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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

email

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.


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