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acceptable use policy (AUP) |
school district's policy for use of school resources, especially school computers and the Internet; must be signed by students and parents |
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bookmark/favorite |
a time-saving Internet feature to keep an address or URL you wish to return to later |
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distance education |
linking students and teachers in different locations through technology to facilitate learning |
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hardware |
the physical parts of the computer |
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hyperlink |
an element in an electronic document or website that moves the viewer to another place in the same document or to an entirely different document or website |
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hypertext |
nonsequential text presentation |
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hypermedia |
special type of database program that combines text, graphics, sound, and video elements into a product with "clickable" links to present ideas and information |
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hyperstudio |
authoring system software originally designed for kids to produce hypermedia |
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input device |
translates information into a form that the computer can understand, i.e., keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital cameras |
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local area network (LAN) |
a network in which the computers that are connected are close to each other, many times within the same building or campus |
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linking |
navigating from one place to another in a nonlinear fashion through related topics |
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network interface card (NIC) |
connects computers to a network or shared devices, applications, peripherals |
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output device |
translates processed information into a form that the we can understand, i.e., monitor, printer |
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search string |
a phrase using AND, OR, NOT, or NEAR that narrows or broadens an Internet search |
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software |
the programs that instruct the computer to do certain jobs |
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webcam |
camera that can be connected to the Internet for continuous images |
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wide area network (WAN) |
a network that extends over a long distance |
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browser |
short for Web browser, it is an application program that allows useres to "browse," display, and navigate through the information on the World Wide Web; browsers are capable of displaying both graphic and text; 'Mosaic' was the first widely distributed browser, other common browsers include 'Netscape Navigator', 'Internet Explorer', 'Opera', 'Mozilla', and 'Firefox' |
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computer assisted instruction (CAI) |
instruction that utilizes a computer to present information to the student as a self-learning tool such as drill/practice and tutorial software |
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computer graphics |
software that produces all kinds of graphics, such as 3D animation, charts, and graphs; can be from the Internet, digital cameras, scanners, or from some software applications that include clipart within the program |
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database |
software that produces a collection of data organized according to some structure or purpose; can manipulate data in a large collection of files (the database), cross-referencing between files as needed |
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desktop publishing |
specialized software designed to combine text and graphics to produce high-quality output on a laser printer or typesetting machine |
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drill and practice |
software that provides repetitive practice on skills previously taught through teacher-led instruction or tutorial software |
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electronic correspondence used as a motivational tool for practicing reading and writing skills through activities such as E-Pals or Key Pals (similar to penpals) |
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groupware (also known as collaborative software) |
software that allows tow or more networked users to work on the same document at the same time |
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multimedia |
software that combines multiple types of media such as text, graphics, sounds, animations, and video into an intergrated product |
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productivity tools |
software that increases classroom teacher's effectiveness; for example, grade book programs, puzzle makers, drill sheet generators, and test generators |
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simulation |
software that creates a lifelike but artificial environment with risks and complications removed |
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spreadsheet |
software based on the traditional accounting worksheet that has rows and columns that can be used to present, analyze, and compile data |
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tutorial |
instructional software that presents new information or skills in a series of steps that progress through levels of difficulty and understanding |
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word processing |
software designed to make the computer a useful electronic writing tool that edits, stores, and prints documents |
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assessment |
collection of information informing teachers about what students know |
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evaluation |
measurement or judgment placing value (grade) on student learning |
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validity |
the extent to which the test measures what it is supposed to measure |
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reliability |
the extent to which the test results are consistent for an individual |
