Competency 9 - Technology

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Acceptable Use Policy

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School district's policy for use of school resources, especially school computers and Internet

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Bookmark/Favorite

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A time-saving Internet feature to keep and address or URL you wish to return to later

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Distance Education

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Linking students and teachers in different locations through technology to facilitate learning.

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Hardware

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The physical parts of the computer

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Hyperlink

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A hyperlink is a word, phrase, or image that you can click on to jump to a new document or a new section within the current document.

http://www.techterms.com/definition/hyperlink

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Hypermedia

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Hypermedia is an extension of hypertext that allows images, movies, and Flash animations to be linked to other content.

http://www.techterms.com/definition/hypermedia

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Hyperstudio

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Authoring system software originally designed for kids to produce hypermedia

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Input Device

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Any hardware device that sends data to the computer

http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/i/inputdev.htm

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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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

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Navigating from one place to another in a nonlinear fashion through related topics.

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Network Interface Card

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The card that physically makes the connection between the computer and the network cable

http://www.techterms.com/definition/nic

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Output device

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translates processed information into a form that the we can understand, i.e., monitor, printer

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Search String

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A phrase using AND, OR, NOT, or NEAR that narrows or broadens an Internet search

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Software

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The programs that instruct the computer to do certain jobs

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Webcam

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Camera that can be connected to the Internet for continuous images

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Wide Area Network

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A network that extends over a long distance

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Browser

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The program people use to access the World Wide Web

http://www.techterms.com/definition/browser

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Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)

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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

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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

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a data structure that stores organized information

http://www.techterms.com/definition/database

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Desktop Publishing

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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

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software that provides repetitive practice on skills previously taught through teacher-led instruction or tutorial software

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Email

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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)

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software that allows tow or more networked users to work on the same document at the same time

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Multimedia

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multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media. This includes text, graphics, audio, video, etc.

http://www.techterms.com/definition/multimedia

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Productivity Tools

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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

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software that creates a lifelike but artificial environment with risks and complications removed

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Spreadsheet

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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

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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

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software designed to make the computer a useful electronic writing tool that edits, stores, and prints documents

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Assessment

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collection of information informing teachers about what students know

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Evaluation

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measurement or judgment placing value (grade) on student learning

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Validity

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the extent to which the test measures what it is supposed to measure

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Reliability

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the extent to which the test results are consistent for an individual

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