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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. The set of high-speed data lines connecting the major networks that make up the Internet.






2. A pointing device used to select and move information on the computer display screen. When the mouse is moved along a flat surface such as a desktop - an arrow moves across the display screen in the same direction. The mouse typically has one to thre






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






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






5. '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






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






7. A collection of information systematized by computer software to allow storage and easy retrieval through keyword searching; the program designed to accomplish these tasks






8. A type of printer that forms letters on the page by shooting tiny electrically charged droplets of ink.






9. The products created by a database program; any collection of data stored in a computer or on a computer medium






10. According to the American Library Association (ALA) - it is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate - evaluate - and use effectively the needed information






11. A collection of components that includes the computer and all of the devices used with it.






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






13. Systems that allow individuals to view and examine the world through multiple layering of geographic data within a spatial environment; use of technology for visualization - analysis - and measurement of features and phenomena






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






15. The application of knowledge to solve problems or complete tasks that are realistic and meaningful.






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






17. Bitmaps are graphics stored patterns of colored dots (pixels on the screen). Vector graphics are stored as mathematical descriptions of sets of lines - triangles - squares - circles - etc - with defined line widths - line colors and - for polygons -






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






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






20. Can be either software that supports the on-screen creation of music scores with several parts or tracks - or a hardware component of a music synthesizer workstation






21. 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.






22. 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






23. A single networked delivery system that combines sophisticated computer-assisted instruction (CAI) with computer-managed instruction (CMI). Intellectual skills A type of learning that refers to a variety of thinking skills - including concept learnin






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






25. An assessment instrument consisting of a series of statements with which students indicate their degree of agreement or disagreement; created by psychologist Rensis Likert






26. 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






27. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by counting calories






28. An animation key frame is a single still image defined throughout an animated sequence that occurs at a pivotal point in that sequence.






29. Fundamental to most operating systems is the concept of files and directories (or folders). A file system in most operating resembles an inverted tree with the roots at the top and branches at the bottom. This tree structure uses directories or folde






30. Individuals who are learning English as their majority language for everyday uses - employment - and educational purposes. ELL also stands for English Language Learning






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






32. A synchronous form of Internet communication in which individuals type messages to one another






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






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






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






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






37. Feedback that tells students specifically what they can do to correct their performance.






38. Literally 'multiple media' or 'a combination of media -' a software product or system that incorporates sequential or simultaneous use of a variety of media formats in a single presentation or program. Today - this term conveys the notion of a system






39. The term authoring suggests writing. Authoring programs are designed to help teachers and students produce courseware and programs. These authoring programs help the user develop computer programs in computer languages that can be otherwise quite dif






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






41. A worldwide radio-navigation system made possible by a bank of orbiting satellites and their ground stations to pinpoint exact geographic locations on earth; a device that cross-references a GPS signal with mapping software and shows the location to






42. Online environments in which users can interact through their graphic representations (i.e. - avatars)






43. Software that provides on-screen blank musical bars on which the user enters the musical key - time - and individual notes that constitute a piece of sheet music






44. Proposed by learning theorist Albert Bandura as learning that occurs through actions - rather than by observation






45. 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.






46. Software that uses e-mail to deliver topic specific information to a targeted group of respondents.






47. A printed copy of computer output.






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






49. The use of graphical symbols instead of text commands to control common computer functions such as copying programs and disks; a GUI is where the user clicks on a visual screen that has icons - windows and menus - by using a pointing device - such as






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