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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. A small text file transferred to a web browser through an Internet server for the purpose of tracking the Internet usage habits of the person using the browser






2. The most common input device; resembles the key layout of a typewriter.






3. 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






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






5. Any practical device used to make information easier to remember - including rhymes - acronyms - and acrostics.






6. An event - object - or circumstance that prompts a behavior.






7. A type of mnemonic in which an unfamiliar new word is linked to a similar-sounding familiar word - which is used to create a visual image that incorporates the meaning of the new word.






8. The iris is used to control the opening behind the lens that allows light to enter the camera. When lighting is low the iris may be opened to let in more light. And when the light level is high the iris can be partially closed to let in less light. B






9. An instructional designer's roles and responsibilities include: researching K-12 educator user requirements for portal development - multi-media tools and video-mediated learning - determining the screen layout - creating the flowcharts - and specify






10. An instructional plan for an individual student (usually one with special needs) that describes the student's current level of proficiency and also establishes short- and long-term goals for future focus. An IEP is typically developed through a confe






11. A communications service that allows users to create a private chat room which only members of a mutually agreed upon list may enter; the system alerts a user when someone from the IM list is online; IM also designates the act of instant messaging -






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






13. Types of computer systems identified by their operating systems - e.g. - PCs with Windows operating systems or Macintoshes with Mac-OS operating systems






14. 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






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






16. A type of instructional activity designed to help students understand - remember - and apply new information.






17. The process of determining which digital tools and which methods for implementing them are the most appropriate responses to given educational needs and problems






18. (short for Command Line Interface) the interface is where the user types a text command and the computer responds according to that command.






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






20. A printed copy of computer output.






21. The physical components of the computer system; the mechanical - magnetic - electronic - and electrical components making up a computer system






22. Pages or items listed as results of an Internet or database search






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






24. A type of hypermedia authoring software from Adobe that has become commonly used to create interactive web-based animations






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






26. The process of taking a series of individual pictures -- called frames -- and stringing them together in a timed sequence to give the appearance of continuous motion. Animations are motion files - either in 2-D animation or 3-D animation. On the Web






27. A system of information representation in which the information-text - graphics - animation - audio - and/or video is stored in interlinked nodes; software that allows information stored in various media or various parts of media to be connected (oft






28. 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






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






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






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






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






33. An image format that allows transfer of artwork between any software packages that use PostScript printing files; a vector graphics file format.






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. A portion of the instructional objective that indicates the standards that define acceptable performance.






38. A common term in science education reform - synonymous with immersing students in authentic learning experiences






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






40. 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






41. 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






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






43. Sections programmed to display on a web page; the contents of each frame are actually different web pages displayed on one screen; the term refers to a single complete graphic image that is displayed chronologically with other graphic images. A singl






44. 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.






45. Also called a mail server - this is the computer or software that operates an e-mail discussion list on the Internet. Interested individuals subscribe to the list and subsequently receive all e-mail that is sent to the listserv; on the Internet - a p






46. Using technology to accommodate difficulties individuals have with performing specific tasks - e.g. - providing speech recognition software to those with physical disabilities that limit their use of a pencil or a keyboard






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






48. 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






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






50. 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