Technology Term |
Definition |
Example |
1:1 |
one device per student in the classroom with the goal of making learning more individualized and to extend academics beyond the four walled classroom |
ISS has 1:1 in grades 6-12 |
adaptive learning |
software that adapts its content and pacing to the current knowledge level and skill needs of the user |
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asynchronous learning |
a teaching method that leveraged online resources in such a way that students and instructors so not need to be in the same place at the same time
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blended learning |
a combination of online and on-site learning and supports some element of student control over the time, place, path, and/or pace of their learning experience |
ISS 1:1 initiative is actually a Blended learning initiative which includes devices for 1:1 in grades 6-12 |
blog |
short for web log - this term refers to a list of journal entries about personal opinions, activities, or experiences posted on a web page |
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cloud computing |
storing and accessing fata and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive |
Google Drive, Dropbox |
digital citizen |
someone who navigates the possibilities and pitfalls of the digital world safely, responsibly, and respectfully |
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digital citizenship |
the practice of navigating the digital world safely, responsibly, and ethically |
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digital curation |
the selection, preservation, maintenance, collection and archiving of digital resources |
Edmodo, LessonPaths, LiveBinders, Padlet, Symbaloo |
flipped learning |
a model in which students access the directed teaching, usually at home through videos and other media. Classroom time is spent applying skills through inquiry-based learning with teacher having more personalized guidance and interaction with students by facilitating rather than lecturing |
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gamification |
a strategy for engaging students more deeply in learning through game design principles and mechanics |
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hashtag |
a word or phrase preceded by the # that classifies or categorizes the accompanying text (such as a tweet) |
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individualized learning |
personalized and customized learning strategies and goals that target an individuals;s strengths and weaknesses, often thereby encouraging more learner ownership over the learning experience |
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infographic |
a graphic, visual representation of information, data, and knowledge |
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student response system |
a personal device that allows students to interact with lessons and participate in real-time polling and assessment |
Devices: SMART Response,
Online: Socrative, Polldaddy
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learning management system |
a platform for the administration, documentation, delivery, tracking, and reporting of online learning activities |
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meme |
a virally-transmitted cultural symbol or social idea |
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mobile learning |
learning methods and materials that involve the use of mobile phones or handheld devices; capitalize on the notion "just in time" learning and learning "anytime, anywhere" |
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online learning |
an Internet-based course in which 80 percent or more of the instruction is conducted online, the teacher and the student are separated by distance or time or both and two-way communication is required between teacher and student |
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QR Code (quick response) |
a type of barcode that when scanned takes the user to a URL, displays text, or contains other information |
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social bookmarking |
an online service the enables users to add, annotate, edit, and share bookmarks of websites or documents |
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social media |
forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content |
Twitter, Edmodo, Facebook |
spam |
electronic junk mail or junk newsgroup postings |
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synchronous online learning |
real-time learning where instructors and learners participate in instant two-way communication |
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troll |
a person starts arguments or upsets people by posting inflammatory, unnecessary, or off-topic messages in an online community with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion |
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tweet |
a post made on Twitter online message service
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URL (Uniform Resource Locator) |
the letters and symbols that are in the address of a website |
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wiki |
a website that allows anyone to add, modify, or delete information from it |
PBWorks |
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