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Teaching with Technology Chapter Two

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)   Referred to as the processor, processes information  
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Ram   Temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is only available while the computer is on  
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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)   Sector of the CPU that performs the mathematical calculations that are required in many data processing programs  
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Cache   Temporary storage area that provides quick access to information.  
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR)   Program that converts text  
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Tablet Computers   Complete computers in slate form  
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Interactive Whiteboards   Function as a proper whiteboards but also allow some interactivity  
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Classroom Response System   Allows students to respond to questions posed by instructor  
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Ethernet port   High speed connection to the internet or other network source  
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Application software   allows computer to carry out specific functions  
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Assistive software   devices for special needs students  
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Instructional software   content in tutorial, simulation, instructional game, and problem solving  
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PAC Mate   PDA designed for blind or low vision users  
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Electric pointing devices   allows user to control cursors using ultra sound  
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Alternate keyboards   off input options in size, layout, complexity  
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