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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. 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
Full Immersion Systems
Accommodation
Knowledge
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
2. 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)
Cognitive Overload
laptop computer
Browser
Datafile
3. The physical components of the computer system; the mechanical - magnetic - electronic - and electrical components making up a computer system
Hardware
Microprocessor
Handheld Technologies
Frame
4. 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
Hybrid Learning
Electronic Whiteboard
Directory File Structure
Favorites File
5. An instructional arrangement whereby students with disabilities receive instruction and services in a general education setting with regular education peers.
Inclusion
Avatar Spaces
intranet
Assessment Rubric
6. The systematic process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.
Attachments
Digital Literacy
integrated packages
Instructional design
7. 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
Graphic
Geocaching
App
Concept Map
8. Stories that can be read from a computer screen - on mobile devices - or as print books with interactive buttons; also known as interactive storybooks
Electronic Storybooks
Cloze Exercises
Motivation activity
JPEG (also JPG)
9. 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
mobile device
Handicap
Conditions
10. A technique that reduces the amount of a graphic that shows or prints.
Classroom Observation
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
Electronic Mentor
Cropping
11. An electronic go-between by which the computer communicates with a peripheral device.
Interface
Foreign Language (FL)
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
12. A type of information that includes facts - concepts - principles - and the relationships among them.
Evaluation Activity
Cropping
Declarative Information
Javascript
13. A type of instructional activity that leads students to want to learn and to put in the effort required for learning.
Motivation activity
learning hierarchies
Compact Disc (CD)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
14. Devices that record data over time with sensors
Animation key frame
Data Loggers
Cookie
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
15. General category of portable computer devices such as smart phones and tablets (e.g. - iPads)
Iris
Database Management System (DBMS)
mobile device
Likert scale
16. Online environments in which users can interact through their graphic representations (i.e. - avatars)
Iris
Image Editing Programs
Harmony
Avatar Spaces
17. 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
Lossless and lossy compressions
ASP.NET
Laser printer
Icon
18. Software programs designed to perform a specific function for the user - such as processing text - performing calculations - and presenting content lessons.
intranet
Applications
Hardware
Internal memory
19. Motivation in which the act itself is the reward.
Intrinsic motivation
Cursor
Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
multimedia
20. In language learning international class-to-class partnerships in which projects and casks are developed by the partner teachers in the collaborating institutions; students work with students of other cultures to provide authentic writing and researc
Compact Disc (CD)
Educational Technology
Blended Intercultural Collaborations
intranet
21. A type of learning that refers to the ability to perform complex physical actions in a smooth - coordinated manner.
Motor skills
Focusing Question
Corrective Feedback
Adventure Learning (AL)
22. Using technology to accommodate difficulties individuals have with performing specific tasks - e.g. - providing speech recognition software to those with physical disabilities that limit their use of a pencil or a keyboard
music synthesizer
Criteria
Compensation
Mug shots
23. Program stored on individual computers or on the school or district network in order to prevent access to Internet sites with inappropriate materials
Feedback
Computer Platforms
e-books (ebooks)
Filtering Software
24. The process of selectively receiving information from the environment.
Cell
Body Composition Analyzer
IEP Generator
Attention
25. 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
Motivation
Augmented Reality
Mass storage
Distance Education
26. 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
Musical Educators National Conference (MENC)
Font
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
Constructivism
27. 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
Animation
Macro
Clip Art
Graphic Document Makers
28. Guidelines limiting the rights of copyright holders and allowing portions of copyrighted materials to be used for educational purposes; guidelines for portion - time - amount - and distribution of copyrighted materials for educational purposes.
Multimedia authoring programs
Instructional plan
Fair Use Guidelines
Digital Storytelling
29. 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
Conditional Information
Conditions
Files
long-term memory (LTM)
30. Also known as information design uses pictures - symbols - colors - and words to communicate ideas - illustrate information - or express relationships visually.
Case Study
information visualization
Datafile
Course Management System (CMS)
31. Digitally encoded information permanently recorded on a compact disc; Also known as compact disc - read-only memory. It is a compact disc used to store computer data. CD-ROMs have a maximum capacity of 650MB.
microcomputer-based lab (MBL)
Focusing Question
Geospatial Technologies
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory)
32. Use of the computer to orchestrate text - images - audio - and video to support a storytelling narrative with multimedia.
Motor skills
Blu-Ray Disc
Digital Storytelling
Content expert
33. A type of learning that refers to the ability to recall specific information.
Knowledge
Image Editing Programs
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
Demonstration
34. 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
Field
Handheld Technologies
Freeware
Avatar
35. Activity when students submit their written or artistic products to a website
Electronic Publishing
Motor skills
Computer Program
Instructional plan
36. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure
Blood Pressure Devices
Exergaming
Extraneous Processing
Body Composition Analyzer
37. 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.
Distributed Education
Gigabyte
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
38. An individual who gains access to computer systems without authorization.
Assessment Rubric
Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
Impairment
Hacker
39. 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
mobile device
Electronic Publishing
instructional software
Instructional effectiveness
40. In a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly
MP3
Favorites File
music synthesizer
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
41. The collection of all related records in a database.
Discovery Learning
Intelligent tutoring system
Accommodation
Datafile
42. A device that allows analog audio or video to be captured in a form that the computer can use.
Digitizer
Handicap
long-term memory (LTM)
Constructivism
43. Combines detailed information about a subject area and common student mistakes with a model of student performance to diagnose a given student's level of understanding. Also provides instruction designed to meet that student's individual needs. Somet
Intelligent tutoring system
Hybrid Learning
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
Image Capture
44. One of several digital formats for video that are able to be used with video editing software
Graphing Calculator
Blog
Heuristic
Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Format
45. Text used to name parts of an electronic spreadsheet.
Label
Halftone
Instructional technology
Equilibration
46. Using a computer system to administer and score assessment measures; also - computer adaptive testing - computer-based testing
Generative Processing
Heuristic
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Antecedent
47. Resource for students with hearing impairments in which the teacher wears a wireless microphone and students with auditory processing learning disabilities wear receivers that amplify the teacher's voice and serve to focus attention
Digital Literacy
FM Amplification System
Modem
Implementation
48. 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
Intrinsic motivation
Discussion
Authoring Software
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
49. In a full immersion virtual reality (VR) system - a headset that provides the sensory channel through which the wearer 'sees' a computer-generated environment
Educational Media
Electronic reference software
Iris
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
50. Information provided to students regarding how well they are doing during practice.
Feedback
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Demonstration