Question | Answer |
equitable access | robust and reliable access to current and emerging technologies and digital resources, with connectivity for all students, teachers, staff, and school leaders |
control unit | retrieves the instructions and sends command signals to the rest of the computer system to tell them what to do |
peripheral device | they input the information, output the information into a form that easily read by the user, or store the information for later use |
input device | allow the input of data into the computer |
document camera | one of the most versatile presentation tools around; they display slides, transparencies, text, documents, 3D objects, and microscopic objects |
laser printer | produce the highest quality output |
cathode ray tube (CRT) | one of the types of technology that refers to size, viewable areas, and resolution |
classroom response system ("clicker") | handheld device that resembles a TV remote that allows students to respond to questions posed by the instructor |
resolution | defines the clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen |
storage devices | allow storage of data for later use, include both internal and external ones |
system software | a part of each computer system that tells the computer what to do |
alternate keyboards | offer input options in size, layout, and complexity |
braille translator | a software product that converts text, either obtained by scanning or produced by a word processor, into braille |
parallel port | used to connect a computer to a printer, being replaced by USB ports |
USB drive | aka pen, flash, or jump drives, is a mobile storage device |