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Glossary of Terms 3D computer Works of graphic art created with the aid of digital computers and graphics specialised 3D software. 3G (Third- Type of technology used in the context of mobile phone standards. Generation) Services associated with 3G provide the ability to transfer simultaneously both voice data (a telephone call) and non-voice data (such as downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging). ACTIVstudio Software application designed for use with an interactive whiteboard. Blackberry A wireless handheld device that supports e-mail, mobile telephone, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing and other wireless information services. Blacklist Access control mechanism that means, ‘allow everybody, except members of the blacklist’. Blog (Web Log) Online journal or diary that is published on the world wide web on a personal website or a diary hosting website. Blogger The author of a blog. Broadband Class of telecommunications access services, such as ADSL, [hybrid fibre coaxial cable] and Wi-Fi, offering a data rate greater than narrowband services. These services are usually ‘always-on’ and do not tie up a telephone line exclusively for data. Technically, broadband is any internet connection with an access data rate greater than 200 kbps [kilobits per second]. Bryce Type of texture-based rendering and ray tracing program for creating 3D landscapes, space scenes, buildings and other objects. Chat (Internet Relay Form of instant communication over the internet. Enables group and Chat, IRC) one-to-one communication. Chat Room Online site in which people can talk by broadcasting messages to other people on the same site in real time. Sometimes moderated either by limiting who is allowed to speak, or by having moderation volunteers patrol the venue watching for disruptive or otherwise undesirable behaviour. Claymation (Clay Form of stop motion animation, where each animated piece, either Animation) character or background, is "deformable" via a malleable substance, usually plasticine. ClickView Network-centred video delivery platform which enables delivery of video to hundreds of users at the same time across an existing network. Also allows schools to manage and serve other types of digital media including audio, images and learning objects and to add programs captured from free-to-air and cable TV. Cubase Series of Musical Instrument Digital Interface, music sequencer and digital audio editing computer applications. 201 Inquiry into the Effects of Television and Multimedia on Education in Victoria Cyber bullying Use of electronic information and communication devices such as e- mail, instant messaging, text messages, blogs, mobile phones, pagers, (online bullying) instant messages and defamatory websites to bully or otherwise harass an individual or group through personal attacks or other means. Cyber stalking Use of the internet or other electronic means to stalk someone. A cyber (online harassment) stalker follows the victim's online activity to gather information, initiate contact, make threats, or engage in other forms of verbal intimidation. Cyberspace Notional realm in which electronic information exists or is exchanged. Data Logger Electronic instrument that records digital, analogue, frequency or smart protocol based measurements over time. Digital Camera Camera that captures and stores photographs electronically instead of using photographic film like conventional cameras. Digital Divide The gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technologies and those without. Digital Immigrants Term coined by Marc Prensky in 2001 to describe those who have been introduced to digital technologies such as computers and the internet after growing up with a different set of technologies. Digital Movie Movie made with an electronic device, rather than with film. Digital Natives Term coined by Marc Prensky in 2001 to describe those who grew up with digital technologies such as computers and the internet. Digital Portfolio (e- Collection of electronic documents that demonstrate skills, education portfolio) and professional development. Type of learning record that provides evidence of achievement. Digital Resource Any resource available in a digital format, generally in reference to digital content produced for use in the classroom. One of the types of content produced by the Le@rning Federation. A single item, such as a section of moving image footage, an image of a document, line drawing, painting, map, photograph, audio file, or a set of items. Each item is presented with a description, an interpretation of its educational value and an acknowledgement of its source. Digital Revolution A term describing the phenomenon of the rapid drop in cost and rapid expansion of power and prevalence of digital devices such as computers and telecommunications. These devices have progressed from providing passive mass-media linear communications, like radio and television, to personal interactive non-linear communications like internet forums and web pages. Digital Stories A series of movie clips showcasing teachers and students using ICT, provides models for other teachers to realise the potential of using ICT. Director Media application created by Macromedia—now part of Adobe Systems. (Macromedia It allows users to build applications built on a movie metaphor, with the Director, Adobe user as the "director" of the movie. Director) Discussion Group Facility on the world wide web for holding discussions. Participants do (Internet forum) not have to be online at the same time as they do with chat rooms. 202 Glossary of Terms The Education A Department of Education and Training gateway for students, teachers Channel (Victorian and principals to quality, secure and educationally sound online Education Channel) resources. Offers customised search and browse features and links to other key websites. e-journal See ‘blog’. Email Electronic mail. Filter (Internet filter, Software used to filter content delivered over the web. Determines the content-control content available on a particular machine or network; the motive is often software, to prevent persons from viewing content which the computer's owner(s) censorware, web or other authorities may consider objectionable. filtering) Flash (Adobe Flash, Multimedia authoring program used to create content for web formerly applications, games and movies. Commonly used to: create animation, Macromedia Flash) various web-page components, integrate video into web pages, and more recently, develop rich internet applications such as portals. Flickr Photo sharing website, web services suite, online community platform. Game Boy Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, released in 1989. GameCube Brand of video game console produced by Nintendo. GarageBand Apple Computer music production software application. Geographic System for creating, storing, analysing and managing spatial data and Information System associated attributes. Global Positioning Satellite navigation system. GPS satellites broadcast precise timing System (GPS) signals by radio to GPS receivers, allowing them to accurately determine their location (longitude, latitude, and altitude). Google Google Inc. is an American public corporation that designed and manages an internet search engine. The verb ‘google’ means ‘to use the Google search engine to obtain information on the internet’. Google Video Free Google service that allows users to upload video clips and make their own media. Users can search and play videos, as well as download video files and embed them on their web pages. Hardware Part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; eg. motherboard, expansion cards. Hybridity Where a text or narrative is produced across a variety of media where it may have in the past been produced in a single format (eg. book or television show). Hyperlink Link from one world wide web page or world wide website to another. ICT Information and Communications Technology. Identity theft Deliberate assumption of another person's identity, usually to gain access to that person's finances or to frame a person for a crime. iMovie Video editing software application, by Apple Computer, which allows users to edit their own home movies. 203 Inquiry into the Effects of Television and Multimedia on Education in Victoria Instant Messaging Computer program that allows near-instantaneous (synchronous) communication between computer users. Can take a variety of forms, but most commonly refers to text format. Intel® Teach to the Modular professional development program for teachers that has a Future strong focus on pedagogy and integrates the use of ICT into curriculum planning. Interactive Television involving viewer interaction. Examples include: enabling Television viewers to pause, rewind, and fast forward, skip commercials, influence plot details and endings, participate in polls, contribute questions and comments to programs and access additional information about content. Interactive Whiteboard writing surface that can capture writing electronically and Whiteboard allows interaction with a projected computer image. Internet Worldwide network of computer systems and networks that share information and data using a standard communication protocol (Internet Protocol). Intranet Private network of computers that share information and data using a standard communication protocol. Investing in Our Australian Government initiative focused on delivering small scale