Tech 7 Terms 1 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
internet | network that many people use around the world that connects to thousands of servers |
World Wide Web | a small section of the internet that is accessible to everyone, no matter where they are, as long as they have an internet connection |
internet service provider | company that offers access to the internet for a fee |
web browser | a piece of software that decodes and displays internet and web pages |
URL | website address; stands for Universal Resource Locator |
hyperlinks | clickable URLs within a webpage or document |
HTML | stands for Hypertext Markup Language; language in which websites are written |
downloads | anything that you load onto your computer from the internet |
upload | anything that you move from your computer to the internet |
embedding objects in a webpage | placing objects into a webpage so that they retain their original form |
assistive technology | technology used to help a person with limitations |
stands for electronic mail | |
simulation | computer program which models something in the real world |
bulletin board | online public message posting site |
hypermedia | linked form of multimedia |
software | computer program(s) |
chat room | online discussion spaces that usually have some kind of theme |
distance education | learning by way of streaming video and/or teleconference |
Problem Based Learning | learning through solving of real world problems/issues |
pixel | a single dot of color (measured in dots per inch) |
icon | symbol for actions or items |
spreadsheet program | data in columns and rows that can manipulate other data within the spreadsheet |
computer literacy | knowledge and ability in the use of computers |
instructional technology | use of computers and related tools in learning |
tutorial | lesson on computer which helps you learn something |
RAM | the active memory used by the computer when running software |
port | connection on the computer through which information is passed |
expansion slot | space on the motherboard where accessories can be added |
plotters | printers for vector graphics; print by using an x,y coordinate grid |
CD-ROM | compact disk, read-only memory; used to store information used by computers |
video port | slot on computer that is used to connect a video output accessory |
processor | electronic circuitry that executes computer programs |
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