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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1
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1. An image format that allows transfer of artwork between any software packages that use PostScript printing files; a vector graphics file format.
Haptic Interface
Monitor
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Constructivist Learning
2. The incorrect or less appropriate alternative answers for a given multiple-choice question. Also called foils.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Distractors
Datafile
Instructional design
3. The process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and activities.
Designing Instruction
malware
Graphic Document Makers
Distractors
4. The use of the computer in the management of instruction - including applications such as student record keeping - performance assessment - and monitoring students' progress.
Case Study
Computer-Managed Instruction
Electronic Slide Shows
Ergonomics
5. An activity completed during a lesson to help students learn. There are five types of instructional activities: motivation - orientation - information - application - and evaluation activities.
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Instructional activity
information and communication technology (ICT)
Animation key frame
6. A distance education technology that uses a speakerphone to extend a basic telephone call and permits instruction and interaction between individuals or groups at two or more locations.
Audio Teleconferencing
Chat Room
Alternative Keyboard
Concept Map
7. An object-oriented scripting language that - like Java - is used to create dynamic websites
Megabyte
intranet
Javascript
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
8. Either software or devices with software that help carry out complex numeric calculations involved in higher-level math problems (e.g. - Maple)
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
Electronic Gradebook
Internal memory
Motivation
9. One of the rights accorded to the owner of copyright is the right to reproduce or to authorize others to reproduce the work in copies or phonorecords. This right is subject to certain limitations found in sections 107 through 118 of the copyright law
Fair Use
ARPAnet
Label
information and communication technology (ICT)
10. 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.
Datafile
High-Level Language
Macro
Compact Disc (CD)
11. An internal state that leads people to choose to work toward certain goals and experiences. Defines what people will do rather than what they can do.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Motivation
App
Handheld Technologies
12. Groups of people who 'meet -' usually via email - webpages - or other electronic means - to support each other's learning; in distance education - strategic - ongoing efforts by the instructor to encourage student-to-student interaction - as well as
Encoding
Interlacing
Focusing Question
learning communities
13. In a browser - a set of Internet locations or URLs organized so that a user can return to them quickly
Avatar Spaces
Antivirus software
Favorites File
Animation - path
14. 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
Authoring Software
Mug shots
language translators (machine translation)
Handicap
15. On the Internet - a way of transferring files from one computer to another using common settings and transmission procedures; also - to transfer files; computer users can use a File Transport Protocol (or FTP) client to transfer files to and from com
Electronic Gradebook
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Cognitive Overload
Digital Camera
16. Research finding that formats that are beneficial for one group have a negative impact on a group with the opposite characteristic
Model
Drill And Practice
Chat
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction (ATI)
17. 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
Harmony
Hypermedia
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) format
App
18. Alpha testing is the early testing phase of the project. The full functionality of the alpha version of the software program may not yet be implemented. This early review allows the client to evaluate the project.
Computer System
Hypertext
Alpha testing
Highlighting
19. 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.
Data Mining
Electronic Publishing
Analogy
Asynchronous
20. Inhibited functioning created by excessive demands being placed on memory and/or other cognitive processes.
Grammar Checker
Cognitive Overload
LCD projector
Knowledge
21. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software
Conditional Information
Auto-tuning
music sequencer
IEP Generator
22. A worldwide collection of computer networks that can exchange information by using a common software standard; sometimes referred to (erroneously) as synonymous with the World Wide Web (WWW) - which is actually a subset of the Internet
Internet
Ethnicity
JPEG (also JPG)
Microprocessor
23. A computer input device that permits the development of graphic images by translating drawing on the tablet into onscreen images.
CMYK graphics
Individualized education program (IEP)
Graphics Tablet
e-books (ebooks)
24. The practice of collecting data from all the information available and searching it to see relationships among the data elements
Data Mining
MP3
Compression and extraction tools
Cooperative Learning
25. Any pictorial representation of information such as charts - graphs - animated figures - or photographic reproductions.
Memory
Graphic
integrating educational technology
Highlighting
26. A rule of thumb or flexible guideline that can be adapted to fit each instructional situation.
learner-centered instruction
Harmony
Heuristic
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory)
27. A technique that reduces the amount of a graphic that shows or prints.
Cropping
Attachments
Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT)
Home Page
28. The selection and arrangement of information - activities - methods - and media to help students meet predetermined learning goals.
Keyboard
Instruction
Frame
Heuristic
29. A computer database program that can store and manipulate students' grades.
Augmented Reality
Computer Gradebook
Compact Disc (CD)
ARPAnet
30. In cognitive load theory - the use of working memory that results in productive - engaged learning
Generative Processing
Classical Conditioning
information literacy
Model
31. Calculator with probes or sensors connected to it to allow gathering of numerical data
Foreign Language (FL)
Calculator-Based Lab (CBL)
imagemap
Alternative Keyboard
32. According to learning theorist B. E Skinner - experiences (positive reinforcement - negative reinforcement - punishment) that shape desired behavioral responses
ASP.NET
music sequencer
Contingencies Of Reinforcement
Advance Organizer
33. Sometimes called paint or raster graphics - in which each pixel directly corresponds to a spot on the display screen. When scaled to larger sizes - this type of graphic looks jagged or aliased; Developed originally for use on Disk Operating System (D
Chat
Bit
Bitmapped (BMP) Graphics
Keyboard
34. A type of instructional activity designed to determine how well students have mastered lesson objectives.
Evaluation Activity
LCD projector
Key word
Forms Makers
35. An individual who gains access to computer systems without authorization.
Cell
Conditional Information
Hacker
Disability
36. Piagetian view of how children change their views of the world by incorporating new experiences
Electronic Gradebook
Hypertext
Multimedia authoring programs
Accommodation
37. Short for metamorphosing; refers to an animation technique in which one image gradually turns into another; also known as tweening
language translators (machine translation)
Motivation
Internal memory
morphing
38. Combinations of type characters that resemble human faces when turned sideways. Used to indicate emotion or intent on e-mail or in chat rooms.
microcomputer
Emoticons
Key word
Compensation
39. The manner in which individuals identify themselves based on their (or their ancestors') country of origin.
Assessment
Foreign Language (FL)
Copyright
Ethnicity
40. Sometimes referred to as the ADDIE model - the current version of systems approach of instructional design is a process comprised of a series of phases: analysis - design - development - implementation - and evaluation. Currently - almost all ISD mod
ActionScript
ADDIE model
Learning environment
information and communication technology (ICT)
41. A target language - or language of study - when the language being studied is spoken mainly in other countries
microcomputer
Foreign Language (FL)
music editor
Dithering
42. The amount of working memory that is available to a learner to process new information and that is taken up at a given time by a learning task
Instructional game
Database
CPU
Cognitive Load
43. One of the first browser programs designed to allow Internet resources to be displayed graphically rather than just in text
CRT
Hacker
Mosaic
Mug shots
44. 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
Bitmap and vector graphics
information and communication technology (ICT)
Macro
long-term memory (LTM)
45. A response made by an individual.
Instructional appeal
CMYK graphics
Behavior
Lighting
46. 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
Compression and extraction tools
Motivation
Domain Name
Displayed Visuals
47. A branch of computer science concerned with the design of computers and software that are capable of responding in ways that emulate the decision-making capabilities of the human mind.
Application Activity
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Artificial intelligence (AI)
learning hierarchies
48. Good lighting consists of three elements: key light - fill light - and back light. The key light is usually located about 45 ° to the right or left of the camera - while the fill light is commonly located 30° to 45 ° from the camera - opposite the ke
Lighting
Computer Conferencing
Electronic Mail (email)
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
49. Receiving information over a network from another computer; to bring information (e.g. - text files -images) to a computer from the Internet or other network or from a computer to a disc
Downloading
Instructional efficiency
Inclusion
Instructional technology
50. A committee composed of the parent - administrator - assessment personnel - regular education teacher - special education teacher - and other pertinent representatives who meet on a regular basis to make decisions in regard to admission - services -
Asynchronous
Extraneous Processing
Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
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