file server is usually faster and has larger storage capabilities than the client machines.
Motivation activity
File Server
CLI
Multimedia authoring programs
16. An instructional software function that presents items for students to work on (usually one at a time) and gives feedback on correctness; a series of practice exercises designed to increase fluency in a new skill or to refresh an existing one. Use of
Database Management System (DBMS)
Datafile
Drill And Practice
Implementation
17. A set of guidelines used to reliably appraise or judge products or performances.
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Implementation
Assessment Rubric
Instructional technology
18. 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
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
Hypermedia
Bitmap and vector graphics
Likert scale
19. Software that provides on-screen blank musical bars on which the user enters the musical key - time - and individual notes that constitute a piece of sheet music
Consequence
Bandwidth
music editor
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
20. A series of steps needed to solve a particular problem or perform a particular task; a methodical - logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier -- but also more error-prone -- use of heu
Algorithm
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Memory
Internet
21. The process of restoring balance between present understanding and new experiences. According to Piaget - learning depends on this process so it is important for teachers to confront students with new experiences or data to advance their cognitive de
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Equilibration
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Alpha testing
22. A type of learning that refers to the ability to perform complex physical actions in a smooth - coordinated manner.
MP3
Geocaching
Keyboard
Motor skills
23. One of the devices (e.g. - a data glove) that allow users to experience a full immersion virtual reality system by providing tactile or touch input
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
CRT
Haptic Interface
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
24. An outline - preview - or other such pre-instructional cue used to promote retention of content to be learned.
Advance Organizer
information and communication technology (ICT)
Drop cap
music editor
25. Each individual category of information recorded in a database; the smallest unit of information in a database
Domain Name
Field
Chat
Assessment Rubric
26. Typeface used in word processing or desktop publishing; the appearance of the text itself - which can be altered through the selection of various typefaces and sizes of type. These include many typefaces common to the printing field - such as Times -
Byte
LCD projector
Essential Processing
Font
27. Content experts are also called subject matter experts (or SMEs). A content expert's roles and responsibilities include: researching the content - helping with storyboard - and writing all of the text. For many multimedia projects in education - SME
Hacking
Content expert
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Instructional efficiency
28. Small - multi-purpose devices such as cellphones - e-books - and 'smart' pens that make it easy to view - communicate - and share information - regardless of location
Drop cap
Handheld Technologies
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
Case Study
29. According to the American Library Association (ALA) - it is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate - evaluate - and use effectively the needed information
Drill And Practice
Beta version
information literacy
Assistive Technology
30. Video games that provide physical activity or exercise through interactive play
Exergaming
Database filters and queries
Local-area network (LAN)
Impairment
31. An individual who gains access to computer systems without authorization.
Hacker
Memory
Augmented Reality
Hard Copy
32. The software capability to copy images from web pages or computer applications and store them on your own computer.
Culture
Modem
Image Capture
inert knowledge
33. The process of translating information into some meaningful form that can be remembered.
Cloud Computing
Freeware
Formula
Encoding
34. A filter of an electronic database program allows application of a set of selection criteria or sorting instructions to the records in a table. When a database is closed - the selection criteria and/or sorting instructions will be wiped out. In contr
Electronic Whiteboard
Database filters and queries
Email Address
Information activity
35. 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
Hard Copy
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
inquiry-based learning
Instructional technology
36. The application of knowledge to solve problems or complete tasks that are realistic and meaningful.
Hash Tag
Learning in context
Internet
Geospatial Technologies
37. Using a computer system to administer and score assessment measures; also - computer adaptive testing - computer-based testing
Classical Conditioning
Generative Processing
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Chat
38. 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
Google Docs
Bookmark
Directed Instruction
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
39. Also called a mail server - this is the computer or software that operates an e-mail discussion list on the Internet. Interested individuals subscribe to the list and subsequently receive all e-mail that is sent to the listserv; on the Internet - a p
Listserv
Domain Name
ADDIE model
CMYK graphics
40. 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
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
meta-analysis
Geospatial Technologies
Java
41. Originally called OAK - a high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. An object-oriented language similar to C++ - it has become popular for its ability to do interactive graphic and animation activities on web pages; a computer la
Geocaching
Interlacing
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
Java
42. A type of instructional activity that provides students with an opportunity to practice using what they are learning.
Internet
Electronic Publishing
Application Activity
Computer Conferencing
43. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates the standards that define acceptable performance.
Drop cap
File Server
Criteria
Gesture-Recognition System
44. Software available in both CD and the Web formats. Electronic encyclopedia - including not only pictures - but sound and video as well. They also have powerful key word searching capabilities. In addition to electronic encyclopedias - research journa
Constructivist Learning
Instructional game
Attention
Electronic reference software
45. In cognitive load theory - mental activity uses cognitive capacity but does not help the learner learn
interactive or dynamic geometry software
Label
Extraneous Processing
Antecedent
46. A worldwide radio-navigation system made possible by a bank of orbiting satellites and their ground stations to pinpoint exact geographic locations on earth; a device that cross-references a GPS signal with mapping software and shows the location to
Electronic reference software
Favorites File
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Course Management System (CMS)
47. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure
Java applets
Blood Pressure Devices
Halftone
Frame
48. Electronically transmitted private messages that can be sent from individuals to other individuals or groups.
LCD projector
Bandwidth
Electronic reference software
Electronic Mail (email)
49. 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
Computer Program
Authoring Software
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
50. Also known as a hot link or hot spot. On the Internet - a piece of text or an image that has been programmed into a web page to send the browser to another Internet location; in a multimedia product - a piece of text or an image that has been program
Computer Program
Instructional plan
Classical Conditioning
link