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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. Each individual category of information recorded in a database; the smallest unit of information in a database
Cell
Harmony
Generative Processing
Field
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
Instructional plan
MP3
information visualization
Groupware
3. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software
Blood Pressure Devices
Impairment
Mosaic
Auto-tuning
4. Programs that allow teachers to author and display lessons for use with interactive whiteboard systems
interactive whiteboard activity software
Clip Art
Handheld Technologies
multimedia
5. Software that enables the user to enter - edit - store - retrieve - sort - and search through computer databases.
Icon
Local-area network (LAN)
Database Management System (DBMS)
Event Driven
6. Using a computer system to administer and score assessment measures; also - computer adaptive testing - computer-based testing
Educational Media
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Hypertext
Domain Name
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
Macro
Corrective Feedback
Graphing Calculator
Directed Instruction
8. A rule of thumb or flexible guideline that can be adapted to fit each instructional situation.
Constructivism
Firewall
Heuristic
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
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
Electronic Publishing
imagemap
Domain Name
Designing Instruction
10. Also known as information design uses pictures - symbols - colors - and words to communicate ideas - illustrate information - or express relationships visually.
information visualization
Font
Instructional design
English Language Learners (ELL)
11. In Adobe Flash - an advanced authoring environment for creating content for the web - a mobile - or virtually any digitalplatform
Hash Tag
ActionScript
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Clip Art
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
Cloud Computing
Firewall
Haptic Interface
Mouse
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
Beta version
Assistive Technology
Declarative Information
Electronic Slide Shows
14. Video games that provide physical activity or exercise through interactive play
Exergaming
Educational Technology
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
multiple intelligences theory
15. Acronym for 'frequently asked questions.' Used on the Internet to disseminate basic information and to reduce repetitive queries.
FAQ
Instructional technology
Attention
Chat
16. Devices that record data over time with sensors
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Data Loggers
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
Assessment Rubric
17. Classroom surfaces used for writing and displaying information - including chalkboards - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards - magnetic boards - and flip charts.
Library/media specialist
Impairment
mobile device
Display Boards
18. Professional organization for music educators
Musical Educators National Conference (MENC)
Drop cap
Heart Rate Monitor
integrating educational technology
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).
Bit
Instructional method
Geospatial Technologies
Imagery
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
microcomputer
Integrated learning system (IIS)
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
Electronic Mentor
21. A type of learning that refers to feelings - beliefs - and values that lead individuals to make consistent choices when given the opportunity.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Foreign Language (FL)
Instructional efficiency
Attitudes
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.
Heart Rate Monitor
Hard Copy
information visualization
Learning
23. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time
music synthesizer
logic bomb
Files
Electronic Mail (email)
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
Assessment
IEP Generator
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
Antecedent
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
Classical Conditioning
Hypermedia
DVD
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
26. Most animation software lets developers specify a beginning position and an ending position - then calculates the positions in between.
Animation - path
Highlighting
Ergonomics
Information activity
27. Television-like display screen that uses a cathode ray tube.
malware
CRT
Macro
Discovery Learning
28. Music-making equipment controlled by a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) device
Fair Use
music synthesizer
Email Address
Domain
29. A type of information that describes the potential usefulness of facts - concepts - and principles.
Conditional Information
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Motor skills
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
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
Inclusion
Circular reference
Learning environment
Algorithm
31. An asynchronous communication medium in which two or more individuals exchange messages using personal computers connected via a network or telephone lines.
Computer Conferencing
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Declarative Information
Computer Platforms
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.
Instructional activity
Electronic Portfolio (e-portfolio)
Gigabyte
App
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'
Data Mining
Domain Name
Hardware
Conditional Information
34. Software that is given away free of charge - but whose author still retains all rights.
HTML 5
CLI
Hybrid Learning
Freeware
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
Concept Map
Bit
Authoring Software
Classroom Observation
36. A type of instructional activity that provides students with an opportunity to practice using what they are learning.
Gesture-Recognition System
Application Activity
Cycle Of Continuous Improvement
music sequencer
37. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates under what circumstances students are expected to perform.
Conditions
Alpha testing
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
ADDIE model
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
Bandwidth
Learning
High-Level Language
Input/Output Device
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
App
Instructional technology
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
Alternative Keyboard
40. In cognitive load theory - mental activity uses cognitive capacity but does not help the learner learn
instant messaging (IM)
Directed Instruction
Computer
Extraneous Processing
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
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
learning hierarchies
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
Beta version
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
Classical Conditioning
Geospatial Technologies
long-term memory (LTM)
Mug shots
43. A measurement appraisal process that is ongoing - developmentally appropriate - and dynamic; the process of gathering evidence of learning.
Assessment
Datafile
Input device
MP3
44. According to learning theorist Howard Gardner - nine different and relatively independent types of intelligence that may be fostered by differentiated instruction and assessment
Lighting
multiple intelligences theory
Electronic Mail (email)
Downloading
45. An activity in which students with disabilities participate in one or more selected classes in general education
Imagery
Geospatial Technologies
mainstreaming
microcomputer-based lab (MBL)
46. One of several digital formats for video that are able to be used with video editing software
Instructional plan
Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Format
Cloze Exercises
Learning Theory
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
Design
Instructional materials
Computer
Cybercheating
48. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system
Constructivism
Learning in context
laptop computer
Multimedia authoring programs
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
Information activity
Bookmark
Digital Camera
Geospatial Technologies
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
Antecedent
Mug shots
Enactive Learning
Interface