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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. An asynchronous communication medium in which two or more individuals exchange messages using personal computers connected via a network or telephone lines.






2. The application of technological processes and tools which can be used to solve problems of instruction and learning with an emphasis on applying the most current digital and information tools.






3. 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.






4. 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 -






5. Television-like display screen that uses a cathode ray tube.






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






7. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.






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






9. A small pictorial or graphical representation of a computer hardware function or component - or a computer software program - commonly associated with a graphical user interface.






10. A computer input device that permits the development of graphic images by translating drawing on the tablet into onscreen images.






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






12. 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






13. A technique that reduces the amount of a graphic that shows or prints.






14. 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






15. Applications software that is designed specifically to deliver or assist with student instruction on a topic; software that can be used to enhance teaching and learning in many ways. Drill and practice - educational games - tutorials - simulation - a






16. Digitally encoded information permanently recorded on a compact disc; Also known as compact disc - read-only memory. It is a compact disc used to store computer data. CD-ROMs have a maximum capacity of 650MB.






17. A rule of thumb or flexible guideline that can be adapted to fit each instructional situation.






18. The interest - or value - that instructional materials or activities have for the learner.






19. Programs that allow users to create and manipulate geometric constructions and provide environments in which to make discoveries and conjectures related to geometry concepts and objects






20. The use of the computer as a device for mediating communication between teacher and students and among students - often over distances. Electronic mail and computer conferencing are two types of application software commonly used in CMC.






21. A printer that combines laser and photocopying technology to produce very high-quality output - comparable to that produced in typesetting. Laser printers can produce text as well as high-quality graphics and can achieve print densities of up to 1 -2






22. Software tools that create documents and web pages with 'fillable' forms






23. A type of computer virus that is set to 'go off' (i.e. - carry out its program) at a certain time






24. Designates a type of learning of English that occurs after a student achieves some level of proficiency in another - native language; more commonly-used term is now English Language Learning or ELL






25. Subject matter expert who volunteers to work closely with students online






26. A type of learning that refers to feelings - beliefs - and values that lead individuals to make consistent choices when given the opportunity.






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






28. Within a computer - this is an area that stores instructions (programs) and information that can be readily accessed by the processor.






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






30. Computer software that continuously analyzes a student's test responses and presents more or less difficult questions based on the student's performance






31. According to learning theorists Benjamin Bloom and B. F. Skinner - an instructional approach in which students learn a sequence of objectives that define mastery of the subject; students pass tests on each objective to demonstrate they have mastered






32. Media formats that allow or require some level of physical activity from the user - which in some way alters the sequence of presentation.






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






34. Software designed to maintain and calculate student grades






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






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






37. A blueprint for instructional lessons based on analyses of the learners - the context - and the task to be learned. Planning involves the process of deciding what methods of instruction are best for bringing about desired changes in student knowledge






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






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






40. Software programs designed to perform a specific function for the user - such as processing text - performing calculations - and presenting content lessons.






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






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






43. Motivation in which the act itself is the reward.






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






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






46. A form of education in which some means - electronic or otherwise - is used to connect people with instructors and/or resources that can help them acquire knowledge and skills; structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the






47. Adaptive technologies are designed specifically for persons with disabilities. These are devices that extend the abilities of an individual with special needs in ways that provide physical access (i.e. - wheelchairs - braces) and sensory access (i.e.






48. Computer programs used to develop multimedia or Web applications; programs used to create documents utilizing point and click features but require some knowledge of the program; authoring programs such as Adobe Flash can be used to create multimedia






49. A type of instructional activity that leads students to want to learn and to put in the effort required for learning.






50. A computer database program that can store and manipulate students' grades.