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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. 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).
Discussion
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
IEP Generator
Instructional method
2. Multimedia that allows user interactions so that the user can determine the direction of the program or presentation.
Automaticity
Interactive multimedia
Haptic Interface
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
3. An agreement created by a school or other educational organization that describes the risks involved in Internet use; outlines appropriate - safe student behavior on the Internet; asks students if they agree to use the Internet under these conditions
mainstreaming
Interface
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
ASCII format
4. An input accessory lets the computer user input data into the computer - whereas an output device allows the computer to communicate its results to the world outside. Input/output devices are also called I/O devices. The computer keyboard - display a
Input/Output Device
Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Format
morphing
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
5. 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
Conditional Information
Computer-Managed Instruction
Gesture-Recognition System
Computer System
6. 'Lossless' compression such as the GIF format is generally safer for recompression since it utilizes 'lossless' compression. Meaning when the GIF image is compressed - no information is lost from its contents. On the other hand - formats that utilize
Assessment Rubric
Lossless and lossy compressions
App
Hypermedia
7. 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
Blu-Ray Disc
ADDIE model
Cyberbullying
8. 'Image map' allows graphics to respond to mouse clicks to lead to more than one place from a single graphic. Clickable maps can be based on graphical maps such as floor plans - road maps - regional maps - and the like. The imagemapper - or simple ima
Feedback
Instructional efficiency
imagemap
Datafile
9. Software tools that create documents and web pages with 'fillable' forms
Lossy compression
Forms Makers
Musical Educators National Conference (MENC)
Listserv
10. A printer that combines laser and photocopying technology to produce very high-quality output - comparable to that produced in typesetting. Laser printers can produce text as well as high-quality graphics and can achieve print densities of up to 1 -2
Java
learner-centered instruction
Laser printer
malware
11. Receiving information over a network from another computer; to bring information (e.g. - text files -images) to a computer from the Internet or other network or from a computer to a disc
Downloading
CMYK graphics
Lossy compression
Blood Pressure Devices
12. According to learning theorist Jerome Bruner - a more effective way of children learning concepts by discovering them during their interaction with the environment; an instructional method that uses an inductive - or inquiry - method to encourage stu
morphing
Attitudes
Discovery Learning
Data Loggers
13. Sometimes called paint or raster graphics - in which each pixel directly corresponds to a spot on the display screen. When scaled to larger sizes - this type of graphic looks jagged or aliased; Developed originally for use on Disk Operating System (D
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
Accommodation
Case Study
Design
14. The adaptive use of previously acquired knowledge to analyze and understand new situations.
Intelligence
Assistive Technology
Classroom Observation
Focusing Question
15. Fundamental to most operating systems is the concept of files and directories (or folders). A file system in most operating resembles an inverted tree with the roots at the top and branches at the bottom. This tree structure uses directories or folde
Direct Observation
Directory File Structure
Bitmap and vector graphics
Digital Literacy
16. 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
Laser printer
CLI
Cycle Of Continuous Improvement
Hypertext
17. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time
Cooperative Learning
Application Activity
Keyboard
logic bomb
18. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.
Memory
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
morphing
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
19. In education - academic dishonesty in which someone uses another's work obtained from the Internet as his/her own - also known as online cheating
Classical Conditioning
MUD
Cybercheating
Constructivism
20. Types of computer systems identified by their operating systems - e.g. - PCs with Windows operating systems or Macintoshes with Mac-OS operating systems
Logo
multimedia
Computer Platforms
Mnemonic
21. First released in 2002 - a scripting language that must be installed on a server to be used in web development; a scripting language that generates HTML source code to create dynamic web pages
Distance Education
Compact Disc (CD)
Animation
ASP.NET
22. A term coined by Lloyd Morrisett - former president of the Markle Foundation - used to describe the gap between those individuals who have access to technology such as computer software - the Internet - and so on and those who do not.
Directory File Structure
Digital Divide
Computer Platforms
Listserv
23. Applications software that is designed specifically to deliver or assist with student instruction on a topic; software that can be used to enhance teaching and learning in many ways. Drill and practice - educational games - tutorials - simulation - a
Digital Literacy
Enactive Learning
instructional software
Cognitive Overload
24. 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.
Cooperative Learning
Learning
Image Editing Programs
Alpha testing
25. A collection of eight bits - equivalent to one alphanumeric character.
Instructional activity
Byte
Impairment
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
26. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by counting calories
instant messaging (IM)
Emoticons
Accelerometer
Hash Tag
27. Ways of storing digitized images for use in webpages and multimedia products - e.g. - GIF - JPEG
LCD projector
Image Formats
Full Immersion Systems
Instructional efficiency
28. Term for the distribution of applications - processing power - and storage across many computers accessible via the Internet.
information visualization
Cloud Computing
Mass storage
Discovery Learning
29. 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
Heuristic
Cognitive Load
MP3
Haptic Interface
30. Online sites that function like other dictionaries in that they give definitions for words and phrases in common usage - but provide the additional capability of looking up the word or phrase in one language (e.g. - French or German) and get the defi
Foreign Language Dictionaries
Model
Drop cap
meta-analysis
31. Combinations of type characters that resemble human faces when turned sideways. Used to indicate emotion or intent on e-mail or in chat rooms.
Evaluation Activity
information literacy
Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
Emoticons
32. The software capability to copy images from web pages or computer applications and store them on your own computer.
Image Capture
Impairment
Java
Learning style
33. A shortcut to encoding a series of actions in a computer program. Provides the means to perform a number of separate steps through a single command.
Generative Processing
Antivirus software
Macro
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
34. 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.
Firewall
Impairment
Alpha testing
Lighting
35. A three-dimensional representation of a real object; it may be larger - smaller - or the same size as the object represented.
Gesture-Recognition System
information visualization
Model
joystick
36. Guidelines limiting the rights of copyright holders and allowing portions of copyrighted materials to be used for educational purposes; guidelines for portion - time - amount - and distribution of copyrighted materials for educational purposes.
Encoding
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Digital Literacy
Fair Use Guidelines
37. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.
Cursor
Avatar
Auto-tuning
imagemap
38. A special education law that requires schools to educate students with disabilities in least restrictive environments to the greatest extent of their abilities using plans tailored to the individual needs of the students.
Auto-tuning
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Avatar
Mnemonic
39. According to learning theorist Howard Gardner - nine different and relatively independent types of intelligence that may be fostered by differentiated instruction and assessment
music synthesizer
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
Chat Room
multiple intelligences theory
40. 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
Assimilation
Assessment
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
Fair Use
41. Television-like display screen that uses a cathode ray tube.
Directory File Structure
CLI
CRT
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
42. A first step in web development that involves planning what the website will look like.
Listserv
Design
Analogy
learning hierarchies
43. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
Distractors
Domain Name
Learning Theory
Computer Platforms
44. 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
interactive whiteboard
inquiry-based learning
Antecedent
Database filters and queries
45. Video games that provide physical activity or exercise through interactive play
Mug shots
HTML 5
Exergaming
Full Immersion Systems
46. Software that provides on-screen blank musical bars on which the user enters the musical key - time - and individual notes that constitute a piece of sheet music
Motivation activity
music editor
Computer Gradebook
Browser
47. A small text file transferred to a web browser through an Internet server for the purpose of tracking the Internet usage habits of the person using the browser
Audio Teleconferencing
Cookie
Assistive Technology
information literacy
48. The process of determining which digital tools and which methods for implementing them are the most appropriate responses to given educational needs and problems
integrating educational technology
Motor skills
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
Mailing list
49. 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.
Key word
Distance Education
Google Docs
Copyright
50. Short for metamorphosing; refers to an animation technique in which one image gradually turns into another; also known as tweening
LCD projector
morphing
Hypermedia
Interactive media