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Technology Terms-Westerly Creek
Words connected to using technology
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5th Grade
10/06/2013

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Collaborate
Definition

To work jointly with others or together in an intellectual endeavor.

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GIF
Definition
graphic interchange format, is a format of a picture
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Internet
Definition
The term given to the network of computers around the world
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JPEG
Definition
Joint Photographic Experts Group. This is a kind of picture you will find.
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active cell
Definition
The thick bordered cell in a ss where you can enter numbers, words, formulas, etc.
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alignment
Definition
How you put your text on a page. It might be centered, it might left justified, or right justified.
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animation
Definition
A moving clip art graphic
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arrow keys
Definition
The keys on a computer keyboard used to move the cursor up, down, left, or right on your screen.
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ascending order
Definition
Sorting from smallest to largest, or maybe a-z
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bold
Definition
A style of text that makes a letter or word darker and thicker to stand out.
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button bar
Definition
A horizontal strip of buttons near the top of a window. The give you shortcuts for actions.
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cell
Definition
The space at the intersection of a row and column in a ss.
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column

(spreadsheet)

Definition

The verical divisions in a spreadsheet that are named with an alphabetical letter.

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copyright law
Definition

The law that protects legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute.

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credits
Definition

The law that protects the exclusive right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute.

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cursor
Definition
This is where the action on a screen is located. When you input, information appears.
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database
Definition

An organized collection of information.

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database
Definition
An organized collection of information.
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delete
Definition
A key used to erase characters.
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desktop
Definition

The background on the windows, menus, and dialog boxes on a computer.

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e-book
Definition
A book composed in or coverted to a digital format.
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edit
Definition
To make changes in a document.
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email
Definition
Sending/receiving messages through a computer network.
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enter/return
Definition
The key used to begin a new line in a word processor, or info in a ss.
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entry bar
Definition
The field where information is entered in a spreadsheet.
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ethical
Definition
Making good choices for what is right/wrong.
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file
Definition
A document created by a user in a computer.
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folder
Definition
A place to store your files.
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fonts
Definition
The shape and style of text when writing in a word processor.
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freeware
Definition
Software written and donated to the public, so anyone is free to copy it and share it.
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graph
Definition
A picture showing graphically how numbers connect to one another.
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hacker
Definition
An unauthorized person who gains access to your computer.
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hardware
Definition
Part of your computer such as monitor, mouse, keyboard, CPU, etc.
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home page
Definition
An introductory screen on a web page of the WWW.
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home row
Definition
Where we keep our fingers when word processing
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hyperlink
Definition
Special text when clicked jumps the user from one connected topic to another.
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illustration
Definition
Clip art, or graphics
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indent
Definition
To set in the first line of a paragraph.
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intellectual property
Definition
The property derived form somone’s mind/intellect.
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keyboard
Definition
We use keyboards to enter content into a computer.
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keyword
Definition
A word or reference point that can be used to describe content on a web page.
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label

(column ss)

Definition
How info is labeled on columns in a ss.
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landscape
Definition
The way a document is turned-wide, or tall.
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line graph
Definition
A graph showing changes over time with a line.
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line spacing
Definition
The space between lines of text.
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links
Definition
Connections between an image, a  page, or word by clicking.
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monitor
Definition
A device with a screen that shows computer images
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mouse
Definition
A device used to move the cursor and pointer around the screen.
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multimedia
Definition
A combination of text, pictures, sounds, movies, and animation in a presentation.
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netiquette
Definition
How you treat someone on the internet.
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network
Definition
A system of connected computers.
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page set up
Definition
The way you set things up to print.
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password
Definition
A code for the security protection to allow access to a computer.
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paste
Definition
Placing something from one place to another.
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portrait
Definition
Printing a document that is tall.
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print
Definition
To put on paper whatever is on the screen.
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printer
Definition
A hardware device that puts content from the computer on to paper. It might be a laser, or an inkjet printer.
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public domain
Definition
Software written for the public at no cost to the user.
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row

(ss)

Definition
Horizontal divisions in a SS.
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save
Definition
Storing of information from a computer to a safe location.
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save as
Definition
Saving a document to another name/location.
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search engines
Definition
What we use to find things on the internet.
(Google-1 ex)
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security
Definition
Protection of computers, or files on a computer.
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select or highlight
Definition
To choose part of a document by clicking/highlighting a part of it.
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server
Definition
A special computer used to store programs and files.
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shareware
Definition
To choose part of a document by clicking/highlighting a part of it.
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software/application
Definition
Programs that allow the user to do certain things in a computer.
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sort
Definition
Arranging information in a certain order.
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spreadsheet
Definition
Software that can be used to do calculations and analyze data
Term
storyboard
Definition
A graphic organizer that allows for planning and developing a multi-media presentation.
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table
Definition
Columns and rows that can be filled with text to help organize information.
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value

(spreadsheet)

Definition
Term for a number in a ss that can be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided.
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vandalism
Definition
Intentionally destroying computer files, or computer networks.
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virus
Definition
A computer program designed to damage computer files
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web address
Definition
Uniform Resource Locator(URL)
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word processing
Definition
Using software for writing reports, letters, manuals, etc.
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word wrap
Definition
This occurs when you get to the end of a line and continue typing. The text will go to the next line.
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worm
Definition
A computer file designed to damage a computer, or a network.
Term
www
Definition

World Wide Web

(the Internet)

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application
Definition
The programs in a computer that let us write, create, access the internet, work with pictures, do math, etc.
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