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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. 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
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
Java
Font
2. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates under what circumstances students are expected to perform.
Attention
Conditions
Instructional plan
Authoring Software
3. A procedure of instruction selected to help learners achieve objectives or understand the content or message of instruction (e.g. - presentation - simulation - drill and practice - cooperative learning).
Input/Output Device
Electronic reference software
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Instructional method
4. The manner in which individuals identify themselves based on their (or their ancestors') country of origin.
Fair Use
Electronic Mail (email)
Library/media specialist
Ethnicity
5. According to learning theorist B. E Skinner - experiences (positive reinforcement - negative reinforcement - punishment) that shape desired behavioral responses
microcomputer
Blu-Ray Disc
Auto-tuning
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
6. 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
Halftone
Instructional plan
Interlacing
Electronic reference software
7. 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
Event Driven
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
multimedia
Discovery Learning
8. The products created by a database program; any collection of data stored in a computer or on a computer medium
Backbone
Files
ARPAnet
Bulletin Board (BB)
9. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.
Generative Processing
LCD screen
Computer-Managed Instruction
Database Management System (DBMS)
10. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.
Memory
Equilibration
Knowledge
Animation - path
11. Can be either software that supports the on-screen creation of music scores with several parts or tracks - or a hardware component of a music synthesizer workstation
Instructional method
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
music sequencer
12. A type of problem solving that requires students to actively participate in real or hypothetical problem situations that reflect the types of experiences actually encountered in the discipline under study
Blu-Ray Disc
Interlacing
Hacking
Case Study
13. The continuous evaluation of instruction before - during - and after implementation - which leads to continual revision and modification in order to increase student learning.
Digital Literacy
Cycle Of Continuous Improvement
Discussion
music synthesizer
14. The process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.
Bookmark
multimedia
Designing Instruction
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
15. A liquid crystal display device used with a computer or VCR for large-group display.
Bulletin Board (BB)
Absolute address or absolute positioning
Constructivism
LCD projector
16. The physical components of the computer system; the mechanical - magnetic - electronic - and electrical components making up a computer system
learning hierarchies
Hardware
Analogy
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
17. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time
Flowcharting
logic bomb
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Learning style
18. 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
Algorithm
Hits
Hypertext
Mug shots
19. 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
Hands-On/Minds-On Science
Impairment
DVD
Disequilibrium
20. Any pictorial representation of information such as charts - graphs - animated figures - or photographic reproductions.
Graphic
FM Amplification System
Displayed Visuals
Chat Room
21. An instructional method that involves small heterogeneous groups of students working toward a common academic goal or task. Its use promotes positive interdependence - individual accountability - collaborative/social skills - and group processing ski
Cooperative Learning
Digital Divide
Computer Conferencing
Audio Teleconferencing
22. 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
Formative Evaluation
Learning Theory
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
23. Software used by architects and others to aid in the design of structures such as houses and cars
Body Composition Analyzer
Graphing Calculator
Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
language translators (machine translation)
24. 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 -
Assessment
Font
Behavior
Design
25. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system
Forms Makers
Interactive media
Integrated learning system (IIS)
laptop computer
26. Systems that allow individuals to view and examine the world through multiple layering of geographic data within a spatial environment; use of technology for visualization - analysis - and measurement of features and phenomena
Displayed Visuals
Cooperative Learning
Geospatial Technologies
Knowledge
27. An animation key frame is a single still image defined throughout an animated sequence that occurs at a pivotal point in that sequence.
Evaluation
Animation key frame
Information activity
Disequilibrium
28. Term for the distribution of applications - processing power - and storage across many computers accessible via the Internet.
Cloud Computing
Mouse
Clip Art
Cognitive Overload
29. 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.
Cell
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Motivation
Internet
30. 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)
Hash Tag
Interactive media
Equilibration
integrated packages
31. (short for Command Line Interface) the interface is where the user types a text command and the computer responds according to that command.
Harmony
Instructional plan
CLI
Lighting
32. Small - multi-purpose devices such as cellphones - e-books - and 'smart' pens that make it easy to view - communicate - and share information - regardless of location
Enactive Learning
Handheld Technologies
Learning
Integrated learning system (IIS)
33. A machine that processes information according to a set of instructions.
Input/Output Device
Logo
Computer
Generative Processing
34. Stands for 'Joint Photographic Experts Group -' an image format used for photographs; it is a format for encoding photographs that uses fewer bytes than the pixel-by-pixel approaches of GIF. It supports many colors and it is possible to obtain good q
Impairment
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
JPEG (also JPG)
Graphics Tablet
35. A high-level programming language originally designed as an artificial intelligence (AI) language but later popularized by Seymour Papert (based on the learning theories of Jean Piaget) as an environment to allow children to learn problem-solving beh
Intelligence
Classical Conditioning
Logo
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
36. The most common input device; resembles the key layout of a typewriter.
Attention
Inkjet printer
Computer Gradebook
Keyboard
37. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
Cooperative Learning
Graphic Document Makers
Distractors
Hacking
38. Subject matter expert who volunteers to work closely with students online
Electronic Mentor
JPEG (also JPG)
Avatar
Cognitive Overload
39. 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.
Computer Gradebook
Audiographics
Clip Art
High-Level Language
40. 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
Lighting
malware
Iris
Drop cap
41. A collection of a person's work products over time - arranged so that he or she and others can see how skills have developed and progressed - and presented in an electronic form such as a website or multimedia product; websites created by students to
ADDIE model
Enactive Learning
Disequilibrium
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
42. A term introduced by Whitehead in 1929 to mean skills that students learn in isolation but do not know how to transfer later to problems that require them
Likert scale
morphing
inert knowledge
Domain Name
43. Ways of storing digitized images for use in webpages and multimedia products - e.g. - GIF - JPEG
Image Formats
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Handheld Technologies
Mug shots
44. A collection of information systematized by computer software to allow storage and easy retrieval through keyword searching; the program designed to accomplish these tasks
Instructional plan
Avatar
learning hierarchies
Database
45. 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
Information activity
Firewall
information visualization
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
46. The interest - or value - that instructional materials or activities have for the learner.
Distributed Education
Instructional appeal
Interactive multimedia
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
47. 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
Hard Disk
information literacy
Foreign Language Dictionaries
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
48. Growing problem of online harassment in social networks
Flash
Instructional design
Cyberbullying
Learning Theory
49. Types of computer systems identified by their operating systems - e.g. - PCs with Windows operating systems or Macintoshes with Mac-OS operating systems
Accelerometer
Blood Pressure Devices
CRT
Computer Platforms
50. Also called a personal computer - a stand-alone - desktop - or laptop computer that uses a microprocessor and is designed for use by an individual
microcomputer
Lossless and lossy compressions
Displayed Visuals
Adventure Learning (AL)