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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Designates a type of learning of English that occurs after a student achieves some level of proficiency in another - native language; more commonly-used term is now English Language Learning or ELL






2. A three-dimensional representation of a real object; it may be larger - smaller - or the same size as the object represented.






3. 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






4. Approximately a million bytes - or 1000 kilobytes.






5. An asynchronous communication medium in which two or more individuals exchange messages using personal computers connected via a network or telephone lines.






6. An instructional method that involves small heterogeneous groups of students working toward a common academic goal or task. Its use promotes positive interdependence - individual accountability - collaborative/social skills - and group processing ski






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






8. 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






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






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






11. 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






12. Growing problem of online harassment in social networks






13. Graphics generally use RGB (Red - Green - and Blue) or CMYK colors. While graphics on the Web or designed for on-screen display are RGB images - both commercial offset printing and inkjet desktop printing utilize CMYK. Dots of cyan (blue) - magenta (






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






15. 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






16. Use of online systems to access personal data in order to accomplish identity theft and do other malicious acts






17. One of several digital formats for video that are able to be used with video editing software






18. Motivation in which the act itself is the reward.






19. 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






20. Devices that record data over time with sensors






21. 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






22. 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






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






24. Feedback that tells students specifically what they can do to correct their performance.






25. 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






26. The preliminary or main web page of a particular website.






27. 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






28. A measure of how much learners achieve per unit of time or dollar spent; for example - (Posttest - Pretest)/Time - or (Posttest - Pretest)/Cost.






29. A standard adopted by the electronic music industry for controlling devices that play music; also known as musical instrument digital interface. Rather than recording sounds - MIDI instruments/software record finger action -- what note is being playe






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






31. 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






32. The process of determining which digital tools and which methods for implementing them are the most appropriate responses to given educational needs and problems






33. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by determining the percent of body fat






34. Condition that occurs when an impairment limits an individual from performing an activity in a manner normally expected for human beings (communicating with others - hearing - movement - manipulating objects - etc.)






35. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure






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






37. A branch of computer science concerned with the design of computers and software that are capable of responding in ways that emulate the decision-making capabilities of the human mind.






38. In cognitive load theory - mental activity uses cognitive capacity but does not help the learner learn






39. The software capability to copy images from web pages or computer applications and store them on your own computer.






40. 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.






41. Online sites that allow users to input sentences and paragraphs of text in one language and get a translation into another language






42. A compression standard that produces compressed - high-quality audio files. To create an MP3 file - you need a program that copies a song from a CD or download from the Internet to your hard drive - and an encoder to convert the file to the MP3 forma






43. In Adobe Flash - an advanced authoring environment for creating content for the web - a mobile - or virtually any digitalplatform






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






45. Can be defined as a pleasing arrangement of parts - whether it be music - poetry - or color. In visual experiences - harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye. It engages the viewer and creates an inner sense of order. There are three formulas






46. A type of instructional activity designed to determine how well students have mastered lesson objectives.






47. A collection of eight bits - equivalent to one alphanumeric character.






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






49. Music-making equipment controlled by a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) device






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