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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. A high-level programming language originally designed as an artificial intelligence (AI) language but later popularized by Seymour Papert (based on the learning theories of Jean Piaget) as an environment to allow children to learn problem-solving beh






2. Can be defined as a pleasing arrangement of parts - whether it be music - poetry - or color. In visual experiences - harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye. It engages the viewer and creates an inner sense of order. There are three formulas






3. Customized keyboards created for users with special needs (e.g. - enlarging the keys to provide more space for the student to press a key; removing keys that are not relevant for a given software; programming multi-step functions like save - print -






4. Device consisting of a transmitter - which senses the heartbeat from the heart's electrical impulses - and a wristwatch receiver - which receives and records each beat through radio transmission from the transmitter






5. A computer system set up to allow notices to be posted and viewed by anyone who has access to the network






6. General category of portable computer devices such as smart phones and tablets (e.g. - iPads)






7. 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






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






9. A type of instructional activity that provides students with an opportunity to practice using what they are learning.






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






11. A video or computer display device. The most common output device for personal computers.






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






13. First released in 2002 - a scripting language that must be installed on a server to be used in web development; a scripting language that generates HTML source code to create dynamic web pages






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






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. 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






17. In a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly






18. Software designed to help teach information and/or skills related to a topic; also known as instructional software or courseware - computer-based instruction (CBI) - computer-based learning (CBL) - computer-assisted learning (CAL) - or generic terms






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






20. 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






21. According to learning theorist Jerome Bruner - a more effective way of children learning concepts by discovering them during their interaction with the environment; an instructional method that uses an inductive - or inquiry - method to encourage stu






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






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






24. Occurs when it is necessary to keep a certain position that is not relative to the new cell location. It is possible by inserting a dollar sign - $ - before the column letter or a $ before the row number - or sometimes both to lock the cell location






25. Pavlovian view of learning as involuntary physical responses to outside stimuli (e.g. - dogs salivate automatically at the sight of a dog food can)






26. Flaming messages are messages which express overly strong feelings. Spam is the term for e-mail junk mail - which should not be for¬warded. Chain letters are letters that have been forwarded from several previous e-mail readers. According to netiquet






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






28. Activity when students submit their written or artistic products to a website






29. A computer system that stores and manipulates a database of information about geographic locations; users see data pertaining to a geographic location overlaid on a map of the area






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






31. Category of visuals that are generally exhibited on display boards - (e.g. - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards) and are not projected.






32. Approximately a billion bytes - or 1 -000 megabytes.






33. A liquid crystal display device used with a computer or VCR for large-group display.






34. One of the devices (e.g. - a data glove) that allow users to experience a full immersion virtual reality system by providing tactile or touch input






35. Devices that record data over time with sensors






36. The process of restoring balance between present understanding and new experiences. According to Piaget - learning depends on this process so it is important for teachers to confront students with new experiences or data to advance their cognitive de






37. The software capability to copy images from web pages or computer applications and store them on your own computer.






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






39. A school specialist who helps students and teachers to become effective users of ideas and information by providing access to materials - providing instruction - and working with teachers to design learning strategies to meet the needs of individual






40. An abnormality or loss of function in a physical - anatomical - or psychological structure; may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired through accident or disease






41. 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.






42. Applying scientific knowledge about human learning to the practical tasks of teaching and learning; the subset of educational technology that deals directly with teaching and learning applications (as opposed to educational administrative application






43. The smallest amount of information that the CPU can deal with; a single binary digit.






44. A type of problem solving that requires students to actively participate in real or hypothetical problem situations that reflect the types of experiences actually encountered in the discipline under study






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






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






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






48. Text used to name parts of an electronic spreadsheet.






49. Channels of communication that carry messages with an instructional purpose; the different ways and means by which information can be delivered to or experienced by a learner.






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