Term
| What categories can the Internet be divided into? |
|
Definition
| communication, information, collection and analysis, and problem solving |
|
|
Term
| Teacher Uses for the Internet |
|
Definition
Instruction, Communication, Research and development
Instruction |
|
|
Term
Instruction
- create tests, puzzles, and worksheets
- facilitate online projects
- web-based application software
- Find/Adapt Lesson Plans
- Facilitate webquests
|
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
- Create websites, Share photos
- blogs, wikis, podcasts,
- e-mail, listservs, Discussions
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
- Information sources
- tutorials
- online publications
|
|
|
Term
| ISP - Internet Service Provider |
|
Definition
offers internet and email services for a fee.
- also provides software and directions for configuring the computer to make the connection
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
allows the computer to display text, graphics, and links on a webpage |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
provides the fastest broadband connections.
Transmits information through cable lines with typical speeds between 1 mbps and 2 mbps.
Equipment includes the installation of a cable line and a cable modem, rented or purchased through the providing company. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
offers boradband access alternatives for rural Internet users whose location is not served by DSL or digital cable providers.
Much faster than dial-up connection. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
also known as fixed wireless, is available for residential use in some geographic areas.
uses microwave technology to transfer data between a radio transmission tower and a rooftop antenna, called a transciever, installed byt the consumer. pg. 101 |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a document that resides on a server, which is a powerful computer that hosts web files, each identified by a unique address known as the URL - uniform resource locator |
|
|
Term
| URL -Uniform Resource Locator |
|
Definition
| a web address that must be used to access a website. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
registered within the InterNIC (Internet Networking Registration Center)
the part of the address followed by the www. and before the first slash |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| needed to access some of the multimedia files. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| links that stand out to the reader and can be accessed with just a click of the link. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the space that the computer designates on its hard drive. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
A program that searches the web for information using software programs (Web-based).
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A request for information which explains as clearly as possible the information for which the user is looking. Constructed from keywords. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Boolean operators - restrictions that aide in the searching of information. Such restriction includes the words "and" " or" or "not"
wildcard - represented by an asterisk to match any of the word.
Example: "butter*" could be butterfly, buttercup, butterscotch, etc.
modifiers - symbos that require the search engine to complete a specific function.
includes +, -, and "" |
|
|
Term
| Safe services on the net pg 105. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Asynchronous & Synchronous communication |
|
Definition
asynchronous communication occurs at random times; all participants do not have to be at at a computer at the same time.
Example: E-mail is considered asynchronous
synchronous communication - occurs at the same time
Chats, Instant Messaging. |
|
|
Term
| Discussion boards, e-mail, listservs, |
|
Definition
Discussion forums - found on websites that are designed to facilitate information
e-mail programs - allow the user to send messages and attach files over the internet using personal addresses. Consists of username followed by the @ sign and domain name.
Listserv - communication program that delivers discussions through an e-mail account - allows ongoing email discussions between individuals who have a common interest.
may be moderated (the information is reviewd before it is posed)
subscribe - actions in order to get information. |
|
|
Term
Voices fromt he Classroom
RSS - real simple syndicaton or rich site summary |
|
Definition
| de;overs mew cpmtemt directly as it is generated at your favorite blogs, wikis, social networks and news services. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the practice of scanning content to determine if it is usable to you at that very moment |
|
|
