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When did assistive technology come into existence?
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1988
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What is a bus network?
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each has its own address on the network, they can share peripherals like printers, and is used by many larger organizations.
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When did assistive technology come into existence?
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1988
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Define and give an example of system software (operating systems).
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software that has a series of housekeeping" programs which allow the computer to carry out an array of varying tasks. Ex: OS 9, OS X, Windows 95, NT, etc
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What is GUI?
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Graphical User Interface- it is the part of the OS that allows the user to use pull-down menu, scroll, icons, buton.
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What is a star network?
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has a hub in the center with the main computer and other terminals are connected to the hub allowing all computers to share a single copy of software. (relatively cheap)
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Name 7 different types of application software and an example of each.
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1. Word Processing (Word Perfect, AppleWorks)
2. Desktop Publishing (Print Shop, PageMaker) 3. Graphics packages (Photoshop, Illustrator) 4. Database Program (FileMaker Pro -store lots of info and are able to manipulate it in different ways) 5. Spreadsheet Programs (Excel, Lotus 123 - organizing data in a linear format for calculations or graphs) 6. Communications Software (Explorer, Netscape - networking software) 7. Multi Media Development Tools (Power Point, Intellipics, Studio - graphics, sound, print) |
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Name 7 different types of application software and an example of each.
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1. Word Processing (Word Perfect, AppleWorks)
2. Desktop Publishing (Print Shop, PageMaker) 3. Graphics packages (Photoshop, Illustrator) 4. Database Program (FileMaker Pro -store lots of info and are able to manipulate it in different ways) 5. Spreadsheet Programs (Excel, Lotus 123 - organizing data in a linear format for calculations or graphs) 6. Communications Software (Explorer, Netscape - networking software) 7. Multi Media Development Tools (Power Point, Intellipics, Studio - graphics, sound, print) |
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Nmae 4 types of technology other than computers.
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1. Medical
2. Technology Productivity Tools - allows people to work faster, microwave, xerox, fax, dido. 3. Information Technology - used to access information, phone, answering machine, fax. 4. Assistive Technology |
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What does the toolbar do?
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it is where the user makes choices by entering a command from the keyboard or by using the mouse to select from a pull-down menu
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When did assistive technology come into the field of special educaiton?
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1990
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What are the 5 hardware parts of a computer?
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CPU (central processing unit)
ROM/RAM (memory) Input (keyboard, mouse, lightpen, touch window) Output (monitor, printer) Storage (hard drive, diskette, Zip, CD-ROM) |
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When did assistive technology come into the field of special education?
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1990
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What is GUI?
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Graphical User Interface- it is the part of the OS that allows the user to use pull-down menu, scroll, icons, buton.
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Give examples of OS.
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DOS, windows, Unix, Linix Mac OS 9, X
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Name 3 categories of software.
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1. system software
2. application software 3. educational software |
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What are Lindsey's Technology Learning Stages?
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1. Acquisition - learn new skills.
2. Fluency (or Proficiency) - make it faster and better, reinforcement program. 3. Maintenance - uses it routinely over time and is consistant. 4. Application - uses skills learned in one tool and applies skills to an unfamiliar tool, doing the same actions. |
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Name 7 different types of application software and an example of each.
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1. Word Processing (Word Perfect, AppleWorks)
2. Desktop Publishing (Print Shop, PageMaker) 3. Graphics packages (Photoshop, Illustrator) 4. Database Program (FileMaker Pro -store lots of info and are able to manipulate it in different ways) 5. Spreadsheet Programs (Excel, Lotus 123 - organizing data in a linear format for calculations or graphs) 6. Communications Software (Explorer, Netscape - networking software) 7. Multi Media Development Tools (Power Point, Intellipics, Studio - graphics, sound, print) |
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What are the 4 components of a technology plan?
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1. Form the planning committee.
2. Review the school district's mission and goals. 3. Assess current status and anticipated needs. 4. Analyze results |
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What is software?
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it's what brings the computer to life, defines instruction for how the user and the computer interact, is stored on hard drives, disks, CD-ROMs, or DVD-ROMs.
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What are Lindsey's Technology Learning Stages?
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1. Acquisition - learn new skills.
2. Fluency (or Proficiency) - make it faster and better, reinforcement program. 3. Maintenance - uses it routinely over time and is consistant. 4. Application - uses skills learned in one tool and applies skills to an unfamiliar tool, doing the same actions. |
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What is technology?
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A technical method of achieving a practical purpose (not always a thing or materials).
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What are the 4 components of a technology plan?
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1. Form the planning committee.
2. Review the school district's mission and goals. 3. Assess current status and anticipated needs. 4. Analyze results |
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Name the 3 types of networks.
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Star Network
Ring Network Bus Network |
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Define assistive technology.
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Any tool that is REQUIRED by a student to aceess and participate in the general education curriculum in the LRE to the maximum extent appropriate.
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Give examples of OS.
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DOS, windows, Unix, Linix Mac OS 9, X
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Nmae 4 types of technology other than computers.
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1. Medical
2. Technology Productivity Tools - allows people to work faster, microwave, xerox, fax, dido. 3. Information Technology - used to access information, phone, answering machine, fax. 4. Assistive Technology |
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What does the CPU contain?
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Memory, Input/Output, ALU (Algorythmic Logic Unit)
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Define assistive technology.
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Any tool that is REQUIRED by a student to access and participate in the general education curriculum in the LRE to the maximum extent appropriate.
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Name 8 types of educational software and an example of each.
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Ed. software provides instruction, expansion, supplementation, and/or remediation of the curriculum (7 of the 8)
1. Tutorial - (Word Wizard) 2. Drill & Practice - supplements, remediates (education4kids.com) 3. Educational Games - expand and supplement (funbrain.com, reader rabbit, math blaster) 4. Test - supplement, remediate, expand (typing test, personality test, love test) 5. Simulation - introduce, expand, supplement (Sim City, Dollars and Cents, Lemonade Stand Hotdog Stand) 6. Demonstration/Information - expand, remediate (ERIC, interactive dictionaries) 7. Student Utilities - ? (Kid Pix, Kid Desk, on-line calendars) 8. Teacher Utilities - none (myclass.net, thinkwave.com, gradekeeper) |
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Name 8 types of educational software and an example of each.
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Ed. software provides instruction, expansion, supplementation, and/or remediation of the curriculum (7 of the 8)
1. Tutorial - (Word Wizard) 2. Drill & Practice - supplements, remediates (education4kids.com) 3. Educational Games - expand and supplement (funbrain.com, reader rabbit, math blaster) 4. Test - supplement, remediate, expand (typing test, personality test, love test) 5. Simulation - introduce, expand, supplement (Sim City, Dollars and Cents, Lemonade Stand Hotdog Stand) 6. Demonstration/Information - expand, remediate (ERIC, interactive dictionaries) 7. Student Utilities - ? (Kid Pix, Kid Desk, on-line calendars) 8. Teacher Utilities - none (myclass.net, thinkwave.com, gradekeeper) |
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What is a ring network?
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allows multi-unit computing and direct computer to computer communication.
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