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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. In a full immersion virtual reality (VR) system - a headset that provides the sensory channel through which the wearer 'sees' a computer-generated environment
Data Loggers
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
malware
Image Editing Programs
2. Tools offered through a special Google site that provide users access to online programs for word processing - spreadsheets - and presentations; the site offers storage of documents on a Google server and allows for sharing of documents among multipl
Google Docs
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Graphing Calculator
3. An image format used for drawn images - illustrations - clip art - or animations; It is universally acceptable on the Web. Images in the this format are restricted to 256 colors (best - actually 216 'web-safe' colors). The format is suited to images
Learning environment
Domain Name
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
Distance Education
4. 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.
English Language Learners (ELL)
long-term memory (LTM)
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory)
information and communication technology (ICT)
5. A 4.72-inch-diameter disc on which a laser has digitally recorded information such as audio - video - or computer data.
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
Compact Disc (CD)
Cloud Computing
Java applets
6. A type of mnemonic in which an unfamiliar new word is linked to a similar-sounding familiar word - which is used to create a visual image that incorporates the meaning of the new word.
Image Formats
Key word
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
Cooperative Learning
7. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.
FAQ
Laser printer
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Advance Organizer
8. General category of portable computer devices such as smart phones and tablets (e.g. - iPads)
Macro
mobile device
Icon
Animation - path
9. Also called a personal computer - a stand-alone - desktop - or laptop computer that uses a microprocessor and is designed for use by an individual
Internal memory
Discovery Learning
microcomputer
interactive or dynamic geometry software
10. Software designed to maintain and calculate student grades
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Halftone
Image Formats
Electronic Gradebook
11. Devices that record data over time with sensors
Educational Technology
Interlacing
Learning in context
Data Loggers
12. The amount of working memory that is available to a learner to process new information and that is taken up at a given time by a learning task
Domain Name
Font
Cognitive Load
Directed Instruction
13. The adaptive use of previously acquired knowledge to analyze and understand new situations.
Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
microcomputer-based lab (MBL)
Intelligence
LCD projector
14. A type of mnemonic in which mental pictures are used to represent new information.
Backbone
CPU
Imagery
ARPAnet
15. An instructional plan for an individual student (usually one with special needs) that describes the student's current level of proficiency and also establishes short- and long-term goals for future focus. An IEP is typically developed through a confe
Mouse
Individualized education program (IEP)
Copyright
Lossy compression
16. In order to display a full-color graphic image on a 256-color monitor - computers simulate the colors it cannot display by way of dithering - which is combining pixels from a 256-color palette into patterns that approximate other colors. At a distanc
Dithering
Designing Instruction
Alternative Keyboard
Home Page
17. 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
Instructional designer
Digital Divide
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Accelerometer
18. The use of the computer in the delivery of instruction.
link
Browser
Digital Divide
Computer-Based Instruction (CBI)
19. Use of the computer to orchestrate text - images - audio - and video to support a storytelling narrative with multimedia.
Information activity
Listserv
Digital Storytelling
Instruction
20. Software that protects a school's or company's entire computer system from attempts by others to gain unauthorized access to it and also prevents access by users to certain sites; or set up to prevent someone from going to certain locations on the In
link
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Firewall
Instructional game
21. Combinations of type characters that resemble human faces when turned sideways. Used to indicate emotion or intent on e-mail or in chat rooms.
Emoticons
Feedback
Authoring Software
Integrated learning system (IIS)
22. 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
Google Docs
Distance Education
instructional software
Interactive multimedia
23. An internal state that leads people to choose to work toward certain goals and experiences. Defines what people will do rather than what they can do.
Motivation
Computer Gradebook
Javascript
Analogy
24. 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
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
multimedia
Design
Advance Organizer
25. The process of restoring balance between present understanding and new experiences. According to Piaget - learning depends on this process so it is important for teachers to confront students with new experiences or data to advance their cognitive de
Classical Conditioning
Cursor
Equilibration
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
26. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software
Digital Divide
Electronic Gradebook
Classroom Observation
Auto-tuning
27. An outline - preview - or other such pre-instructional cue used to promote retention of content to be learned.
Bookmark
Distractors
Advance Organizer
Knowledge
28. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Mnemonic
Learning environment
Formula
29. 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.)
information literacy
Copyright
Disability
Keyboard
30. 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
information and communication technology (ICT)
Corrective Feedback
music synthesizer
Bitmap and vector graphics
31. 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
Attention
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Label
Exergaming
32. Antidote utilities to detect - eliminate and protect from viruses - worms and Trojans. It typically contains an engine - a resident virus shield - virus databases or DAT files - a task scheduler - an e-mail scanner - and an update manager. It guards
Event Driven
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
Antivirus software
Auto-correct
33. Activity when students submit their written or artistic products to a website
Body Composition Analyzer
Image Capture
Electronic Publishing
Blended Intercultural Collaborations
34. Compression is the process to reduce file size through 'zipping' or 'archiving'. The compressed or zipped file can be from a large file or can contain several files that have been squeezed into a single file. After compression - the extraction proces
Content expert
Analogy
Compression and extraction tools
Digital Divide
35. 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
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
mobile device
JPEG (also JPG)
Intelligent tutoring system
36. An individual's preferred ways for processing and organizing information and for responding to environmental stimuli.
Full Immersion Systems
Motor skills
Bitmap and vector graphics
Learning style
37. A printed copy of computer output.
Hard Copy
Hacker
Computer System
Iris
38. 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
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Graphic
Lossy compression
Computer Program
39. 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
Gesture-Recognition System
Constructivism
Image Capture
MUD
40. The central processing unit - or brain - of the computer - which controls the functions of the rest of the system and performs all numeric calculations.
Input/Output Device
CPU
Impairment
Gesture-Recognition System
41. A common term in science education reform - synonymous with immersing students in authentic learning experiences
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
Auto-correct
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
MUD
42. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by determining the percent of body fat
Hybrid Learning
instructional software
Learning environment
Body Composition Analyzer
43. The manner in which individuals identify themselves based on their (or their ancestors') country of origin.
Ethnicity
Antecedent
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory)
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
44. A form of evaluation that involves watching students as they work through some part(s) of the lesson.
Absolute address or absolute positioning
Direct Observation
interactive whiteboard activity software
Hard Copy
45. 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
IEP Generator
Motor skills
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
CLI
46. Liquid crystal display screen - commonly used in computers and also in conjunction with display panels and projectors as large-group display devices.
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
Hash Tag
Assessment
LCD screen
47. Computer actions or programs - such as hypermedia software - that respond to events in the environment; for example - a mouse action event that occurs when the user clicks on a button.
Application Activity
Electronic Mail (email)
Event Driven
Lossless and lossy compressions
48. Good lighting consists of three elements: key light - fill light - and back light. The key light is usually located about 45 ° to the right or left of the camera - while the fill light is commonly located 30° to 45 ° from the camera - opposite the ke
Highlighting
Cloze Exercises
Assessment
Lighting
49. A revision of the HTML standard that provides many of the features of a Flash environment without using Flash
Foreign Language (FL)
HTML 5
Computer
Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Format
50. 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
Demonstration
ADDIE model
Digital Literacy
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