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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Growing problem of online harassment in social networks






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






3. 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






4. Types of computer systems identified by their operating systems - e.g. - PCs with Windows operating systems or Macintoshes with Mac-OS operating systems






5. 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






6. Instructional format that combines elements of face-to-face teaching and learning with elements of distance education. Also known as blended learning.






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






8. A common term in science education reform - synonymous with immersing students in authentic learning experiences






9. Term coined in 1984 by the president of the Aldus Corporation to refer to the activity of using software to produce documents that gives users a high degree of control over the composition and layout of material on a printed page - including both tex






10. Coined by a Boeing researcher in 1990 - it refers to a computer-generated environment in which a real-life scene is overlaid with information that enhances our understanding and uses of it






11. Comprehension exercises with certain words removed to require students to fill in the blanks






12. Originally - the ability to use computer devices and software to locate and use information; now refers to skills in using the information that technological devices carry - in addition to skills in using the devices themselves






13. 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






14. Teaching/learning model based on cognitive learning theory; holds that learners should generate their own knowledge through experience-based activities rather than being taught it by teachers






15. A communications service that allows users to create a private chat room which only members of a mutually agreed upon list may enter; the system alerts a user when someone from the IM list is online; IM also designates the act of instant messaging -






16. 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






17. One of the first browser programs designed to allow Internet resources to be displayed graphically rather than just in text






18. 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.






19. The process of taking a series of individual pictures -- called frames -- and stringing them together in a timed sequence to give the appearance of continuous motion. Animations are motion files - either in 2-D animation or 3-D animation. On the Web






20. A committee composed of the parent - administrator - assessment personnel - regular education teacher - special education teacher - and other pertinent representatives who meet on a regular basis to make decisions in regard to admission - services -






21. Sequences of frames shown in a linear way with presentation software (e.g. - PowerPoint)






22. A file format for storing and sending video sequences on a network






23. 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.






24. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.






25. A set of related principles explaining changes in human performance or performance potential in terms of the causes of those changes.






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






27. An object-oriented scripting language that - like Java - is used to create dynamic websites






28. An abnormality or loss of function in a physical - anatomical - or psychological structure; may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired through accident or disease






29. Approximately a billion bytes - or 1 -000 megabytes.






30. An instructional approach that provides an appealing environment in which learners invest effort to follow prescribed rules in order to attain a challenging goal; designed to increase motivation by adding game rules to a learning activity






31. A special education law that requires schools to educate students with disabilities in least restrictive environments to the greatest extent of their abilities using plans tailored to the individual needs of the students.






32. 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






33. Combinations of type characters that resemble human faces when turned sideways. Used to indicate emotion or intent on e-mail or in chat rooms.






34. A computer system set up to allow notices to be posted and viewed by anyone who has access to the network






35. Also called a personal computer - a stand-alone - desktop - or laptop computer that uses a microprocessor and is designed for use by an individual






36. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.






37. An agreement created by a school or other educational organization that describes the risks involved in Internet use; outlines appropriate - safe student behavior on the Internet; asks students if they agree to use the Internet under these conditions






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






39. Ways of storing digitized images for use in webpages and multimedia products - e.g. - GIF - JPEG






40. A printed copy of computer output.






41. Software that assists teachers in preparing individual educational plans (IEPs) required by law for students with special needs; automates the process by providing on-screen prompts that remind teachers of the required components in the plan






42. Inhibited functioning created by excessive demands being placed on memory and/or other cognitive processes.






43. The continuous evaluation of instruction before - during - and after implementation - which leads to continual revision and modification in order to increase student learning.






44. 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






45. 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






46. 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






47. 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






48. A type of learning that refers to the ability to perform complex physical actions in a smooth - coordinated manner.






49. 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






50. Approximately a million bytes - or 1000 kilobytes.