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113 Cards in this Set
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RAM Random Access Memory
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the place on the computer where the memory is stored so info is accessed faster
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video card memory
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a card that stores memory so it can be transfered
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universal serial bus
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connection to a variety of devices
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scanner
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allows you to copy documents, pictures to your computer
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hardware
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all the parts of the computer
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peripherals
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the electrical equipment that connects to the computer
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monitors
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computer screen
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ipings
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how you communicate with parents on the internet through emails, newsletters, letters
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nested
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folders that contain folders
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DVD
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a disc that stores digital video data
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CD-ROM
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a disc that allows information to be placed there for storage
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external hard drives
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a device where you backup all the data that is on your computer in case you need more memory or your computer is not working
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digital divide
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students may not have computers in their homes. Teachers need to find other ways to communicate with parents
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Blogs
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a personal postings of people's thoughts and ideas
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wikis
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pages can be created and updated
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real time
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the time an event is actually happening
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digital camera/camcorder
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a camera that takes and holds digital images
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clickers
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devices that students use to answer questions
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e-pals
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email pen pals
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Computer Assisted Instruction
CAI |
interactive program used for learning
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global classrooms
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students get a global based education
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fair use
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rights granted by copyright laws
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pirating
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stealing software and other programs that are licensed and have copyrights
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Acceptable Use Policy AUP
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is a policy that a user must agree to follow in order to be provided with access to a network or to the Internet.
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filtering software
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program that screens upcoming Web page
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firewalls
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helps keeps the network protected from viruses
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emoticons
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symbols that are use for emotional expressions
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flaming
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avoiding the use of adult language and strong expressions
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assistive technology
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technology used by individuals with disabilities
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desktop publishing
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software used to design page layouts, books, newsletters
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database
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collection of data
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phishing
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scam
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remote equipment
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a control used at a distance
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keyboarding
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using the alphabet, numbers, and symbols
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WAN's
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wide area network
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LAN's
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Local area network
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Boolean search
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jump to navigate
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graphics
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visual represenation
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application software
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designed to perform a specific function
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avatars
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represent the player in the game
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BIOS
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controls basic operation and what needs to start the computer
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blending learning
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using technology and face to face for instruction
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Burner
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allow you to copy and save data
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bus speed
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megahertz speed
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cache
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temporary storage for rapid access
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cookies
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tracker of internet sites
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course management system
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a tool that allows students teachers to access courses, university sites
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CPU Central Processing Unit
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the part of the computer that does all the work
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cropping
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editing
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distance education
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classes and instructions that are online
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distributed course delivery
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students and teachers can go to different locations for instruction and learning independently
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Dragon dictate
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voice recognition to use computer
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DPI (dots per inch)
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measurement used to monitor devices
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drill and practice
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repetition and doing something over and over
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electronic communities
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a place on the internet where parents, students, and teachers can communicate
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electronic portfolio
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a student's portfolio with student's artifacts that have been collected over time.
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embed
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plug something into powerpoint
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end user
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receiving end
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FAQ
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the questions that are asked often
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font attributes
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text characters size, bolding, underlining, etc
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gaming
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playing video games
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gigabyte
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1, 024 megabytes
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graphic tools
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pictures, graphs, clip art, symbols, etc
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homepage
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the first page that on the Web site
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HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol
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instructions that help you communicate on the internet
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hyperlink
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connection to the internet site
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input devices
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mouse, keyboard, scanner
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integrated learning system ILS
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helps to instruct about the computer
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intellectual property
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a product of intellect that has commercial value
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Intellitalk
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a word processor that talks
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interactive media
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software that people can use for a variety of tasks on the computer
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Internet
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a community that allows people to communicate electronically
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intranet
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information on the internet that is filtered for students
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joystick
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control for the computer
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keyboard
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type writer for a computer
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media player
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plays movies and videos
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MH megahertz
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2,400
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megabytes
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the space available on a computer
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motherboard
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main circuit board in a computer
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multimedia presentation
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the use of different media
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network
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computers and other hardware interconnected by communication channels
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NIC Network Interface Card
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makes the connection between computer and network
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online help
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helpful information for the function of the computer
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online auctions
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bidding on line for merchandise
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overclocking
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making the clock speed faster of the CPU
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personal digital assistance PDA
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a small computer like device that can work like a computer
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photo album
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a book of pictures
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podcast
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videos on the internet
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power point PPT
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a slide presentation with information
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presentation tool
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electrical presentation using Power Point Kid Pix
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privacy guidelines
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guidelines applied to websites
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refresh rate
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the speed the screen flashes on
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SDRAM
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the most common type of memory used today for computers
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search engine
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database that allows you to search websites on the internet
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secondary storage
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separate storage to back up data from computer
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slide show
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a presentation using power point
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SMARTboard
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a board that interacts with a computer
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spreadsheet
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a application program that organizes and analysis information
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Talk Back
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device that provides learning for auditory and visual
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teach timer
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timers used for students to keep track of their time when taking a test
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telecommunication tools
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using the internet, web, email to get information
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template
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pre-formatted in some way
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TIVA
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Television Internet Video Association
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touch screen
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computer device that is used by touching the screen
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tutorials
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teaches new information
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Twitter
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social messaging service
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Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
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global addresses of documents
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video capture
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record a video with a electronic device
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viral media
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videos, photos, audio that are spread on the internet
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virtual reality
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computer generated environment
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webcam
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camera that is connected to the computer to share on the web
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wifi
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wireless connection
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zipping
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making files smaller
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