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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Each individual category of information recorded in a database; the smallest unit of information in a database






2. A compression standard that produces compressed - high-quality audio files. To create an MP3 file - you need a program that copies a song from a CD or download from the Internet to your hard drive - and an encoder to convert the file to the MP3 forma






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






4. Programs that allow teachers to author and display lessons for use with interactive whiteboard systems






5. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.






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






7. 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






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






9. 'Image map' allows graphics to respond to mouse clicks to lead to more than one place from a single graphic. Clickable maps can be based on graphical maps such as floor plans - road maps - regional maps - and the like. The imagemapper - or simple ima






10. Also known as information design uses pictures - symbols - colors - and words to communicate ideas - illustrate information - or express relationships visually.






11. In Adobe Flash - an advanced authoring environment for creating content for the web - a mobile - or virtually any digitalplatform






12. 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






13. 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






14. Video games that provide physical activity or exercise through interactive play






15. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.






16. Devices that record data over time with sensors






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






18. Professional organization for music educators






19. A procedure of instruction selected to help learners achieve objectives or understand the content or message of instruction (e.g. - presentation - simulation - drill and practice - cooperative learning).






20. Also called a personal computer - a stand-alone - desktop - or laptop computer that uses a microprocessor and is designed for use by an individual






21. A type of learning that refers to feelings - beliefs - and values that lead individuals to make consistent choices when given the opportunity.






22. Learning is a persisting change in human performance or performance potential [brought] about as a result of the learner's interaction with the environment. To change (or have the capacity to change) one's level of ability or knowledge.






23. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time






24. Software that assists teachers in preparing individual educational plans (IEPs) required by law for students with special needs; automates the process by providing on-screen prompts that remind teachers of the required components in the plan






25. An image format used for drawn images - illustrations - clip art - or animations; It is universally acceptable on the Web. Images in the this format are restricted to 256 colors (best - actually 216 'web-safe' colors). The format is suited to images






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






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






28. Music-making equipment controlled by a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) device






29. A type of information that describes the potential usefulness of facts - concepts - and principles.






30. A series of steps needed to solve a particular problem or perform a particular task; a methodical - logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier -- but also more error-prone -- use of heu






31. An asynchronous communication medium in which two or more individuals exchange messages using personal computers connected via a network or telephone lines.






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






33. Also referred to as a domain designator - a required part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) on the Internet that indicates what kind of group owns the server; examples include '.edu -' '.com -' and '.org'






34. Software that is given away free of charge - but whose author still retains all rights.






35. A graphical representation of interrelated concepts that students can use as a learning aid or that teachers can use as an aid in content organization; tools designed to help people think through and explore ideas or topics by developing these visual






36. A type of instructional activity that provides students with an opportunity to practice using what they are learning.






37. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates under what circumstances students are expected to perform.






38. 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






39. 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






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






41. 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






42. 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






43. A measurement appraisal process that is ongoing - developmentally appropriate - and dynamic; the process of gathering evidence of learning.






44. According to learning theorist Howard Gardner - nine different and relatively independent types of intelligence that may be fostered by differentiated instruction and assessment






45. An activity in which students with disabilities participate in one or more selected classes in general education






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






47. In education - academic dishonesty in which someone uses another's work obtained from the Internet as his/her own - also known as online cheating






48. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system






49. A way to store addresses of frequently used websites on your computer; in a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly






50. 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