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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. A way to store addresses of frequently used websites on your computer; in a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly
meta-analysis
Cookie
Bookmark
Data Loggers
2. 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)
Datafile
Blog
integrated packages
Computer Platforms
3. Program stored on individual computers or on the school or district network in order to prevent access to Internet sites with inappropriate materials
Generative Processing
Filtering Software
Geocaching
Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
4. The term authoring suggests writing. Authoring programs are designed to help teachers and students produce courseware and programs. These authoring programs help the user develop computer programs in computer languages that can be otherwise quite dif
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory)
Multimedia authoring programs
Field
Files
5. An assessment instrument consisting of a series of statements with which students indicate their degree of agreement or disagreement; created by psychologist Rensis Likert
Alternative Keyboard
Likert scale
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
Forms Makers
6. According to learning theorist Robert Gagné - a sequenced set of building block skills a student must learn in order to learn a higher-order skill
Bitmap and vector graphics
Chat
learning hierarchies
Label
7. A form of evaluation that involves watching students as they work through some part(s) of the lesson.
Learning in context
Direct Observation
Foreign Language Dictionaries
Geographic Information System (GIS)
8. A set of guidelines used to reliably appraise or judge products or performances.
long-term memory (LTM)
interactive or dynamic geometry software
Antivirus software
Assessment Rubric
9. A single block in a spreadsheet grid - formed by the intersection of a row and a column that may contain numerical values - words - or character data - and formulas or calculation commands.
Copyright
Cell
laptop computer
Consequence
10. A 4.72-inch-diameter disc on which a laser has digitally recorded information such as audio - video - or computer data.
Instructional efficiency
information literacy
Java
Compact Disc (CD)
11. The manner in which individuals identify themselves based on their (or their ancestors') country of origin.
Ethnicity
Hypermedia
Auto-correct
Disability
12. Video games that provide physical activity or exercise through interactive play
Exergaming
Handicap
Full Immersion Systems
Chat Room
13. Classroom surfaces used for writing and displaying information - including chalkboards - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards - magnetic boards - and flip charts.
Display Boards
Content expert
Hypermedia
ARPAnet
14. One of the first browser programs designed to allow Internet resources to be displayed graphically rather than just in text
Mosaic
Inkjet printer
Discussion
Learning Theory
15. Typeface used in word processing or desktop publishing; the appearance of the text itself - which can be altered through the selection of various typefaces and sizes of type. These include many typefaces common to the printing field - such as Times -
Electronic Gradebook
instant messaging (IM)
Font
Directory File Structure
16. Teaching/learning model based on cognitive learning theory; holds that learners should generate their own knowledge through experience-based activities rather than being taught it by teachers
Megabyte
Hypertext
Constructivist Learning
Implementation
17. Types of computer systems identified by their operating systems - e.g. - PCs with Windows operating systems or Macintoshes with Mac-OS operating systems
Blood Pressure Devices
interactive whiteboard activity software
Computer Platforms
Audio Teleconferencing
18. Abbreviation for application - software that normally has an extension of .app and refers to any Internet application specifically designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones
Blu-Ray Disc
App
Event Driven
Foreign Language (FL)
19. High definition DVD format
Copyright
Blu-Ray Disc
Instructional technology
ASCII format
20. A unique electronic address for an individual or organization - analogous to a postal address.
Direct Observation
Email Address
Computer-Managed Instruction
Instructional activity
21. Individuals who are learning English as their majority language for everyday uses - employment - and educational purposes. ELL also stands for English Language Learning
Cell
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
English Language Learners (ELL)
Avatar Spaces
22. 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.
CRT
Copyright
Drill And Practice
Electronic Gradebook
23. Approximately a million bytes - or 1000 kilobytes.
Font
Mnemonic
Applications
Megabyte
24. A file format for storing and sending video sequences on a network
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
Electronic reference software
Learning
Cropping
25. Software tools that automatically draw and print desired charts or graphs from data entered by users
Animation key frame
Charting/Graphing Tool
Megabyte
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
26. Sections programmed to display on a web page; the contents of each frame are actually different web pages displayed on one screen; the term refers to a single complete graphic image that is displayed chronologically with other graphic images. A singl
Frame
CLI
CRT
Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Format
27. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.
Blu-Ray Disc
Learning environment
Disability
Cloze Exercises
28. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Font
Advance Organizer
Auto-tuning
29. Use of the computer to orchestrate text - images - audio - and video to support a storytelling narrative with multimedia.
Fair Use Guidelines
Application Activity
Digital Storytelling
Learning environment
30. A collection of components that includes the computer and all of the devices used with it.
Logo
Event Driven
Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
Computer System
31. The term describes the data-carrying capacity of a transmission line. In other words - how much data flows on a given transmission path. It can apply to network connections - system buses - or any 'pipe' through which data pours. High-bandwidth conne
Bandwidth
FAQ
Fair Use
Cloud Computing
32. The application of technological processes and tools which can be used to solve problems of instruction and learning with an emphasis on applying the most current digital and information tools.
Mailing list
Cropping
Graphic
Educational Technology
33. A camera that stores pictures in computer compatible digital format rather than on film.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
multiple intelligences theory
Digital Camera
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
34. A major category of locations on the Internet. Major domains include com (company) - edu (educational institution) - gov (government) - net (network) - and org (organization).
Course Management System (CMS)
Macro
Domain
Instructional plan
35. 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.)
Instructional effectiveness
Disability
Grammar Checker
Cyberbullying
36. 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)
Displayed Visuals
Browser
logic bomb
inert knowledge
37. Pre-developed applications created with the Java programming language; make possible web page features such as animations and special effects - graphics and buttons - interactive displays -web data collection forms - and chatrooms
Database
Authoring Software
Font
Java applets
38. Liquid crystal display screen - commonly used in computers and also in conjunction with display panels and projectors as large-group display devices.
Instructional efficiency
Interactive media
Audiographics
LCD screen
39. Software designed for groups of students or teachers alike. The computer is viewed by a cooperative group of students or can be projected to the entire class to stimulate discussions and debates.
Data Mining
Flowcharting
Groupware
Hacker
40. Term for the distribution of applications - processing power - and storage across many computers accessible via the Internet.
Equilibration
Cloud Computing
Compensation
Global Positioning System (GPS)
41. Also referred to as a domain designator - a required part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) on the Internet that indicates what kind of group owns the server; examples include '.edu -' '.com -' and '.org'
Domain Name
Lossless and lossy compressions
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
laptop computer
42. 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
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
Lighting
Interlacing
Frame
43. The use of the computer as a device for mediating communication between teacher and students and among students - often over distances. Electronic mail and computer conferencing are two types of application software commonly used in CMC.
Computer
Computer Program
Lossless and lossy compressions
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
44. 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
Instructional activity
Individualized education program (IEP)
Graphics Tablet
Avatar
45. Learning is a persisting change in human performance or performance potential [brought] about as a result of the learner's interaction with the environment. To change (or have the capacity to change) one's level of ability or knowledge.
Foreign Language Dictionaries
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Learning
46. A device that includes a display screen connected to a computer and digital projector; allows information projected on the screen to be manipulated with special pens or one's hands and also allows drawings or notes from a given session to be saved an
ADDIE model
interactive whiteboard
Hypertext
Cropping
47. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.
Memory
Monitor
Hypertext
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
48. 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
Constructivist Learning
Internal memory
Likert scale
Harmony
49. Circular reference of electronic spreadsheet formula happens when you enter a formula that includes functions referring back to the cell in which the formula is contained. When this happens - users receive an error message referring to circular refer
Digital Literacy
Favorites File
morphing
Circular reference
50. The interest - or value - that instructional materials or activities have for the learner.
Beta version
Instructional appeal
Alpha testing
Distributed Education
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