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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. An image format that allows transfer of artwork between any software packages that use PostScript printing files; a vector graphics file format.






2. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.






3. The process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.






4. The use of the computer in the management of instruction - including applications such as student record keeping - performance assessment - and monitoring students' progress.






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






6. A distance education technology that uses a speakerphone to extend a basic telephone call and permits instruction and interaction between individuals or groups at two or more locations.






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






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






9. 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






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. Groups of people who 'meet -' usually via email - webpages - or other electronic means - to support each other's learning; in distance education - strategic - ongoing efforts by the instructor to encourage student-to-student interaction - as well as






13. In a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly






14. Pictures of people that focus on just the head or from mid-chest and up are called mug shots. Mug shots are often used in newsletters - newspapers - school yearbooks and company directories. Mug shots of feature columnists may appear next to their co






15. On the Internet - a way of transferring files from one computer to another using common settings and transmission procedures; also - to transfer files; computer users can use a File Transport Protocol (or FTP) client to transfer files to and from com






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






17. 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






18. 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.






19. A statement that likens something new to something familiar. Analogies are typically used either to make abstract information more concrete or to organize complex information.






20. Inhibited functioning created by excessive demands being placed on memory and/or other cognitive processes.






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






22. A worldwide collection of computer networks that can exchange information by using a common software standard; sometimes referred to (erroneously) as synonymous with the World Wide Web (WWW) - which is actually a subset of the Internet






23. A computer input device that permits the development of graphic images by translating drawing on the tablet into onscreen images.






24. The practice of collecting data from all the information available and searching it to see relationships among the data elements






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






26. A rule of thumb or flexible guideline that can be adapted to fit each instructional situation.






27. A technique that reduces the amount of a graphic that shows or prints.






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






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






30. In cognitive load theory - the use of working memory that results in productive - engaged learning






31. Calculator with probes or sensors connected to it to allow gathering of numerical data






32. According to learning theorist B. E Skinner - experiences (positive reinforcement - negative reinforcement - punishment) that shape desired behavioral responses






33. 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






34. A type of instructional activity designed to determine how well students have mastered lesson objectives.






35. An individual who gains access to computer systems without authorization.






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






37. Short for metamorphosing; refers to an animation technique in which one image gradually turns into another; also known as tweening






38. Combinations of type characters that resemble human faces when turned sideways. Used to indicate emotion or intent on e-mail or in chat rooms.






39. The manner in which individuals identify themselves based on their (or their ancestors') country of origin.






40. 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






41. A target language - or language of study - when the language being studied is spoken mainly in other countries






42. The amount of working memory that is available to a learner to process new information and that is taken up at a given time by a learning task






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






44. 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






45. A response made by an individual.






46. Compression is the process to reduce file size through 'zipping' or 'archiving'. The compressed or zipped file can be from a large file or can contain several files that have been squeezed into a single file. After compression - the extraction proces






47. A branch of computer science concerned with the design of computers and software that are capable of responding in ways that emulate the decision-making capabilities of the human mind.






48. Good lighting consists of three elements: key light - fill light - and back light. The key light is usually located about 45 ° to the right or left of the camera - while the fill light is commonly located 30° to 45 ° from the camera - opposite the ke






49. 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






50. A committee composed of the parent - administrator - assessment personnel - regular education teacher - special education teacher - and other pertinent representatives who meet on a regular basis to make decisions in regard to admission - services -