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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. 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






2. A branch of computer science concerned with the design of computers and software that are capable of responding in ways that emulate the decision-making capabilities of the human mind.






3. A computer network covering a limited geographical area - such as a single building or even a single room within a building; in a typical local area network (or LAN) configuration - one computer is designated as the file server which stores all of th






4. A computer database program that can store and manipulate students' grades.






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






6. Refers to the attitudes - values - customs - and behavior patterns that characterize a social group.






7. Sequences of frames shown in a linear way with presentation software (e.g. - PowerPoint)






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






9. 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.






10. A pointing device used to select and move information on the computer display screen. When the mouse is moved along a flat surface such as a desktop - an arrow moves across the display screen in the same direction. The mouse typically has one to thre






11. A set of related principles explaining changes in human performance or performance potential in terms of the causes of those changes.






12. Flaming messages are messages which express overly strong feelings. Spam is the term for e-mail junk mail - which should not be for¬warded. Chain letters are letters that have been forwarded from several previous e-mail readers. According to netiquet






13. 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






14. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates the standards that define acceptable performance.






15. An event - object - or circumstance that comes after a behavior and is attributable to the behavior.






16. 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






17. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.






18. 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






19. Software tools that simplify the activity of making highly graphic materials such as awards certificates and greeting cards by offering sets of clip art and pre-designed templates to which people add their own content






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






21. Alpha testing is the early testing phase of the project. The full functionality of the alpha version of the software program may not yet be implemented. This early review allows the client to evaluate the project.






22. System in which a camera or sensor reads body movements and communicates them to a computer - which processes the gestures as commands and uses them to control devices or displays






23. 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






24. An instructional software function that presents items for students to work on (usually one at a time) and gives feedback on correctness; a series of practice exercises designed to increase fluency in a new skill or to refresh an existing one. Use of






25. The selection and arrangement of information - activities - methods - and media to help students meet predetermined learning goals.






26. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.






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






28. The process of determining which digital tools and which methods for implementing them are the most appropriate responses to given educational needs and problems






29. An animation key frame is a single still image defined throughout an animated sequence that occurs at a pivotal point in that sequence.






30. A type of learning that refers to the ability to perform complex physical actions in a smooth - coordinated manner.






31. The process of taking a series of individual pictures -- called frames -- and stringing them together in a timed sequence to give the appearance of continuous motion. Animations are motion files - either in 2-D animation or 3-D animation. On the Web






32. A collection of information systematized by computer software to allow storage and easy retrieval through keyword searching; the program designed to accomplish these tasks






33. Subject matter expert who volunteers to work closely with students online






34. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.






35. The manner in which individuals identify themselves based on their (or their ancestors') country of origin.






36. A worldwide radio-navigation system made possible by a bank of orbiting satellites and their ground stations to pinpoint exact geographic locations on earth; a device that cross-references a GPS signal with mapping software and shows the location to






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






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






39. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time






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






41. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.






42. Either software or devices with software that help carry out complex numeric calculations involved in higher-level math problems (e.g. - Maple)






43. 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






44. A technique that reduces the amount of a graphic that shows or prints.






45. A computer dedicated to managing a computer network and providing resources to other computers on the network (the clients). The file server is usually faster and has larger storage capabilities than the client machines.






46. A committee composed of the parent - administrator - assessment personnel - regular education teacher - special education teacher - and other pertinent representatives who meet on a regular basis to make decisions in regard to admission - services -






47. In cognitive load theory - the use of working memory that results in productive - engaged learning






48. Coined by a Boeing researcher in 1990 - it refers to a computer-generated environment in which a real-life scene is overlaid with information that enhances our understanding and uses of it






49. General category of portable computer devices such as smart phones and tablets (e.g. - iPads)






50. Short for metamorphosing; refers to an animation technique in which one image gradually turns into another; also known as tweening