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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. A type of learning that refers to the ability to recall specific information.






2. Designates a type of learning of English that occurs after a student achieves some level of proficiency in another - native language; more commonly-used term is now English Language Learning or ELL






3. A type of mnemonic in which mental pictures are used to represent new information.






4. The use of the computer in the delivery of instruction.






5. One of the first browser programs designed to allow Internet resources to be displayed graphically rather than just in text






6. One of several digital formats for video that are able to be used with video editing software






7. 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






8. 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






9. The belief system that holds that humans construct all knowledge in their minds by participating in certain experiences; knowledge is the result of constructing both mechanisms for learning and one's own unique version of the knowledge - colored by b






10. A major category of locations on the Internet. Major domains include com (company) - edu (educational institution) - gov (government) - net (network) - and org (organization).






11. The process of selectively receiving information from the environment.






12. 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.






13. Using a computer system to administer and score assessment measures; also - computer adaptive testing - computer-based testing






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






15. The beta version of instructional software is a full-functioning version of the product with all known problems resolved. Both the client and the design team review the beta version to search for problems that will need to be addressed. Since the bet






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






17. Term coined in 1984 by the president of the Aldus Corporation to refer to the activity of using software to produce documents that gives users a high degree of control over the composition and layout of material on a printed page - including both tex






18. A form of evaluation that involves having a knowledgeable person come into the classroom to watch a lesson in process - to comment on how well the materials and activities work - and to make suggestions for improvements.






19. Devices that record data over time with sensors






20. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software






21. 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






22. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by counting calories






23. Literally 'multiple media' or 'a combination of media -' a software product or system that incorporates sequential or simultaneous use of a variety of media formats in a single presentation or program. Today - this term conveys the notion of a system






24. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure






25. 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






26. Software used by architects and others to aid in the design of structures such as houses and cars






27. Piagetian view of how children change their views of the world by incorporating new experiences






28. A liquid crystal display device used with a computer or VCR for large-group display.






29. The purpose of interlacing is to have a partial image initially appear on screen rather than having to wait for the entire image to download. The main advantage of interlacing is that end users know what type of graphic image they are about to view a






30. 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






31. 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






32. Email additions; may be documents - graphics - or software.






33. 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






34. A type of outsourcing in which many people are asked to give their input online to solve a problem that has proven resistant to efforts of single individuals or organizations






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






36. Media formats that allow or require some level of physical activity from the user - which in some way alters the sequence of presentation.






37. A graphical means of illustrating the logical flow of a computer program.






38. Any pictorial representation of information such as charts - graphs - animated figures - or photographic reproductions.






39. An internal state that leads people to choose to work toward certain goals and experiences. Defines what people will do rather than what they can do.






40. A teaching and learning model based on behavioral and cognitive theories; students receive information from teachers and do teacher-directed activities






41. A set of instructions that tells the computer how to do something.






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






43. A response made by an individual.






44. Pavlovian view of learning as involuntary physical responses to outside stimuli (e.g. - dogs salivate automatically at the sight of a dog food can)






45. The second phase of the Plan - Implement - Evaluate model. Focus is on the use of instructional materials and activities designed to help students achieve the outcomes specified in the instructional plan.






46. Software that protects a school's or company's entire computer system from attempts by others to gain unauthorized access to it and also prevents access by users to certain sites; or set up to prevent someone from going to certain locations on the In






47. A form of education in which some means - electronic or otherwise - is used to connect people with instructors and/or resources that can help them acquire knowledge and skills; structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the






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






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






50. 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