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Archive:
an archive is a collection of finalized, permanent files.
Back up:
to create copies of files at regular intervals to ensure that the data is not damaged, lost, or accidentally deleted.
Burn:
to copy data permanently onto a CD or DVD.
Byte:
the amount of computer memory necessary to store a single character of data.
CD/DVD burner:
a device that will copy data onto a CD or DVD.
Collaborative projects:
projects that students work on with other students in the same classroom or with students in other locations across the country or the world.
Desktop:
a view on a computer that displays applications and files as icons (pictures) that can be accessed with a click (or double-click) of the mouse.
Digital Audio Tape (DAT):
a magnetic tape that can store from two to 24 gigabytes of data.
Drag-and-drop:
using the mouse to select a file or folder and drag a copy of the file or folder to a new location, such as a server or floppy disk.
Email:
electronic messages that can be sent from one computer to another over the Internet. In addition to sending messages, teachers and students can attach and send files.
External/Internal:
external hardware must be plugged into a computer to be used. Internal devices are installed inside the computer.
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File:
a piece of data or a document created on a computer.
Folder:
a location where digital files are organized and stored.
Gigabyte (GB):
a measurement of file size that lets you gauge how large a file is or how much storage is available on computer media and hardware, such as a hard drive or DVD. One gigabyte is equal to 1,024 megabytes.
Generic login:
a User ID and password that are used by more than one student to access the server.
Generic software application:
an application that can be used in any number of different subjects and disciplines. For instance, a word processor application allows students to write papers for any subject, from history to biology.
Hard drive:
a location where files, folders, and software applications are stored in a computer.
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K-O
Kilobyte:
A kilobyte (KB or Kbyte*) is approximately a thousand bytes (it's actually
1,024 bytes). The number of Kilobytes tells you how big a file is or how
much memory a hard drive has.
Login:
the User ID and password used to access a server.
Megabyte (MB):
a measurement of file size that lets you gauge how large a file is or how much storage is available on computer media and hardware, such as a hard drive or a CD. One megabyte is equal to 1,024 kilobytes.
Operating system (OS):
a program that controls the basic operation of a computer, controls devices (such as the CD player and floppy drive), organizes the filing system, and manages how programs work.
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P-T
Server:
a hard drive on a different computer that is used to store files and folders. The server is accessible by any computer in the classroom or lab.
Software application:
a program that allows you to use a computer for a specific task, such as word processing, creating a Web page or burning a CD.
Software version:
as new advances in design and technology develop, companies will upgrade their software and re-issue it. Each time a piece of software is re-issued, it is considered a new version of the software.
Spreadsheet program:
a software application that allows you to enter information into a highly organized series of rows and columns. Spreadsheets are useful for organizing and sorting information.
Subject-specific software application:
an application that functions only within a certain discipline. "Interactive Physics," which demonstrates the movement of different objects, is an example of subject-specific software.
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U-Z
User ID:
a unique word or phrase used, in conjunction with a password, to access a server.
Virus:
a program intended to damage or cripple the software on a computer or server. Viruses are most often transmitted via email.
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