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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Computer software that continuously analyzes a student's test responses and presents more or less difficult questions based on the student's performance






2. High definition DVD format






3. A built-in feature of word-processing software that automatically detects and corrects misspelled words and incorrect capitalization






4. 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






5. A device that allows analog audio or video to be captured in a form that the computer can use.






6. According to information-processing learning theorists - one of the three kinds of memory or 'stores' the brain uses to process information - much like a computer; LTM can hold information indefinitely after it is linked to prior knowledge already in






7. In cognitive load theory - mental activity uses cognitive capacity but does not help the learner learn






8. The use of the computer as a device for mediating communication between teacher and students and among students - often over distances. Electronic mail and computer conferencing are two types of application software commonly used in CMC.






9. A filter of an electronic database program allows application of a set of selection criteria or sorting instructions to the records in a table. When a database is closed - the selection criteria and/or sorting instructions will be wiped out. In contr






10. Instructional format that combines elements of face-to-face teaching and learning with elements of distance education. Also known as blended learning.






11. Originally - the ability to use computer devices and software to locate and use information; now refers to skills in using the information that technological devices carry - in addition to skills in using the devices themselves






12. Growing problem of online harassment in social networks






13. An event - object - or circumstance that prompts a behavior.






14. An electronic go-between by which the computer communicates with a peripheral device.






15. Software designed for groups of students or teachers alike. The computer is viewed by a cooperative group of students or can be projected to the entire class to stimulate discussions and debates.






16. Classroom display that allow teachers or students to interact with the computer through a touch sensitive board on which the computer screen is projected.






17. Research finding that formats that are beneficial for one group have a negative impact on a group with the opposite characteristic






18. Proposed by learning theorist Albert Bandura as learning that occurs through actions - rather than by observation






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






20. The third phase in the Plan - Implement - Evaluate model. Focus is on assessment techniques used to determine the level of learning students have achieved and/or the effectiveness of the instructional materials.






21. A first step in web development that involves planning what the website will look like.






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






23. Also called a mail server - this is the computer or software that operates an e-mail discussion list on the Internet. Interested individuals subscribe to the list and subsequently receive all e-mail that is sent to the listserv; on the Internet - a p






24. A type of instructional software tool consisting of hardware devices (probes) and software (probeware) to allow scientific data to be gathered and processed by a computer






25. A file format for storing and sending video sequences on a network






26. Information provided to students regarding how well they are doing during practice.






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






28. An authoring specification on the Internet for how data will be collected at a website - CGI programs are written in a language such as PERL






29. Software tools that create documents and web pages with 'fillable' forms






30. A level of skill that allows a person to respond immediately (i.e. - automatically) with the correct answer to a problem






31. 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






32. Classroom surfaces used for writing and displaying information - including chalkboards - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards - magnetic boards - and flip charts.






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






34. 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






35. An object-oriented scripting language that - like Java - is used to create dynamic websites






36. Television-like display screen that uses a cathode ray tube.






37. 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.






38. Category of visuals that are generally exhibited on display boards - (e.g. - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards) and are not projected.






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






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






41. An online activity in which students look at a database of caches listed at a geocaching website (e.g. - http://www.geocaching.com) - decide on a cache to hunt for - use GPSs to help them locate it - and share their experiences with others involved i






42. An activity completed during a lesson to help students learn. There are five types of instructional activities: motivation - orientation - information - application - and evaluation activities.






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






44. Abbreviation for application - software that normally has an extension of .app and refers to any Internet application specifically designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones






45. 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






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






47. A type of instructional activity that leads students to want to learn and to put in the effort required for learning.






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






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






50. 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






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