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31 Cards in this Set
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acceptable use policy (AUP)
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school district's policy for use of school resources, especially computers and Internet; must be signed by students and parents
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bookmark/favorites
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time-saving Internet feature to keep an address/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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physical parts of the computer
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hyperlink
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element in an electronic document/website that moves the viewer to another place in the same document or to an entirely different document/website
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hypertext
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nonsequential text presentation
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hypermedia
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special type of database program that combines text, graphics, sound, and video elements into a production w/ "clickable" links to present ideas/information
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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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translates information into a form that the computer can understand
i.e.-keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital camera |
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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/campus
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linking
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navigating fromn one place to another in a nonlinear fashion through related topics
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network interface card (NIC)
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connects computers to a network/shared devices, applications, peripherals
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output device
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translates processed information into a form that we can understand
i.e. - monitor, printer |
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search string
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phrase using AND, OR, NOT, or NEAR that narrows/broadens an Internet search
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software
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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 (WAN)
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network that extends over a long distance
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browser
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short for web browser; an application program that allows users to "browse", display, and navigate through through information on the World Wide Web. Browsers can display both graphics and texts; Mosaic was the first, others include Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozzilla, and Firefox.
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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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software that produces a collection of data organized according to some structure or purpose; can manipulate data in large collection of files (the database), cross-referencing between files as needed
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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/ collaborative software
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software that allows 2 or more networked users to work on the same document at the same time
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multimedia
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software that combines multiple types of media such as text, graphics, sounds, animations, and video into an integrated product
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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 worksheets 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 therough 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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