Domain 3, Comp 9: PPR EC-12 Test and Flashcards

Central processing unit (CPU):

The primary component of a computer that processes instructions. It runs the operating system and applications, constantly receiving input from the user or active software programs. It processes the data and produces output, which may be stored by an application or displayed on the screen.

Output device:

Any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user

Input device:

A piece of computer hardware equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or information appliance

Joystick:

input device commonly used to control video games. Consists of a base and a stick that can be moved in any direction. The stick can be moved slowly or quickly and in different amounts

Wifi

The standard wireless local area network (WLAN) technology for connecting computers and myriad electronic devices to each other and to the Internet

Search engine:

A web search engine is a software system that is designed to search for information on the World Wide Web. Programs that search documents for specified keywords and returns a list of the documents where the keywords were found

Keywords:

Keywords are words or phrases that describe content. They can be used as metadata to describe images, text documents, database records, and Web pages

Attachments:

An attachment, or email attachment, is a file sent with an email message. It may be an image, video, text document, or any other type of file.

Browser:

application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web

Internet:

The Internet is a global wide area network that connects computer systems across the world

Collaboration:

takes place when members of an inclusive learning community work together as equals to assist students to succeed in the classroom. This may be in the form of lesson planning with the special needs child in mind, or co-teaching a group or class

Characteristics of successful collaboration:

It’s voluntary, requires parity among participants, based on mutual goals, and depends on shared responsibility for participation and decision making. Individuals share their resources and accountability for outcomes

Teamwork:

Persons synergistically working together

Slideshow:

A series of slides displayed in a sequence; this is controlled manually or automatically

Software:

Collection of instructions that enable the user to interact with a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks

21st century literacy skills:

refers to a broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits, and character traits that are believed—by educators, school reformers, college professors, employers, and others—to be critically important to success in today's world, particularly in collegiate programs and contemporary careers and workplaces

Book trailer:

Video advertisement for a book which employs techniques similar to those of movie trailers to promote books and encourage readers

Google Docs:

Free Web-based application in which documents and spreadsheets can be created, edited and stored online. Files can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection and a full-featured Web browser.

Website:

a collection of related web pages, including multimedia content, typically identified with a common domain name and published on at least one web server

Table:

an arrangement of information in rows and columns containing cells that make comparing and contrasting information easier.

Rubric:

a scoring guide used to evaluate the quality of students' constructed responses

Checklist:

A list made to provide tools for systematic recording of observations, self-assessment, and samples of criteria for students prior to collecting and evaluating data on their work

Subjective assessment:

a form of questioning which may have more than one correct answer (or more than one way of expressing the correct answer).

How to Properly Implement Technology in the Classroom:

Use task-appropriate tools/procedures to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results to support the work of individuals and groups

Selection Criteria for a Software:

Must align with goals and objectives, as well as students’ strengths and needs. Should illustrate the main points and ask for responses from the students. The learner should be in control of screens and pacing

Drill-and-practice software

promotes the acquisition of knowledge/new skills, so it is especially good for students who need help practicing new content

Tutorials software:

Includes explanations and information, usually in the form of videos. Often used for remedial work, as a supplement for instruction, or presenting new information/skills in a series of steps that progress through levels of difficulty of understanding

Simulations software:

Provides students opportunities to have real life experiences. Authentic practice of acquired knowledge and skills

Spreadsheet/Microsoft Excel:

Charts, graphs, formulas (produce totals and averages, grading)

Database/Microsoft Access:

Store data, keep track of data, attendance, student records

Desktop publishing/Microsoft Publisher:

Design brochures, newsletters, webpages, flyers, invites, etc.

Copyright issues:

Citation: The way that you tell your reader that certain material in your work came from another source.

Fair use:

a doctrine in the law of the United States that permits limited use of copyrighted material without having to first acquire permission from the copyright holder

Acceptable use policy (AUP):

an agreement between the student and the district designed to keep students safe online. This agreement allows them to explore the digital world as part of their education, instead of accessing inappropriate or harmful sites, such as bullying, school violence, pornography, etc.

Flashcards: Domain 3, Comp 9: PPR EC-12