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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
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
Logo
Learning environment
2. A single networked delivery system that combines sophisticated computer-assisted instruction (CAI) with computer-managed instruction (CMI). Intellectual skills A type of learning that refers to a variety of thinking skills - including concept learnin
Mnemonic
Integrated learning system (IIS)
Icon
learning communities
3. A measurement appraisal process that is ongoing - developmentally appropriate - and dynamic; the process of gathering evidence of learning.
Assessment
Accelerometer
Cognitive Load
Animation
4. A graphical representation of interrelated concepts that students can use as a learning aid or that teachers can use as an aid in content organization; tools designed to help people think through and explore ideas or topics by developing these visual
Input/Output Device
Computer Gradebook
Automaticity
Concept Map
5. In education - academic dishonesty in which someone uses another's work obtained from the Internet as his/her own - also known as online cheating
Directed Instruction
learning communities
Cybercheating
Keyboard
6. On the Internet - a way of transferring files from one computer to another using common settings and transmission procedures; also - to transfer files; computer users can use a File Transport Protocol (or FTP) client to transfer files to and from com
Extraneous Processing
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Javascript
Local-area network (LAN)
7. High definition DVD format
Course Management System (CMS)
Blu-Ray Disc
Direct Observation
Filtering Software
8. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.
music synthesizer
Hard Copy
Cursor
Flowcharting
9. Devices that record data over time with sensors
Auto-correct
Data Loggers
Cooperative Learning
Hacker
10. Storage inside the computer. The CPU in a personal computer retrieves and deposits information in the computer's internal memory. Also called main memory.
Internal memory
Likert scale
Full Immersion Systems
Cognitive Load
11. The use of the computer in the management of instruction - including applications such as student record keeping - performance assessment - and monitoring students' progress.
Computer-Managed Instruction
Halftone
imagemap
Artificial intelligence (AI)
12. A combination input and output device that allows a computer to communicate with another computer over telephone or cable TV lines; (short for modulator-demodulator) converts digital computer information into sound (and vice versa) for transmission o
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
morphing
Freeware
Modem
13. A collection of eight bits - equivalent to one alphanumeric character.
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Byte
Display Boards
Handheld Technologies
14. Classroom surfaces used for writing and displaying information - including chalkboards - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards - magnetic boards - and flip charts.
Gigabyte
inquiry-based learning
Image Capture
Display Boards
15. Proposed by learning theorist Albert Bandura as learning that occurs through actions - rather than by observation
Enactive Learning
Java applets
Home Page
Blog
16. Input device - used primarily with games - that moves on-screen figures or a cursor with a handle that moves in all directions
Extraneous Processing
joystick
Domain Name
Chat
17. One of several digital formats for video that are able to be used with video editing software
Digital Camera
Java
Displayed Visuals
Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Format
18. 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 (
Direct Observation
Email Address
CMYK graphics
Hits
19. A dynamic instructional method in which individuals talk together - share information - and work cooperatively toward a solution or consensus. This method encourages classroom rapport and actively involves students in learning.
ADDIE model
Formula
Compact Disc (CD)
Discussion
20. A blueprint for instructional lessons based on analyses of the learners - the context - and the task to be learned. Planning involves the process of deciding what methods of instruction are best for bringing about desired changes in student knowledge
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Chat Room
Electronic Whiteboard
Instructional plan
21. 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
interactive whiteboard
Electronic reference software
Data Mining
information and communication technology (ICT)
22. A single silicon chip that contains all of the CPU circuits for a computer system.
music synthesizer
Computer-Based Instruction (CBI)
Full Immersion Systems
Microprocessor
23. Pages or items listed as results of an Internet or database search
Augmented Reality
Hits
Case Study
Instructional designer
24. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by determining the percent of body fat
Likert scale
Body Composition Analyzer
logic bomb
Integrated learning system (IIS)
25. 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
Motor skills
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
Java
Modem
26. A printed copy of computer output.
Local-area network (LAN)
Cell
Hard Copy
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
27. 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
Compensation
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory)
Hard Copy
28. The process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.
Designing Instruction
Datafile
Bookmark
Monitor
29. Either software or devices with software that help carry out complex numeric calculations involved in higher-level math problems (e.g. - Maple)
Displayed Visuals
Favorites File
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
Harmony
30. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system
Artificial intelligence (AI)
laptop computer
Instructional plan
long-term memory (LTM)
31. Device consisting of a transmitter - which senses the heartbeat from the heart's electrical impulses - and a wristwatch receiver - which receives and records each beat through radio transmission from the transmitter
JPEG (also JPG)
Heart Rate Monitor
Classical Conditioning
Individualized education program (IEP)
32. A video or computer display device. The most common output device for personal computers.
Monitor
Integrated learning system (IIS)
Email Address
Mosaic
33. Also known as information design uses pictures - symbols - colors - and words to communicate ideas - illustrate information - or express relationships visually.
Laser printer
information visualization
Data Loggers
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
34. Combinations of type characters that resemble human faces when turned sideways. Used to indicate emotion or intent on e-mail or in chat rooms.
Heart Rate Monitor
Intelligence
Emoticons
Motor skills
35. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time
logic bomb
Learning in context
Disequilibrium
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
36. Programs that allow users to create and manipulate geometric constructions and provide environments in which to make discoveries and conjectures related to geometry concepts and objects
Avatar Spaces
interactive or dynamic geometry software
Demonstration
Criteria
37. Subject matter expert who volunteers to work closely with students online
Home Page
Electronic Mentor
Mosaic
Evaluation
38. A common term in science education reform - synonymous with immersing students in authentic learning experiences
Impairment
Chat
Grammar Checker
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
39. Research finding that formats that are beneficial for one group have a negative impact on a group with the opposite characteristic
Flowcharting
Database Management System (DBMS)
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
Graphing Calculator
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.
Macro
FM Amplification System
CRT
e-books (ebooks)
41. 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.
Avatar
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Fair Use
File Server
42. 'Lossless' compression such as the GIF format is generally safer for recompression since it utilizes 'lossless' compression. Meaning when the GIF image is compressed - no information is lost from its contents. On the other hand - formats that utilize
Lossless and lossy compressions
Classical Conditioning
Megabyte
Applications
43. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.
Gigabyte
Learning environment
Grammar Checker
Input device
44. 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
Emoticons
LCD screen
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Algorithm
45. A collection of information systematized by computer software to allow storage and easy retrieval through keyword searching; the program designed to accomplish these tasks
Database
Cookie
Animation - path
Electronic Whiteboard
46. Advanced calculators that can graph equations - as well as perform calculation functions involved in higher-level math and science problems; allows users to enter equations and shows graphs that result from those equations
Google Docs
Cloud Computing
Graphing Calculator
Intelligence
47. Software that is given away free of charge - but whose author still retains all rights.
Information activity
Freeware
Blu-Ray Disc
Distractors
48. Literally 'multiple media' or 'a combination of media -' a software product or system that incorporates sequential or simultaneous use of a variety of media formats in a single presentation or program. Today - this term conveys the notion of a system
Animation - path
mobile device
Focusing Question
multimedia
49. A set of guidelines used to reliably appraise or judge products or performances.
Compression and extraction tools
Assessment Rubric
malware
Downloading
50. Classroom display that allow teachers or students to interact with the computer through a touch sensitive board on which the computer screen is projected.
Compression and extraction tools
inert knowledge
Emoticons
Electronic Whiteboard