Computer Terminology
1. e-mail – Most
widely used method of sending a text message from one computer to another
computer. All e-mail addresses include the @
symbol. E-mail addresses are not the same as web site addresses, and an e-mail program
is required to send and receive e-mail.
2. html - Hypertext
Markup Language (HTML)
in computer science, the standard text-formatting language since 1989 for
documents on the interconnected computing network known as the World Wide Web. HTML documents are text files
that contain two parts: content that is meant to be rendered on a computer
screen; and markup or tags, encoded information that directs the
text format on the screen and is generally hidden from the user.
3. http - These
letters stand for hyper text transfer protocol. The
letters http are almost always the first four
letters in an "address" (see URL
)
that indicates a particular page on the World Wide Web (see WWW).
4. ISP - Internet Service
Provider A computer, usually maintained by an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
used to provide and maintain e-mail
accounts and individual Web Sites
for people who pay a monthly fee for that service.
5. Search Engine - Search
Engine, computer software that compiles lists of documents,
most commonly those on the World Wide Web (WWW), and the contents of
those documents. Search engines respond to a user entry, or query, by
searching the lists and displaying a list of documents (called Web sites when on
the WWW) that match the search query.
6. URL –These letters stand
for Uniform Resource Locator. A URL is the
"address" of a particular document (page) on the World Wide Web (see WWW).
By entering a specific URL in the address window of a web browser
(on a computer connected to the WWW) and then tapping the "return" or
"enter" key, or clicking on the "GO" button, that web
page
will appear.
7. Web Browser - A
software program that enables someone working on a computer that is connected
to the Internet to see information that has been posted on web sites.
8. Web Page - A
specific document at a particular location (URL)
on the WWW
that can be accessed with web browser software
on a computer that is connected to the Internet.
A web page usually refers to a single document, whereas a web site refers
to several or many web page documents.
9. Web Site - A
collection of interlinked web pages
at a location on the WWW
that can be accessed with web browser
software on a computer that is connected to the Internet.
10. WWW - These letters
stand for World Wide Web. The WWW is a worldwide
information network that provides access to documents residing on all Internet
servers that use the http
protocol, accessible to users with a web browser
connected to the Internet. These documents typically contain text and graphics,
but can also include audio and video files.
Educational Terminology
- Affective –
Learning domain in which learning occurs based on attitudes, feelings and
values. One of three learning domains postulated by Abraham Maslow.
- Anticipatory Set - What the instructor says/does at the beginning of a
lesson to focus student attention on what is about to happen.
3. Bibliographic
Format - When
listing any type of resource in an academic report, it is almost always
appropriate to start with the author's last name, followed by a comma, then the
author's first name. That should be followed by the name of the resource and
the date and place of publication as well as any other information that would
help someone to locate the resource. All of the identifying information about
any particular resource should be listed in a standard format. Most academic
institutions recommend a particular "Manual of Style" that they
expect students to use when writing reports and citing bibliographic
information.
The APA Style Mauual is recommended as a good basic guide for
most academic writing and provides very specific directions for bibliographic
format.
- Cognitive - Learning
domain in which learning occurs based on thinking (intellectual
processes). One of three domains postulated by Abraham Maslow. Clear and specific language is essential for cognative learning to be effective.
- Competency - A
specific, clearly defined (observable and measurable) act that can be
performed correctly by a person in the context of accomplishing a
particular task.
6. Constructive
Criticism - Words
spoken or written, addressed to a particular person, that suggest a specific
way in which that person might do something better.
The important thing here is to focus on a specific suggestion: not just what was wrong, but how what was
wrong could be corrected or improved!
7.Costume - We
all ware costumes every day. Some are "uniforms" as worn by the
police and military. Some are "business suits" as worn by office workers.
Some are "sweat cloths" as worn by athletes and coaches. Some are
"scrubs" or "lab coats" as worn by health care workers.
Some are "colors" as worn by gang bangers.
The point is that the way a person dresses conveys information about that
person to others; so the way that a teacher dresses (his/her costume), should
convey professionalism and lend
credibility to the role of instructor.
- Demonstration - An instructional method where the instructor
shows students how to do a specific task. This works best if students are
given a handout that illustrates a step-by-step process that they can
follow after seeing the demonstration.
- Directed Discovery - An
instructional method where students are led, hand-on, step-by-step,
through a specific process. Much of the directed discovery process
involves learning in the psychomotor
domain.
- Distance Learning - A method of meeting specific EVOC 501 course
requirements through accessing materials posted in the EVOC 501 E-TEXT,
posting materials on one's own web site and communicating with the course
instructor via e-mail.
- Equipment - Reusable items needed for the
accomplishment of student performance objectives. Chairs, tables,
computers and other tools are all examples of equipment.
- Evaluation - A process that involves testing or critical
observation to determine if a student is able to accomplish the specific
performance stated in a student performance objective.
13. Facilitator - To facilitate means helping someone to help themself. Teachers need to provide information, tools, materials and encouragement that students need in order to accomplish specific objectives. Simply providing information is only one part of being an effective facilitator: teachers need to find ways to get students interested in, and involved with, their own education.
14. Handout - A document prepared by the
instructor with information that is specifically designed to help students
complete a particular task.
Whenever possible instructor handouts should be limited to one page, should have the information
organized in a step-by-step
process and should include pictures
or illustrations to help students visualize the information.
- Humor - Being
able to laugh (when appropriate) is a critical part of education. Good
instructors should be able to find some humor in most situations and
should be able to make learning fun. Telling an appropriate joke (one that
has some relation to the topic and does not belittle or offend anyone) can
be an interesting way to start a lesson and/or lead into a new topic.
- Identify - The verb that means to select the correct choice
from among several alternatives (such as in a multiple choice test
question).
- Instructor's Scoresheet - A
one page document that indicates
the specific criteria indicated for each assignment and the number of
points that can be earned by meeting those criteria (one point for each
criterion).
18. Integrity - To act honesty and
assume responsibility for one's own actions. Integrity is essential for anyone
involved with education.
19.
Lecture - An instructional method where the instructor presents
information to students by telling it to them. This is largely a cognitive process
- Lesson Plan - A
one page (only) document
that indicates what the instructor will do to help students meet a
specific student performance objective. The best lessons are short lessons based on a single simple objective that is clearly
written and easy to measure.
- Mandated Skills -
- Materials - Expendable items needed for the
accomplishment of student performance objectives. Paper and anything that
is used up (such as wood when making a project in a wood shop) are
examples of materials.
- Motivational - Behavior
of an instructor that stimulates student interest in what the student
needs to learn. Simply providing information is not sufficient to motivate
most students. An instructor needs to relate that information to something
students already know using language that they are familiar with. In most
cases providing new knowledge will involve defining new words or
redefining words that are already a part of the student's vocabulary
24.Performance Test - the
execution of an action b : something accomplished the ability to perform
25. Positive Reinforcement - Words spoken or written,
addressed to a particular person, that accurately praise something that the person has done well.
Positive reinforcement is most effective when it describes something specific and clearly indicates that
whatever is described was done well.
26. Professionalism - Acting consistently in a manner that inspires the confidence and respect of others and exemplifies integrity.
27. Psychomotor - Learning domain in which learning occurs based on physical movement. One of three learning domains postulated by Abraham Maslow.
- Scholar - A
person who earns respect
from others through meritorious conduct and by working with dedication to
accumulate valuable knowledge through study in an academic environment.
Every person taking part in the EVOC 501 course is considered to be a scholar unless he/she should prove otherwise! - Student Performance Objective - A
concise statement that indicates exactly what a student should be able to
do as the result of a specific period of instruction.
- Teaching Credential - A
document which verifies that the person named thereon has met specific
requirements, mandated by the state to qualify as a teacher.
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
to individuals who have successfully completed a prescribed course of study a
At CSUSB (which is an approved
EVOC 501 scholars who need help with Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials and who are not working with another credential analyst, may want to contact
Ms. Monica Cordero in the CASE office directly. Her e-mail address is [email protected]
31. Written Test - a critical
examination, observation, or evaluation in writing format
Guiding Principles
- Respect - Regard, value, admire, appreciate. Special esteem or
consideration in which one holds another person or thing. To show regard for
yourself, others, and the world around you.
- Compassion - Kindness. The desire to help others in distress. To show kindness and concern for others in distress by offering help whenever possible.
- Loyalty - Faithfulness, dependability. The quality of being faithful to another person in the performance of duty; adhering to a contract with another person. To show others that you are dependable when you have a commitment to them.
- Trustworthiness - Reliability. Dependable, deserving of trust and confidence.
- Honesty - Truthfulness, advantage of the trust of sincerity. The act or condition of never deceiving, stealing, or taking advantage of the trust of others. To be truthful in all that you do and never deceive, steal, or take others.
- Optimism - Positive beliefs. The inclination to take a hopeful view or think that all will work out for the best. To strive to be positive in your beliefs about yourself, others, and the future.
- Adaptability -The ability and willingness to change. To put oneself in harmony with changed circumstances. To be ready and willing to adjust as necessary to the changes in people and circumstances that arise in daily life.
- Contemplation - Giving serious consideration to something. To think things through with proper care before taking action.
- Courage - Bravery. The willingness to put one's beliefs into practice, the capacity to meet danger without giving way to fear. To face difficulty or danger and express your beliefs even if you are afraid.
- Initiative - Eagerness to do something. To take responsible action on your own, without prompting from others.
- Perseverance -
Hard work. The quality of trying hard and continuously in spite of
obstacles and difficulties.
- Responsibility -
Accountability. To consider oneself answerable for something. To
demonstrate that you consider yourself to be accountable for your actions
and that you follow through on your commitments.
Important People
1. Blanchard & Johnson – The One Minute Manager
2. Canter, Lee - Lee and Marlene Canter founded Canter & Associates in 1976. The first product was Assertive Discipline, a guide to helping teachers manage behavior in the classroom in a firm and positive manner. The success of this text is evidenced in the worldwide sales of over 1 million copies and translation into several languages. The core of the Assertive Discipline program has since grown into live workshop presentations, staff development packages, and graduate course offerings focusing on classroom management. http://www.canter.net/content/index.cfm?s=729.p070u545n.1903119s20&wid=1&pid=1
3. Covey, Steven - Dr Stephen Covey is a hugely influential management
guru, whose book The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective
People, became a blueprint for personal development when it was published in
1990. The Seven Habits are said by some to be easy to understand but not as
easy to apply - don't let the challenge daunt you. The seven habits are a
remarkable set of inspirational and aspirational
standards for anyone who seeks to live a full, purposeful and good life.
Covey's values are full of integrity and humanity, and contrast strongly with
the colder logic- and process-based ideologies that characterised
management thinking in earlier times.
4. Fulghum,
Robert
- Author Robert Fulghum has
published seven best-selling books. All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,
It Was on Fire When I Lay Down
on It, Uh-Oh,
Maybe (Maybe Not),
From Beginning to End -- The
Rituals of Our Lives, True Love and Words I Wish I Wrote. There are currently
more than 16 million copies of his books in print, published in 27 languages in
103 countries.
Robert Fulghum was born in 1937, and grew
up in
5. Glasser, William - Choice Theory: A New Psychology of
Personal Freedom
6.
Hunter, Madeline - Developed the concept of Anticipatory Set
within the context of increasing instructional effectiveness.
Her book on Mastery
Teaching is highly recommended.
7. Mager,
Robert
- Analyzing Performance
Problems
8. Maslow, Abraham - Developed the concept of a "Hierarchy of Needs" and
postulated three domains of learning:
the affective domain.
the cognitive domain.
the psychomotor domain.
9. Millman, Dan - Functional Analysis: An Introduction
10.Plumb, Charlie - I'm No Hero: A POW Story as Told
to Glenn DeWerff
11.Thompson, George - Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of
Persuasion