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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. 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
Disequilibrium
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information and communication technology (ICT)
Database Management System (DBMS)
2. 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
Icon
Analogy
Bandwidth
FAQ
3. The most common input device; resembles the key layout of a typewriter.
Extraneous Processing
MUD
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
Keyboard
4. An asynchronous communication medium in which two or more individuals exchange messages using personal computers connected via a network or telephone lines.
Computer Conferencing
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
morphing
Gesture-Recognition System
5. Short for malicious software - any software specifically designed to damage - destroy - disrupt operations - or spy on the operation of computers
Compensation
Assimilation
Implementation
malware
6. 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
Course Management System (CMS)
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Adventure Learning (AL)
Circular reference
7. A mathematical expression that directs an electronic spreadsheet to perform various kinds of calculations on the numbers entered in it; in a spreadsheet - a command inserted in a cell and used to do calculations on data
Content expert
Formula
Bit
Distractors
8. The collection of all related records in a database.
Local-area network (LAN)
Interactive multimedia
Datafile
Instructional designer
9. Previously created graphics designed to be added to word processing or desktop publishing documents or to computer-based instruction.
inert knowledge
Instructional game
Applications
Clip Art
10. A device that allows analog audio or video to be captured in a form that the computer can use.
Bitmap and vector graphics
Hacker
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Digitizer
11. The adaptive use of previously acquired knowledge to analyze and understand new situations.
Intelligence
Learning Theory
Intelligent tutoring system
Designing Instruction
12. The products created by a database program; any collection of data stored in a computer or on a computer medium
Full Immersion Systems
Assimilation
Files
Input/Output Device
13. (short for Command Line Interface) the interface is where the user types a text command and the computer responds according to that command.
Halftone
Cycle Of Continuous Improvement
Instructional design
CLI
14. 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
Lossless and lossy compressions
Interactive media
Authoring Software
15. An instructional designer's roles and responsibilities include: researching K-12 educator user requirements for portal development - multi-media tools and video-mediated learning - determining the screen layout - creating the flowcharts - and specify
Instructional plan
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Animation key frame
Instructional designer
16. A type of learning that refers to feelings - beliefs - and values that lead individuals to make consistent choices when given the opportunity.
HTML 5
Knowledge
IEP Generator
Attitudes
17. Not occurring at the same time - form of distance communications in which information and messages are left for the receiver to read later; contrasts with synchronous communications - in which information and messages are sent and received immediatel
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Asynchronous
Byte
music synthesizer
18. 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
Interactive multimedia
Blu-Ray Disc
Foreign Language Dictionaries
Augmented Reality
19. Online sites that allow users to input sentences and paragraphs of text in one language and get a translation into another language
language translators (machine translation)
Gesture-Recognition System
Microprocessor
Ethnicity
20. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.
Learning environment
Classroom Observation
Lighting
Interface
21. An instructional method that involves showing how to do a task as well as describing why - when - and where it is done. Provides a real or lifelike example of the skill or procedure to be learned.
Electronic reference software
Individualized education program (IEP)
HTML 5
Demonstration
22. 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
Discussion
information and communication technology (ICT)
Local-area network (LAN)
Essential Processing
23. 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
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
Impairment
Microprocessor
Animation key frame
24. One of the first browser programs designed to allow Internet resources to be displayed graphically rather than just in text
Mosaic
Antivirus software
Computer Gradebook
Culture
25. '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
Mnemonic
Cursor
Lossless and lossy compressions
Data Mining
26. A statistical method designed by Gene V Glass (1976) to summarize results across studies and measure the size of the effect a 'treatment' such as technology-based methods has over and above traditional methods
Authoring Software
Blood Pressure Devices
meta-analysis
mastery learning
27. An assessment instrument consisting of a series of statements with which students indicate their degree of agreement or disagreement; created by psychologist Rensis Likert
Content expert
Assistive Technology
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Likert scale
28. An instructional approach that provides an appealing environment in which learners invest effort to follow prescribed rules in order to attain a challenging goal; designed to increase motivation by adding game rules to a learning activity
Cloud Computing
Instructional game
Browser
Audiographics
29. 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
mastery learning
Megabyte
Java
Graphics Tablet
30. A graphical means of illustrating the logical flow of a computer program.
Instructional designer
Flowcharting
Bulletin Board (BB)
Bit
31. A measure of how much learners achieve per unit of time or dollar spent; for example - (Posttest - Pretest)/Time - or (Posttest - Pretest)/Cost.
Database Management System (DBMS)
Event Driven
mastery learning
Instructional efficiency
32. Software tools used to enhance and format photos that are then imported into desktop publishing systems or webpage products
Conditions
Cloze Exercises
Image Editing Programs
Designing Instruction
33. A set of instructions that tells the computer how to do something.
Compensation
Frame
Computer Program
Charting/Graphing Tool
34. A computer system that stores and manipulates a database of information about geographic locations; users see data pertaining to a geographic location overlaid on a map of the area
Interlacing
Design
Geographic Information System (GIS)
CLI
35. Growing problem of online harassment in social networks
Automaticity
Cyberbullying
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Discovery Learning
36. Short for 'web log -' a web page that serves as a publicly accessible location for discussing a topic or issue; began as personal journals and expanded to become public discussion forums in which anyone can give opinions on a topic
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Computer System
Blog
Generative Processing
37. General category of portable computer devices such as smart phones and tablets (e.g. - iPads)
Graphic
Lossless and lossy compressions
mobile device
Animation key frame
38. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.
Database Management System (DBMS)
Instructional activity
Digital Divide
Accelerometer
39. Hardware such as a keyboard - mouse - or joystick through which the user sends instructions to the computer.
Digitizer
Gigabyte
Input device
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
40. Occurs when it is necessary to keep a certain position that is not relative to the new cell location. It is possible by inserting a dollar sign - $ - before the column letter or a $ before the row number - or sometimes both to lock the cell location
MP3
Absolute address or absolute positioning
Automaticity
Culture
41. Sometimes referred to as the ADDIE model - the current version of systems approach of instructional design is a process comprised of a series of phases: analysis - design - development - implementation - and evaluation. Currently - almost all ISD mod
ADDIE model
Classroom Observation
logic bomb
interactive whiteboard
42. According to learning theorists Benjamin Bloom and B. F. Skinner - an instructional approach in which students learn a sequence of objectives that define mastery of the subject; students pass tests on each objective to demonstrate they have mastered
learner-centered instruction
Computer Platforms
mastery learning
CMYK graphics
43. The specific items used in a lesson and delivered through various media formats - such as video - audio - print - and so on.
Cloze Exercises
Instructional materials
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
information visualization
44. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
Disequilibrium
Distractors
App
Domain
45. Software programs designed to perform a specific function for the user - such as processing text - performing calculations - and presenting content lessons.
Applications
Field
CPU
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46. For learners of English and foreign languages - activities in which they use computers in language testing - teaching - and learning in and out of class
Computer
Handheld Technologies
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Image Formats
47. Instructional format that combines elements of face-to-face teaching and learning with elements of distance education. Also known as blended learning.
Implementation
Ergonomics
Event Driven
Hybrid Learning
48. Also known as a hot link or hot spot. On the Internet - a piece of text or an image that has been programmed into a web page to send the browser to another Internet location; in a multimedia product - a piece of text or an image that has been program
Digitizer
link
Image Formats
interactive whiteboard
49. 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
Inclusion
Algorithm
Mouse
Java
50. A type of hypermedia authoring software from Adobe that has become commonly used to create interactive web-based animations
Computer-Managed Instruction
Flash
Hypermedia
English Language Learners (ELL)