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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. New term for information technology or educational technology; refers to all technologies used in education and training - as well as strategies for using them; originally in more common use outside the U.S. - but becoming more popular worldwide due
information and communication technology (ICT)
Extraneous Processing
Case Study
Computer-Based Instruction (CBI)
2. In a full immersion virtual reality (VR) system - a headset that provides the sensory channel through which the wearer 'sees' a computer-generated environment
Internet
Hits
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
3. Content experts are also called subject matter experts (or SMEs). A content expert's roles and responsibilities include: researching the content - helping with storyboard - and writing all of the text. For many multimedia projects in education - SME
Content expert
Mosaic
Impairment
Assessment
4. 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.
Haptic Interface
Instructional technology
Auto-correct
Classroom Observation
5. 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
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Logo
multiple intelligences theory
Computer-Managed Instruction
6. A set of guidelines used to reliably appraise or judge products or performances.
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Assessment Rubric
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Cloze Exercises
7. A measurement appraisal process that is ongoing - developmentally appropriate - and dynamic; the process of gathering evidence of learning.
Firewall
Lighting
Direct Observation
Assessment
8. The adaptive use of previously acquired knowledge to analyze and understand new situations.
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
inert knowledge
Bulletin Board (BB)
Intelligence
9. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.
Monitor
Database Management System (DBMS)
Digital Storytelling
Discovery Learning
10. An image format that allows transfer of artwork between any software packages that use PostScript printing files; a vector graphics file format.
integrated packages
Key word
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Instruction
11. The setting or physical surroundings in which learning takes place - including the classroom - science or computer laboratory - gymnasium - playground - and so on.
CPU
Learning environment
Heart Rate Monitor
Font
12. Piagetian view of how children learn by fitting new experiences into their existing view of the world
Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
Instructional efficiency
Assimilation
Circular reference
13. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure
Blood Pressure Devices
Full Immersion Systems
Case Study
Intelligence
14. Also called a personal computer - a stand-alone - desktop - or laptop computer that uses a microprocessor and is designed for use by an individual
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Analogy
Groupware
microcomputer
15. 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
Full Immersion Systems
instant messaging (IM)
Advance Organizer
Compensation
16. 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
Drill And Practice
Cropping
information literacy
Bandwidth
17. 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
Hacking
Multimedia authoring programs
Discovery Learning
Compensation
18. A term used on the Twitter system for a prefix to a message (Tweet)consisting of a pound sign (#)and a topic name (e.g. - #ripstevejobs). Users begin a Tweet with a hash tag to allow others to identify posts and create their own messages on that topi
Filtering Software
Learning environment
Hash Tag
Hardware
19. Graphics generally use RGB (Red - Green - and Blue) or CMYK colors. While graphics on the Web or designed for on-screen display are RGB images - both commercial offset printing and inkjet desktop printing utilize CMYK. Dots of cyan (blue) - magenta (
link
Alternative Keyboard
Electronic Mentor
CMYK graphics
20. A set of related principles explaining changes in human performance or performance potential in terms of the causes of those changes.
Halftone
Learning Theory
Feedback
Constructivist Learning
21. Category of visuals that are generally exhibited on display boards - (e.g. - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards) and are not projected.
Cookie
Audio Teleconferencing
Displayed Visuals
Database filters and queries
22. For learners of English and foreign languages - activities in which they use computers in language testing - teaching - and learning in and out of class
Blood Pressure Devices
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Designing Instruction
Fair Use Guidelines
23. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
Input/Output Device
FAQ
Asynchronous
Distractors
24. In Adobe Flash - an advanced authoring environment for creating content for the web - a mobile - or virtually any digitalplatform
Compensation
ActionScript
Integrated learning system (IIS)
Input device
25. Channels of communication that carry messages with an instructional purpose; the different ways and means by which information can be delivered to or experienced by a learner.
JPEG (also JPG)
Computer Platforms
Educational Media
Listserv
26. The application of knowledge to solve problems or complete tasks that are realistic and meaningful.
Bit
Asynchronous
JPEG (also JPG)
Learning in context
27. Computer actions or programs - such as hypermedia software - that respond to events in the environment; for example - a mouse action event that occurs when the user clicks on a button.
Bandwidth
interactive or dynamic geometry software
Input device
Event Driven
28. The central processing unit - or brain - of the computer - which controls the functions of the rest of the system and performs all numeric calculations.
Evaluation Activity
Lossless and lossy compressions
FAQ
CPU
29. The interest - or value - that instructional materials or activities have for the learner.
Interactive media
Instructional appeal
MP3
information literacy
30. 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.
Macro
Constructivist Learning
Discussion
Computer-Managed Instruction
31. 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
Design
Focusing Question
Copyright
Beta version
32. Bitmaps are graphics stored patterns of colored dots (pixels on the screen). Vector graphics are stored as mathematical descriptions of sets of lines - triangles - squares - circles - etc - with defined line widths - line colors and - for polygons -
Mass storage
Bitmap and vector graphics
Algorithm
e-books (ebooks)
33. A computer system set up to allow notices to be posted and viewed by anyone who has access to the network
Byte
Cropping
Bulletin Board (BB)
HTML 5
34. Each individual category of information recorded in a database; the smallest unit of information in a database
Body Composition Analyzer
Adventure Learning (AL)
Discovery Learning
Field
35. Individuals who are learning English as their majority language for everyday uses - employment - and educational purposes. ELL also stands for English Language Learning
Flaming - spam - and chain letter
Assessment
Favorites File
English Language Learners (ELL)
36. In printing - halftone refers to the technique of simulating shades of gray or color by varying the size of dots in a grid - or the number of pixels in a given area.
Halftone
Distance Education
Electronic Gradebook
Antivirus software
37. Various techniques designed to direct attention to certain aspects of information - including the use of bold - underlined - or italicized print; color - labels - and arrows for pictorial information; and speaking more loudly or more slowly to highli
Database Management System (DBMS)
Domain Name
Highlighting
Full Immersion Systems
38. Advanced calculators that can graph equations - as well as perform calculation functions involved in higher-level math and science problems; allows users to enter equations and shows graphs that result from those equations
Instructional designer
Graphing Calculator
Corrective Feedback
Java applets
39. An animation key frame is a single still image defined throughout an animated sequence that occurs at a pivotal point in that sequence.
Computer
Memory
Knowledge
Animation key frame
40. Stories that can be read from a computer screen - on mobile devices - or as print books with interactive buttons; also known as interactive storybooks
Input/Output Device
Hardware
Electronic Storybooks
instructional software
41. A measure of the difference between what learners know before and after instruction; for example - Posttest - Pretest = Achievement.
Audiographics
Instructional effectiveness
Lossy compression
Flowcharting
42. Television-like display screen that uses a cathode ray tube.
Ergonomics
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Blended Intercultural Collaborations
CRT
43. An event - object - or circumstance that comes after a behavior and is attributable to the behavior.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Gigabyte
microcomputer-based lab (MBL)
Consequence
44. 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
Handicap
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Megabyte
Modem
45. Most animation software lets developers specify a beginning position and an ending position - then calculates the positions in between.
Lighting
Animation - path
Consequence
Instruction
46. 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
Digital Divide
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Cell
Copyright
47. A measure of how much learners achieve per unit of time or dollar spent; for example - (Posttest - Pretest)/Time - or (Posttest - Pretest)/Cost.
Instructional efficiency
Heart Rate Monitor
Instructional effectiveness
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
48. A 4.72-inch-diameter disc on which a laser has digitally recorded information such as audio - video - or computer data.
Application Activity
HTML 5
Compact Disc (CD)
Instructional activity
49. 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
Motivation
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Image Formats
Charting/Graphing Tool
50. Software tools used to enhance and format photos that are then imported into desktop publishing systems or webpage products
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory)
Instructional designer
Integrated learning system (IIS)
Image Editing Programs