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Chap 1: Classroom Computer Use
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
01/13/2008

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Adaptive Technology
Definition
Any equipment that allows someone to improve their capacity to learn through the use of a computer.
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Age of Convergence
Definition
The first decade of the 21st Century
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ARCS Motivational Model
Definition
Developed by John M. Keller in 1983, applicable to learning in the digital age.
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Application Software
Definition
Programs designed to perform specific tasks for users.
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Assistive Technology
Definition
The same as adaptive technology.
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Community Digital Storytelling
Definition
Combines education with creative writing, oral history, movies, film making, and digital media.
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Computer
Definition
Electronic machine that operates under stored instructions, accepts input, processes the input, produces results (output), and stores the results.
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Computer Literacy
Definition
Knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
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Computer Program
Definition
Instructions that tell the computer how to perform tasks to process data into information.
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Computer Programmer
Definition
Person who writes instructions on software that help computers accomplish tasks.
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Curriculum-specific Learning
Definition
Learning how to apply teaching principles, knowledge, and ideas to classroom use.
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Custom Software
Definition
Program developed at a user's request.
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Data
Definition
Collection of unorganized facts.
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Desktop Computers
Definition
Personal computer designed for all pieces to sit on a desk.
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Digital Generation
Definition
The new generation.
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Digital Kids
Definition
Multi-taskers, hyper-communicators, goal oriented
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Digital Media
Definition
Digital format, such as pictures, sound and so forth.
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Digital Students
Definition
Same as Digital Kids
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Education Rate (E-Rate)
Definition
Gives discounts to schools and libraries on communication services.
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E-mail
Definition
Exchanging messages and files from one computer to another through a network.
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Embedded Computer
Definition
Special Purpose computer that is a small component to a larger product.
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Execute
Definition
Computer performing a program.
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Freeware
Definition
Software provided at no cost.
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Graphical User Interphase
Definition
Interphase that combines text, graphics, and other visuals so the user can interact with software.
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Handheld Computer
Definition
Computer small enough to be held in the hand and operated with the other hand.
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Hardware
Definition
Equipment that makes up a computer.
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Icon
Definition
Small image that represents a program.
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Information
Definition
Data that's organized, has meaning and use.
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Information Literacy
Definition
Knowing how to find information you need.
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Information Processing Cycle
Definition
Cycle of input, process, output, and storage.
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Input
Definition
Anything added to a computers memory.
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Install
Definition
Loading software on a computer's hard disk.
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Integration Literacy
Definition
Using computers effectively with the curriculum to enhance learning.
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Internet
Definition
World's largest network; collection of networks that link together.
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Local Area Network (LAN)
Definition
 Communications network that covers a limited geographical area.
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Macintosh Computer
Definition
Personal computer introduced by Apple in 1984.
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Mac OS
Definition
Operating system used by Macintosh.  Can come in various versions.
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Microsoft Windows
Definition
Most used personal computer operating system and graphical user interphase.
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Mobile Computer
Definition
Personal computer that you can carry from place to place.
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Mobile Device
Definition
Computing device small enough to hold in your hand and usually does not have disk drives.
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National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE)
Definition
Official body for accrediting teacher education programs.
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National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)
Definition
Fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes, for applying technology in K-12 educational settings, developed by the ISTE.
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Network
Definition
Collection of computers and other equipment organized to share data, information, hardware, and software.  Also called a communications network.
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Notebook Computer
Definition
Portable, personal computer small enough to fit on a user's lap.  Also called a laptop computer.
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Operating System
Definition
One of the more important programs on a computer that contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices.
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Output
Definition
Data that has been processed into a useful form called information.  Four common types are text, graphics, audio, and video.
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Packaged Software
Definition
Application software designed to meet the needs of a variety of users.
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PDA
Definition
Mobile device that provides personal organizer functions such as a calendar, appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad, often is Web-enabled allowing a user to check e-mail and access the Internet.
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Personal Computer
Definition
Computer that performs all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
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Public-Domain Software
Definition
Free software or creative works that have been donated for public use and have no copyright restrictions.
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Resources
Definition
Hardware device, software programs, data, and information shared by users connected to a network.
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Server
Definition
Computer that manages the resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for software programs and the Web.
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Shareware
Definition
Software that is distributed free for a trial use period.  If a user wishes to use a shareware program beyond the trial period, the developer expects a small fee.
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Software
Definition
Series of instructions that tells the hardware how to perform tasks.  Also called a computer program.
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Software Suite
Definition
Collection of individual software applications sold in the same box for a price that is significantly less than buying the applications separately.
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Storage
Definition
Media where data, instructions, and information are kept when they are not being processed, as well as the devices that record and retrieve these items.
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Supercomputer
Definition
The fastest, most powerful computer and the most expensive.
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System Software
Definition
Programs that control the operations of a computer and its devices; includes the operating system and utility programs.
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Systems Analyst
Definition
Person who manages the development of a program, working with both the user and the programmer to determine and design the program.
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Tablet PC
Definition
Special type of notebook computer that allows a user to input data by writing on the screen using a digital pen or by using the attached keyboard.
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Transmedia Story
Definition
The art of telling stories using various forms of media.
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User Interphase
Definition
Part of all software with which a user interacts that controls how data and instructions are entered (input) and how the computer presents information on the screen (output).
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Utility Program
Definition
System software that performs a specific task, usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
Definition
Network that covers a large geographical region and uses regular telephone cables, digital lines, microwaves, wireless systems, satelites, or other combinations of communication channels.  Can be made up of several LANs which are organized into the larger network.
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