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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Sometimes referred to as the ADDIE model - the current version of systems approach of instructional design is a process comprised of a series of phases: analysis - design - development - implementation - and evaluation. Currently - almost all ISD mod






2. Video games that provide physical activity or exercise through interactive play






3. The specific items used in a lesson and delivered through various media formats - such as video - audio - print - and so on.






4. The practice of collecting data from all the information available and searching it to see relationships among the data elements






5. A printer that combines laser and photocopying technology to produce very high-quality output - comparable to that produced in typesetting. Laser printers can produce text as well as high-quality graphics and can achieve print densities of up to 1 -2






6. Software tools used to enhance and format photos that are then imported into desktop publishing systems or webpage products






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






8. An associational information-processing system in the text domain. In a hypertext system - text information is stored in nodes - and nodes are interconnected to other nodes of related information; in 1960 - Ted Nelson coined the term to describe a da






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






10. 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






11. Short for malicious software - any software specifically designed to damage - destroy - disrupt operations - or spy on the operation of computers






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






13. A school specialist who helps students and teachers to become effective users of ideas and information by providing access to materials - providing instruction - and working with teachers to design learning strategies to meet the needs of individual






14. 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






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






16. An animation key frame is a single still image defined throughout an animated sequence that occurs at a pivotal point in that sequence.






17. 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.






18. In contrast to lossless compression - lossy compression refers to a technique of shrinking file sizes by giving away some precision of detail. JPEG images are an example of a file that is compressed this way. By reducing the quality of a picture when






19. Short for metamorphosing; refers to an animation technique in which one image gradually turns into another; also known as tweening






20. The systematic process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.






21. 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






22. 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)






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






24. 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






25. 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.






26. Alpha testing is the early testing phase of the project. The full functionality of the alpha version of the software program may not yet be implemented. This early review allows the client to evaluate the project.






27. A printed copy of computer output.






28. An activity in which students with disabilities participate in one or more selected classes in general education






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






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






31. Storage inside the computer. The CPU in a personal computer retrieves and deposits information in the computer's internal memory. Also called main memory.






32. 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)






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






34. System in which a camera or sensor reads body movements and communicates them to a computer - which processes the gestures as commands and uses them to control devices or displays






35. An internal network or a subset of the Internet - usually available only to the members of the organization that set it up; as a provision for security - some technical department set up Intranets which are parts of the Internet used internally withi






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






37. 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






38. 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






39. 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






40. Research finding that formats that are beneficial for one group have a negative impact on a group with the opposite characteristic






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






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






43. 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.






44. Short for 'web log -' a web page that serves as a publicly accessible location for discussing a topic or issue; began as personal journals and expanded to become public discussion forums in which anyone can give opinions on a topic






45. 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.






46. A rule of thumb or flexible guideline that can be adapted to fit each instructional situation.






47. 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






48. According to learning theorist Jerome Bruner - a more effective way of children learning concepts by discovering them during their interaction with the environment; an instructional method that uses an inductive - or inquiry - method to encourage stu






49. A revision of the HTML standard that provides many of the features of a Flash environment without using Flash






50. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system