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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Pages or items listed as results of an Internet or database search






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






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






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






5. A single silicon chip that contains all of the CPU circuits for a computer system.






6. 'Lossless' compression such as the GIF format is generally safer for recompression since it utilizes 'lossless' compression. Meaning when the GIF image is compressed - no information is lost from its contents. On the other hand - formats that utilize






7. Antidote utilities to detect - eliminate and protect from viruses - worms and Trojans. It typically contains an engine - a resident virus shield - virus databases or DAT files - a task scheduler - an e-mail scanner - and an update manager. It guards






8. In language learning international class-to-class partnerships in which projects and casks are developed by the partner teachers in the collaborating institutions; students work with students of other cultures to provide authentic writing and researc






9. The process of translating information into some meaningful form that can be remembered.






10. Software tools used to enhance and format photos that are then imported into desktop publishing systems or webpage products






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






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






13. A measure of the difference between what learners know before and after instruction; for example - Posttest - Pretest = Achievement.






14. An agreement created by a school or other educational organization that describes the risks involved in Internet use; outlines appropriate - safe student behavior on the Internet; asks students if they agree to use the Internet under these conditions






15. A computer language that contains instructions that resemble natural language and that does not require knowledge of the inner workings of the computer to use successfully.






16. A computer dedicated to managing a computer network and providing resources to other computers on the network (the clients). The file server is usually faster and has larger storage capabilities than the client machines.






17. Condition that occurs when an impairment limits an individual from performing an activity in a manner normally expected for human beings (communicating with others - hearing - movement - manipulating objects - etc.)






18. Typeface used in word processing or desktop publishing; the appearance of the text itself - which can be altered through the selection of various typefaces and sizes of type. These include many typefaces common to the printing field - such as Times -






19. In cognitive load theory - cognitive processes that are required for making sense of material a person is trying to learn can overwhelm learner's cognitive capacity unless strategies are in place to handle it by learning theorist Robert Gagné as bein






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






21. A unique electronic address for an individual or organization - analogous to a postal address.






22. Adaptive technologies are designed specifically for persons with disabilities. These are devices that extend the abilities of an individual with special needs in ways that provide physical access (i.e. - wheelchairs - braces) and sensory access (i.e.






23. The central processing unit - or brain - of the computer - which controls the functions of the rest of the system and performs all numeric calculations.






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






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






26. For learners of English and foreign languages - activities in which they use computers in language testing - teaching - and learning in and out of class






27. 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






28. Software tools that automatically draw and print desired charts or graphs from data entered by users






29. 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






30. 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.






31. A type of learning that refers to the ability to recall specific information.






32. The preliminary or main web page of a particular website.






33. Ancillary feature of word processors that identifies a range of grammatical and format errors such as improper capitalization - lack of subject-verb agreement - split infinitives - and so on.






34. 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.






35. A form of education in which some means - electronic or otherwise - is used to connect people with instructors and/or resources that can help them acquire knowledge and skills; structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the






36. A condition that arises when an individual is unable to fulfill a role due to an impairment or disability






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






38. An instructional arrangement whereby students with disabilities receive instruction and services in a general education setting with regular education peers.






39. A special education law that requires schools to educate students with disabilities in least restrictive environments to the greatest extent of their abilities using plans tailored to the individual needs of the students.






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






41. Email additions; may be documents - graphics - or software.






42. 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.






43. Digitally encoded information permanently recorded on a compact disc; Also known as compact disc - read-only memory. It is a compact disc used to store computer data. CD-ROMs have a maximum capacity of 650MB.






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






46. 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.






47. 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






48. A computer network covering a limited geographical area - such as a single building or even a single room within a building; in a typical local area network (or LAN) configuration - one computer is designated as the file server which stores all of th






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






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







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