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Self-directed learning
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gradually shifting responsibility for learning to the students
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project learning
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an in-depth study in an area of intrest
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Rote learning
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memorizing facts or associations
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vicarious learning
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learning with out direct experience
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implicit
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implied or suggested
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precocious
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advanced in development
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eclectic
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using a variety of sources
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explicit
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clearly defined or direct
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advanced organizer
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structure providing preview of lesson
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modality
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preferred way of learning
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graphic organizer
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visual overview showing relationships of concepts
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analogy
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a logical comparison
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empowerment
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to be confident in one's abilities
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internalize
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to take in or absorb
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collaborate
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to work together
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reflection
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thinking back and carefully considering
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subjectivity
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based on personal opinions rather that facts
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impulsivity
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tendency to respond quickly without thinking
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objectivity
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perceiving something without pwesonal opinion
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proficiency
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correctly demonstrating a skill
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domain
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related area
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pedagogy
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the study of teaching
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curriculum
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what we teach
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instruction
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how we teach
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paradigm
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a framework for thinking
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scope
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amount covered
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rationale
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reason behind
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critical thinking
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evaluating information and solving problems
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terminology
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vocabulary of technical terms
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heterogeneous
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grouping students with unlike characteristics
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feedback
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information about the result of a performance
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discourse
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verbal expression
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teacher-centered
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teaching style focusing on needs of students
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homogeneous
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grouping students with like characteristics
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learner-centered
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teaching style focused on needs of students
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student ownership
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taking control of the learning process
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technology
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any device used to complete an objective or task
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holistic evaluation
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judging the overall quality
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achievement
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amount a student has learned
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summative assessment
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measurement following instruction
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rubric
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set of scoreing guidelines
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performance assessment
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demonstrating a skill
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needs assessment
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the first step in determining a plpan of action
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pretest
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test given before content is presented
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formative assessment
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measurement before and during instruction
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percentile score
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test score in comparison to other scores
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mnemonic
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a memory aid for recall of information
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restating
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say again in another way
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algorithm
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a set of rules for performing a task
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discovery learning
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obtaining information by invertigating a problem
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nonverbal cues
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physical acts that send a message
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deductive reasoning
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moving from a general rule to more spevific details
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empathetic listening
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understanding students feelings
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instructional strategy
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plan for how a lesson will be taught
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inductive reasoning
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moving from specefic information to a general conclusion
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acceptable use policy (AUP)
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schools districts policy for use of school resources, especially school computers and the internet; must be signed by students and parents
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bookmark/favorite
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a time-saving internet deature to keep an 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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an element in an electronic document or website that moves the viewer to another place in the same document or to an entirely different document or 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 comines tect, graphics, sound and video elements into a product with "clickable" links to present ideas and information
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hyperstudio
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authoring system software orginally 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 cameras.
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local area connection (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 (NIC)
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connects computers to a network or shared devices, applications, peripherals
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output device
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translates processes 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 (WAN)
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a network that extends over a long distance
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technology literacy
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skills required for competent use of technology
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information lieracy
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knowing how to define, locate, use and analyze information to accomplish a goal
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visual literacy
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interpreting the meaning of visual messages and using them to communicate
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browser
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short for web browser, it is an application program that allows users to browse, display and navigate through the information on the world wide web. browsers are capable of displaying both graphics and text.
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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 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 munipulate data in a large collection of files, 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 typeseting 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
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groupware AKA collaborative software
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software that allows two 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 intergrated product.
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productivity tools
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software that creates a likelike 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 wirting tool that edits, stores, and prints documents
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confidentiality
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keeping certain information private
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accountability
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holding teachers and schools responsiable for learning
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charter schools
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experimental schools operating by contract
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modification
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adjustments for students who are in need
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compulsory education
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school attendance law
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inclusion
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special needs students in the regular classroom
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administrators
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superintendent, principal, or other supervisors
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mentor
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established teacher advising a new teacher
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title l
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federally funded programs for students needing extra help
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at-risk
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student with greater that usual chance of having difficulty
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compensatory education
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special programs for at-risk students
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ethics
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principals of good behavior
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novice
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someone who is new or inexperienced
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