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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. A collection of information systematized by computer software to allow storage and easy retrieval through keyword searching; the program designed to accomplish these tasks






2. A response made by an individual.






3. Short for malicious software - any software specifically designed to damage - destroy - disrupt operations - or spy on the operation of computers






4. 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.






5. Stories that can be read from a computer screen - on mobile devices - or as print books with interactive buttons; also known as interactive storybooks






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






7. Online sites that allow users to input sentences and paragraphs of text in one language and get a translation into another language






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






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






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






11. A set of related principles explaining changes in human performance or performance potential in terms of the causes of those changes.






12. 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






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






14. Each individual category of information recorded in a database; the smallest unit of information in a database






15. A set of guidelines used to reliably appraise or judge products or performances.






16. Pre-developed applications created with the Java programming language; make possible web page features such as animations and special effects - graphics and buttons - interactive displays -web data collection forms - and chatrooms






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






18. Software available in both CD and the Web formats. Electronic encyclopedia - including not only pictures - but sound and video as well. They also have powerful key word searching capabilities. In addition to electronic encyclopedias - research journa






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






20. 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






21. Term for the distribution of applications - processing power - and storage across many computers accessible via the Internet.






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






23. Professional organization for music educators






24. The collection of all related records in a database.






25. Small - multi-purpose devices such as cellphones - e-books - and 'smart' pens that make it easy to view - communicate - and share information - regardless of location






26. Stands for 'Joint Photographic Experts Group -' an image format used for photographs; it is a format for encoding photographs that uses fewer bytes than the pixel-by-pixel approaches of GIF. It supports many colors and it is possible to obtain good q






27. 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






28. On computer networks - a location for person-to-person real-time (synchronous) interaction by typing messages.






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. Multimedia that allows user interactions so that the user can determine the direction of the program or presentation.






34. Refers to the attitudes - values - customs - and behavior patterns that characterize a social group.






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






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






37. Type of virtual reality (VR) system in which i a user places a headset (e.g. - goggles or a helmet) over the eyes to provide a channel through which the wearer 'sees' (i.e. - is immersed in) a computer-generated environment






38. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by determining the percent of body fat






39. 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






40. Electronically transmitted private messages that can be sent from individuals to other individuals or groups.






41. 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






42. 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






43. Program stored on individual computers or on the school or district network in order to prevent access to Internet sites with inappropriate materials






44. 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






45. An internal network or a subset of the Internet - usually available only to the members of the organization that set it up; as a provision for security - some technical department set up Intranets which are parts of the Internet used internally withi






46. Piagetian view of how children learn by fitting new experiences into their existing view of the world






47. 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






48. In a full immersion virtual reality (VR) system - a headset that provides the sensory channel through which the wearer 'sees' a computer-generated environment






49. Use of online systems to access personal data in order to accomplish identity theft and do other malicious acts






50. Originally called OAK - a high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. An object-oriented language similar to C++ - it has become popular for its ability to do interactive graphic and animation activities on web pages; a computer la






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