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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. An event - object - or circumstance that comes after a behavior and is attributable to the behavior.






2. 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






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






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. Coined by a Boeing researcher in 1990 - it refers to a computer-generated environment in which a real-life scene is overlaid with information that enhances our understanding and uses of it






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






7. A dynamic instructional method in which individuals talk together - share information - and work cooperatively toward a solution or consensus. This method encourages classroom rapport and actively involves students in learning.






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






9. Also known as a hot link or hot spot. On the Internet - a piece of text or an image that has been programmed into a web page to send the browser to another Internet location; in a multimedia product - a piece of text or an image that has been program






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






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






12. A type of mnemonic in which mental pictures are used to represent new information.






13. A special education law that requires schools to educate students with disabilities in least restrictive environments to the greatest extent of their abilities using plans tailored to the individual needs of the students.






14. 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






15. A filter of an electronic database program allows application of a set of selection criteria or sorting instructions to the records in a table. When a database is closed - the selection criteria and/or sorting instructions will be wiped out. In contr






16. 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.






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






18. Originally called OAK - a high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. An object-oriented language similar to C++ - it has become popular for its ability to do interactive graphic and animation activities on web pages; a computer la






19. Sequences of frames shown in a linear way with presentation software (e.g. - PowerPoint)






20. Comprehension exercises with certain words removed to require students to fill in the blanks






21. An individual's preferred ways for processing and organizing information and for responding to environmental stimuli.






22. A term coined by Lloyd Morrisett - former president of the Markle Foundation - used to describe the gap between those individuals who have access to technology such as computer software - the Internet - and so on and those who do not.






23. The process of translating information into some meaningful form that can be remembered.






24. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system






25. A type of instructional activity designed to determine how well students have mastered lesson objectives.






26. 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.






27. In order to display a full-color graphic image on a 256-color monitor - computers simulate the colors it cannot display by way of dithering - which is combining pixels from a 256-color palette into patterns that approximate other colors. At a distanc






28. 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






29. A procedure of instruction selected to help learners achieve objectives or understand the content or message of instruction (e.g. - presentation - simulation - drill and practice - cooperative learning).






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






31. An input accessory lets the computer user input data into the computer - whereas an output device allows the computer to communicate its results to the world outside. Input/output devices are also called I/O devices. The computer keyboard - display a






32. The continuous evaluation of instruction before - during - and after implementation - which leads to continual revision and modification in order to increase student learning.






33. 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






34. Multiuser dungeon (or dimension or domain); a location on the Internet where several users at a time can interact with each other's avatars (graphic representations of each other); also known as a MUD Object Oriented or MOO






35. A first step in web development that involves planning what the website will look like.






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






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






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






39. Guidelines limiting the rights of copyright holders and allowing portions of copyrighted materials to be used for educational purposes; guidelines for portion - time - amount - and distribution of copyrighted materials for educational purposes.






40. A camera that stores pictures in computer compatible digital format rather than on film.






41. 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.






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






43. Ways of storing digitized images for use in webpages and multimedia products - e.g. - GIF - JPEG






44. 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.






45. 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






46. 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 -






47. A student-centered and teacher-guided instructional approach that engages students in investigating real world questions that they choose within a broad thematic framework. This instruction complements traditional instruction by providing a vehicle f






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






49. A 4.72-inch-diameter disc on which a laser has digitally recorded information such as audio - video - or computer data.






50. 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