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Title: SED 379 test 1
Description: Assistive Technology flash cards for test one.
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Created: 2002-09-08
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    • Question
    • Answer
    • Side 3
    • When did assistive technology come into existence?
    • 1988
    • What is a bus network?
    • each has its own address on the network, they can share peripherals like printers, and is used by many larger organizations.
    • When did assistive technology come into existence?
    • 1988
    • Define and give an example of system software (operating systems).
    • software that has a series of housekeeping" programs which allow the computer to carry out an array of varying tasks. Ex: OS 9, OS X, Windows 95, NT, etc
    • What is GUI?
    • Graphical User Interface- it is the part of the OS that allows the user to use pull-down menu, scroll, icons, buton.
    • What is a star network?
    • has a hub in the center with the main computer and other terminals are connected to the hub allowing all computers to share a single copy of software. (relatively cheap)
    • Name 7 different types of application software and an example of each.
    • 1. Word Processing (Word Perfect, AppleWorks)
      2. Desktop Publishing (Print Shop, PageMaker)
      3. Graphics packages (Photoshop, Illustrator)
      4. Database Program (FileMaker Pro -store lots of info and are able to manipulate it in different ways)
      5. Spreadsheet Programs (Excel, Lotus 123 - organizing data in a linear format for calculations or graphs)
      6. Communications Software (Explorer, Netscape - networking software)
      7. Multi Media Development Tools (Power Point, Intellipics, Studio - graphics, sound, print)
    • Name 7 different types of application software and an example of each.
    • 1. Word Processing (Word Perfect, AppleWorks)
      2. Desktop Publishing (Print Shop, PageMaker)
      3. Graphics packages (Photoshop, Illustrator)
      4. Database Program (FileMaker Pro -store lots of info and are able to manipulate it in different ways)
      5. Spreadsheet Programs (Excel, Lotus 123 - organizing data in a linear format for calculations or graphs)
      6. Communications Software (Explorer, Netscape - networking software)
      7. Multi Media Development Tools (Power Point, Intellipics, Studio - graphics, sound, print)
    • Nmae 4 types of technology other than computers.
    • 1. Medical
      2. Technology Productivity Tools - allows people to work faster, microwave, xerox, fax, dido.
      3. Information Technology - used to access information, phone, answering machine, fax.
      4. Assistive Technology
    • What does the toolbar do?
    • it is where the user makes choices by entering a command from the keyboard or by using the mouse to select from a pull-down menu
    • When did assistive technology come into the field of special educaiton?
    • 1990
    • What are the 5 hardware parts of a computer?
    • CPU (central processing unit)
      ROM/RAM (memory)
      Input (keyboard, mouse, lightpen, touch window)
      Output (monitor, printer)
      Storage (hard drive, diskette, Zip, CD-ROM)
    • When did assistive technology come into the field of special education?
    • 1990
    • What is GUI?
    • Graphical User Interface- it is the part of the OS that allows the user to use pull-down menu, scroll, icons, buton.
    • Give examples of OS.
    • DOS, windows, Unix, Linix Mac OS 9, X
    • Name 3 categories of software.
    • 1. system software
      2. application software
      3. educational software
    • What are Lindsey's Technology Learning Stages?
    • 1. Acquisition - learn new skills.
      2. Fluency (or Proficiency) - make it faster and better, reinforcement program.
      3. Maintenance - uses it routinely over time and is consistant.
      4. Application - uses skills learned in one tool and applies skills to an unfamiliar tool, doing the same actions.
    • Name 7 different types of application software and an example of each.
    • 1. Word Processing (Word Perfect, AppleWorks)
      2. Desktop Publishing (Print Shop, PageMaker)
      3. Graphics packages (Photoshop, Illustrator)
      4. Database Program (FileMaker Pro -store lots of info and are able to manipulate it in different ways)
      5. Spreadsheet Programs (Excel, Lotus 123 - organizing data in a linear format for calculations or graphs)
      6. Communications Software (Explorer, Netscape - networking software)
      7. Multi Media Development Tools (Power Point, Intellipics, Studio - graphics, sound, print)
    • What are the 4 components of a technology plan?
    • 1. Form the planning committee.
      2. Review the school district's mission and goals.
      3. Assess current status and anticipated needs.
      4. Analyze results
    • What is software?
    • it's what brings the computer to life, defines instruction for how the user and the computer interact, is stored on hard drives, disks, CD-ROMs, or DVD-ROMs.
    • What are Lindsey's Technology Learning Stages?
    • 1. Acquisition - learn new skills.
      2. Fluency (or Proficiency) - make it faster and better, reinforcement program.
      3. Maintenance - uses it routinely over time and is consistant.
      4. Application - uses skills learned in one tool and applies skills to an unfamiliar tool, doing the same actions.
    • What is technology?
    • A technical method of achieving a practical purpose (not always a thing or materials).
    • What are the 4 components of a technology plan?
    • 1. Form the planning committee.
      2. Review the school district's mission and goals.
      3. Assess current status and anticipated needs.
      4. Analyze results
    • Name the 3 types of networks.
    • Star Network
      Ring Network
      Bus Network
    • Define assistive technology.
    • Any tool that is REQUIRED by a student to aceess and participate in the general education curriculum in the LRE to the maximum extent appropriate.
    • Give examples of OS.
    • DOS, windows, Unix, Linix Mac OS 9, X
    • Nmae 4 types of technology other than computers.
    • 1. Medical
      2. Technology Productivity Tools - allows people to work faster, microwave, xerox, fax, dido.
      3. Information Technology - used to access information, phone, answering machine, fax.
      4. Assistive Technology
    • What does the CPU contain?
    • Memory, Input/Output, ALU (Algorythmic Logic Unit)
    • Define assistive technology.
    • Any tool that is REQUIRED by a student to access and participate in the general education curriculum in the LRE to the maximum extent appropriate.
    • Name 8 types of educational software and an example of each.
    • Ed. software provides instruction, expansion, supplementation, and/or remediation of the curriculum (7 of the 8)
      1. Tutorial - (Word Wizard)
      2. Drill & Practice - supplements, remediates (education4kids.com)
      3. Educational Games - expand and supplement (funbrain.com, reader rabbit, math blaster)
      4. Test - supplement, remediate, expand (typing test, personality test, love test)
      5. Simulation - introduce, expand, supplement (Sim City, Dollars and Cents, Lemonade Stand Hotdog Stand)
      6. Demonstration/Information - expand, remediate (ERIC, interactive dictionaries)
      7. Student Utilities - ? (Kid Pix, Kid Desk, on-line calendars)
      8. Teacher Utilities - none (myclass.net, thinkwave.com, gradekeeper)
    • Name 8 types of educational software and an example of each.
    • Ed. software provides instruction, expansion, supplementation, and/or remediation of the curriculum (7 of the 8)
      1. Tutorial - (Word Wizard)
      2. Drill & Practice - supplements, remediates (education4kids.com)
      3. Educational Games - expand and supplement (funbrain.com, reader rabbit, math blaster)
      4. Test - supplement, remediate, expand (typing test, personality test, love test)
      5. Simulation - introduce, expand, supplement (Sim City, Dollars and Cents, Lemonade Stand Hotdog Stand)
      6. Demonstration/Information - expand, remediate (ERIC, interactive dictionaries)
      7. Student Utilities - ? (Kid Pix, Kid Desk, on-line calendars)
      8. Teacher Utilities - none (myclass.net, thinkwave.com, gradekeeper)
    • What is a ring network?
    • allows multi-unit computing and direct computer to computer communication.