Test 2
MPEG
(Moving Picture Experts Group) a popular digital format that reduces the size of video files up to 95 percent yet retains near-television quality
FTP
(file transfer protocol) the application protocol that is used to facilitate the transferring of files between computers and the internet
wiki
A collaborative website that can be edited by anyone that can access it.
web 2.0
A set of applications and technologies that allows users to create, edit, and distribute content; share preferences, bookmarks, and online personas; participate in virtual lives; and build online communities
mailing list
A type of database containing names and addresses of present and/or potential customers who can be reached through a direct-mail campaign
hyperlinks
An area on a web page that, when highlighted and clicked on, will take you to another location on the web.
asynchronous communications
Any type of electronic communication, such as e-mail, blogs, or Facebook wall postings, in which the sender and receiver are not required to be online at the same time.
telecommunications
Electronic communications between computers via telephone lines or cable
test generators
Software that creates tests by either randomly selecting questions with in the database of questions or allowing the user to select the questions to be included
streaming video
Technology that enables video files to be fed to a browser continuously. This lets users avoid having to download the entire file before viewing.
uniform resource locator
The address of a web page on the world wide web
TCP/IP
The agreed on transmission protocol that is used on the internet and on networks so that communications between diverse computers can be understood.
PDF files
Using Adobe technology you can create and edit PDFs, documents that are formatted on your computer screen just as they would appear if they were published.
decompression program
Utility software that decompresses files that have been compressed (or zipped) to make them smaller and easier to transmit; once decompressed they can be used
electronic discussion
Virtual bulletin boards that offer a platform for one to many communications
favorites
a collection of URLs that have been saved by using a function of the browser, allowing the user to return to a desired web page quickly without having to retype its URL; also known as bookmarks
virtual reality
a combination of hardware and or software that together create a three dimensional digital environment within which the user can interact.
video conferencing
a combination of software and hardware that enables users at either end of a synchronous connection not only to hear each other, but to see video images of each other as well.
global learning community
a community of learners built through the use of communication tools on a classroom web site to connect one classroom to others across the globe
Internet service providers
a company that provides home and business computers with a way to temporarily connect to the internet usually for a fee.
digital projector
a computer output device that projects digital images to display onto a projection screen, large monitor, or whiteboard to share with a large group
downlinked
a data link by which signals are transmitted from a satellite to a terrestrial system on the ground
uplinked
a data link by which signals are transmitted from a terrestrial system to a satellite so that they can be bounced back down to another point on the globe
digital divide
a descriptive term that referring to the gap between those who have ready access to and knowledge of digital technologies and those who do not
modem
a device that enables computers to send and receive information
templates
a document that has been preformatted for a specific use but contains no data
web page
a document written in HTML that displays information for use on the web and may contain a series of hyperlinks to other resources on the web
talking book
a dramatization of a play or the recorded reading of a book
copyright
a form of intellectual property that gives the creator exclusive rights for a period of time
bookmarks
a function that is built into internet browsers which allows the user to create a collection of URL favorites
Graphic Interchange Format (GIF)
a graphics format that is used primarily for color images, clip art, line art, and gray-scale images.
navigation button
a hot link that connects to other locations on the same or a different web site; usually colored or underlined words or graphics.
terrestrial
a land based component of a broadcast system
digital video disc (DVD)
a laser disc that is similar to a CD-ROM but is designed to hold significantly more information than a CD
synchronous communications
a method of communication in which participants interact at the same (or in real) time.
synchronous
a method of instructional delivery that occurs at the same time, although typically not in the same place
asynchronous
a method of instructional or information delivery that is time shifted; that is; teacher and students can participate at differing times from the same or different locations
wizards
a miniprogram that creates a customized template by asking a series of questions about the desired format
peer-to-peer networking
a network configuration that allows users to share files not by uploading them to a central site, but instead by making files available on their machine, which is turn is accessible to others on the network
wireless networking
a network in which information is transmitted wirelessly via infrared, radio wave, or microwave technology rather than through wire that are directly connected to computers
closed circuit TV ( CCTV)
a network of television monitors connected via coaxial cables running throughout a school building that can distribute televisions signals to all the connected classrooms
chat
a network or online service that sets aside a virtual space in which two or more users can meet in real time by typing their messages and then sending them for display
AVI (Audio Video Interleaved)
a popular digital video format that offers low resolution and smaller file sizes compared to other formats; good for animation
Web 3.0
a predicted future evolution of the web that will focus on fully supporting the mobile handheld computer
personal web
a predicted word World Wide Web of the future that would focus on presenting information to an individual that would be uniquely valuable and needed by him or her
strategic planning
a process that that includes a series of several distinct steps
plug-in
a program that extends the capability of a Web browser. program that is downloaded from the internet. ex: allows multimedia to be displayed.
corporation for public broadcasting (CPB)
a public corporation that manages the acquisition and production of educational programming
vhs format tape
a relatively inexpensive type of magnetic recording videotape that can contain up to 120 minutes of recording
fair use
a section of the copyright law that identifies the criteria under which you may be allowed to copy anothers creative work
web hosting
a service by which the user can upload the pages of a website to the web host server, usually via an FTP program, which then makes the site available on the web.
electronic paper
a sheet of paper with millions of beads of black and white ink. an image is made when an electronic current is applied causing the beads to rotate
portal
a site on the internet that offers one or an assortment of services, such as engine, news, email, conferencing, electronic shopping and chat rooms.
search engine
a special program on the internet that allows the user to type in the key words to locate online material that contains those words or topics
web site
a specific location on the internet that houses a single or a collection of related web pages
video study guide
a study guide that accompanies a video and usually provides the viewer with a series of brief questions on key ideas presented
bulletin board
a surface usually made of cork that provides a flexible, easy to change display area for a variety of print and graphic elements
internet chat
a synchronous communication in which two or more people online at the same time communicate , typically via typed messages in a virtual space
backup system
a system of redundant processes and technologies that provide for continuity of instructional delivery even when problems occur in the primary delivery system
Wimax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
a telecommunications technology that enables remote wireless connection for computers
conference call
a telephone call placed via personal phone services or the school phone system that allows up to eight locations to connect together or support small group instruction or discussion
instant messaging
a type of chat software that allows two users to spontaneously open a private two-person chat room when both are online
Youtube
a very popular and rapidly growing internet video site
document camera
a video camera mounted on a stand that takes and projects an image of whatever is placed in the stand's document table
semantic web
a view of the web where difficult problems can be solved via technology's ability to process and connect vast and diverse bits of information that would take people many years to interrelate
transparencies
a visual created on a thin sheet of transparent acetate for projection on an overhead projector
FAQ
abbreviation for the "frequently asked questions" that many web sites include to anticipate the questions that users will have
JPEG ( Joint Photographic Experts Group )
agreed upon standard for high resolution images
digital subscriber line
allows high-speed digital data transmission over standard telephone lines
e-rate
also called the educational rate, a discounted cost for telecommunications service for community access centers
discussion
an asynchronous internet tool that allows users to communicate with other students, educators in a forum or bulletin board format.
MP3
an audio compression technology
audiocassette
an economical, durable and easy to use magnetic tape medium that lets you record, and re record, voice, music, or other sounds
internet
an electronic communications network of networks that connects millions of computers and organizational computer facilities around the world with a standardized means of communication called internet protocols
privacy
an ethical issue that can arise when an individuals right to privacy conflicts with the actions of any agency
multimedia kit
an instructional kit that includes multiple media to present content
compressed video teleconference systems
an integrated system that includes a video camera and microphone with a codec to compress the signals to transmit them over ISDN phone lines for two way video and audio communication
internet meetings
an internet based "face to face" conversation with people around the world via compressed video
compact disc (CD)
an optical media that stores digital data via tiny holes burned into the disc surface with a laser
expert systems
artificial intelligence programs that offer suggestions and advice based on a database of expertise
fuzzy logic software
artificial intelligence software that functions in a manner that resembles human decision making
neural network
artificial intelligence software that learns and adjusts responses on the basis of previous interactions
voice mail
asynchronous voice recording technology that allows teachers and students to leave each other messages even when none of the participants is available to communicate via phone at the same time
internet audio
audio, usually digitized as a WAV of MP3 file that is delivered to the user over the internet
digital video cameras
captures and stores the video in a digital format that can then be directly manipulated b using a personal computer with a digital video editing software
academic dishonesty
cheating or plagirizing
phone bridge
communications technology that allows multiple users to call in to a central phone number to participate in a phone conference
FOLED(flexible organic light-emitting devices)
computer displays on flexible plastic
streaming audio
continuously feeds an audio file to your browser so you avoid having to wait for the entire file to download completely before listening to it
data mashups
data are combined from different sources into a single tool giving users new ways to look at and interact with the available information
cable modem
digital modem that sends and receives digital data over the cable television network
live cams
digital video camera that is connected to a computer, which is turn is connected to the internet so that the digital images from the camera can be seen by those connecting to the live cam web site
classroom management tools
downloadable or online tools such as test generators, diagnostic tests, and class roll generators that assist you in the tasks required for your classroom
electronic messages sent from one computer to another across the many networks attached to the internet.
code of ethics
for computer use, its a set of written expectations and definitions of what is considered appropriate
virtual environments
fully rendered three dimensional representations of real or imagined environments that allow the user to become fully immersed
public broadcasting service (PBS)
government-sponsored association of public television stations designed to facilitate the sharing of educatonal programs
electronic gradebooks
grading tools that can be used online or downloadable that enable a teacher to store and easily average students grades.
print material
hard copy printed pages that are in many different forms and may include books and worksheets for oral presentations
oral history
historical commentary that is made up of a series of interviews captured on audiotape
piracy
illegally copying software to use when it was not legally purchased
readiness
in distance and alternative learning, the capacity of teachers and students to work within the new environments;
digital video editing
integrated hardware and software that allow the user to edit images and audio frame by frame
instructional television (ITV)
local learning channels that use broadcast airwaves to distribute video signals of instructional programs throughout a school and or district
overhead projector
machine with a special light that projects a document onto a screen or wall so that all can see
RSS feeds
often found on blog sites, it stands for "really simple syndication" or "rich site summary"
academic tools
on a computer network, academic software that provides the teacher with tools to help in the instructional process
home page
on a web site, a welcome page that orients the visitor to the site and provides a connection to additional information pages
newsgroup
online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject
internet radio
online radio stations that consists of a wide variety of programming including music sports science and local, national and world news broadcast over the internet
online publications
online, electronic versions of material that would traditionally be produced in hard copy, although some publications today are produced only online.
artificial intelligence(AI)
programs that work in manners that are similar to the way the human brain works, allowing computers to adapt and respond beyond their initial programming
feedback
providing another person with information on how well a task was performed or how successful an experience was in order to help improve future performance
videocassette recorders (VCRs)
recorder that uses vhs magnetic tape for recording video
satellite transmission
signals transmitted to a satellite and the sent back down to a terrestrial communication system at another location on the globe
cloud computing
similar in concept to the SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) project, computers will join together online to maximize power and share resources and data
compression technologies
software and hardware that make video files smaller by capturing the initial video image in full but then ignoring the non changing components of the image in transmitting the images
antiplagiarism software
software that compares a students work with well known authors work and with work posted on the web to detect plagiarism
filtering software
software that filters out and blocks unacceptable internet sites so that students cannot access them
web authoring tools
software tools that assist in creating web pages by automatically generating HTML code making it reasonably easy to create a web site
intelligent agents
subprograms used by artificial intelligence systems to help with specific tasks such as asking questions, monitoring work to determine patterns of action, and performing requested tasks.
technical support
support personnel for distance or alternative delivery systems who are available when systems fail and or who provide technical assistance to users so that instructional delivery can continue
instructional supports
systems to support learners, such as a teacher being present for clarification and questions or a media center or tutoring program for students who need additional help
speakerphone
telephone technology usually equipped with an omnidirectional microphone designed to pick up voices from anywhere in the room that allows all participants in a room to communicate using a single phone
hyper text markup language (HTML)
the agreed-upon computer language for use on the internet's World Wide Web sites.
file transfer protocol
the application protocol used to facilitate the transferring files between computers on the internet.
computer literacy
the basic skills and knowledge necessary to ensure that individuals can effectively use computers
convergence
the blending of diverse digital technologies into a single multipurpose technology such as a cell phone that can also access the internet and provide the functions of a handheld computer
internet broadcasts
the broadcasting of life events and performances over the internet, using stream video technology that compresses digital video and plays it back while it is being received
distance education
the delivery instruction to students who are separated from their teacher by time and or location
WAV files
the digital version of analog video
correspondence courses
the earliest distance delivery system, consisting of books and assignments delivered to students via the postal system
freedom of speech
the ethical issue that may arise when internet content is regulated such that it may restrict the constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech
MOV
the file type of one of the most popular digital video formats
evaluation
the final component of strategic planning in which the participants plan the processes that will be used to determine whether the plan has ben successfully carried out
World Wide Web
the most popular part of the internet. it uses a graphical user interface and hypertext links between different addresses to allow easier navigation form one site of interest to another.
acceptable use
the school or district policies to help ensure that school technology made available to students is used appropriately and for academic purposes
oral journal
the use of audio technology to record observations, reflect on personal experiences, or practice and listen to ones own oral communication skills
collective intelligence
the vast knowledge and understanding that emerge from large groups of people gathering, discussing, and collaborating on issues
ERIC
the worlds largest database of education information, with more than one million abstracts of documents and journal articles, many available through the internet
upload
to transfer data from a computer to another computer typically one that is connected to the internet.
telephone
traditional synchronous voice technology that allows two people to communicate orally via phone lines
cyberbullying
using the internet to hurt or embarrass another person
broadcast video
video that is broadcast via terrestrial equipment or by a combination of terrestrial and satellite equipment
cablecast video
video that is transmitted by a cable company via coaxial cable to remote locations
narrowcast video
video transmission that is targeted to a small audience, particularly schools
time-lapse video
video whose playback has been sped up to give the appearance of altering time so that what may have taken days to occur can be viewed in the space of a few minutes
blogs
virtual online spaces that support posting of personal commentary that can be shared with others
fax
with a combination scanner, modem, and printer that translates hard copy into digital signals, it sends them across communication channels, and then prints them when received.