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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. The use of audio teleconferencing accompanied by the transmission of still pictures and graphics via slow-scan video - fax - or an electronic graphics tablet.






2. A response made by an individual.






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






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.






5. A set of guidelines used to reliably appraise or judge products or performances.






6. A type of printer that forms letters on the page by shooting tiny electrically charged droplets of ink.






7. 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






8. An electronic go-between by which the computer communicates with a peripheral device.






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






10. 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






11. A type of information that describes the potential usefulness of facts - concepts - and principles.






12. In a full immersion virtual reality (VR) system - a headset that provides the sensory channel through which the wearer 'sees' a computer-generated environment






13. Professional organization for music educators






14. A statement that likens something new to something familiar. Analogies are typically used either to make abstract information more concrete or to organize complex information.






15. In printing - halftone refers to the technique of simulating shades of gray or color by varying the size of dots in a grid - or the number of pixels in a given area.






16. A computer language that contains instructions that resemble natural language and that does not require knowledge of the inner workings of the computer to use successfully.






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






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






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






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






21. American Standard Code for Information Interchange; a standard way of representing text - which allows different computer brands to 'talk' to one another. It is sometimes referred to as plain text or unformatted text.






22. 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






23. Program stored on individual computers or on the school or district network in order to prevent access to Internet sites with inappropriate materials






24. The use of graphical symbols instead of text commands to control common computer functions such as copying programs and disks; a GUI is where the user clicks on a visual screen that has icons - windows and menus - by using a pointing device - such as






25. 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






26. 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






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






28. Each individual category of information recorded in a database; the smallest unit of information in a database






29. A machine that processes information according to a set of instructions.






30. 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






31. 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






32. In a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly






33. The process of translating information into some meaningful form that can be remembered.






34. 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






35. 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






36. The most common input device; resembles the key layout of a typewriter.






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






38. The third phase in the Plan - Implement - Evaluate model. Focus is on assessment techniques used to determine the level of learning students have achieved and/or the effectiveness of the instructional materials.






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






40. Most animation software lets developers specify a beginning position and an ending position - then calculates the positions in between.






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






42. 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






43. One of the rights accorded to the owner of copyright is the right to reproduce or to authorize others to reproduce the work in copies or phonorecords. This right is subject to certain limitations found in sections 107 through 118 of the copyright law






44. A magnification system in which a video camera is mounted on a frame with a television monitor. Users place materials on the desktop below the camera - set the desired magnification level - move the materials around as necessary - and information app






45. Resource for students with hearing impairments in which the teacher wears a wireless microphone and students with auditory processing learning disabilities wear receivers that amplify the teacher's voice and serve to focus attention






46. 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






47. A synchronous form of Internet communication in which individuals type messages to one another






48. 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)






49. In cognitive load theory - cognitive processes that are required for making sense of material a person is trying to learn can overwhelm learner's cognitive capacity unless strategies are in place to handle it by learning theorist Robert Gagné as bein






50. A liquid crystal display device used with a computer or VCR for large-group display.