Language and Technology Flashcards
(63 cards)
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Electronic resources
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Books
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Search engine results
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Index
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Hyperlink
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Cross-reference
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Database
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Catalogue
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World Wide Web
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Library
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Menu
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Table of contents
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Browse/search
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Look up
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Web page
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Page
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Log in / log out
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Open
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Exit / log off
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Close
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Digit
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0-9 numbers
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CAL
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Computer-aided learning
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CALL
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Computer assisted language learning
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HTML
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Hypertext markup language
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HTTP
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Hypertext transfer protocol
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ICAME
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International computer archive of modern and Medieval English
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ICE
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Internal compiler error
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ISP
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Internet service provider
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MT
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Machine transition
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RAM
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Random access memory
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ROM
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Read-only memory
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USB
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Universal Serial Bus
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VLE
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Virtual learning environment
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WWW
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World Wide Web
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Teaching involves the use of..
Tools include a range of useful software packages..
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Office-based software
Satisfy a series of more general communication needs..
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Word processing..
Applications designed particularly for the purpose of language learning..
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Provide fun interactive learning experiences..
IT offers academic linguists a range of key advantages in the field of corpus research…
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Corpus linguistics refers to the analysis of collected language samples through authorised electronic media…
Machine Translation is based on comparative analysis of information…
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Website brings together a number of key learning activities and resources…
Abbreviation - shorter version of smth (PC). Acronym - pronounced as a word (CALL).
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Paragraph is about the same basic topic.
Discourse markers make a connection between the previous info and what comes next. Stance markers show attitude.
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Autocorrect
Auto correct is when your phone automatically changes what you were typing to what it thought you
wanted to type
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Autoplay
When you visit a website and music or video starts playing without asking
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Biometric
Unique physical characteristics that are be used for recognition. The most common types of biometric
identifiers are fingerprints, voice, face, iris, and palm/finger veins
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Blockchain
Also Block Chain. A list of records (blocks) linked using cryptography. These records are a
cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data. Blockchains are generally used on a peer-to-peer network. Data in one block cannot be altered without changing all other blocks
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Cache
Temporary storage space that allows your computer to quickly bring up information, such as
previously viewed web pages
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Cloud Service
A service provided by a third party or company that allows you to provide access to files and
applications remotely.
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Cookie
A piece of data that a website saves on your computer. Cookies were designed to save user
information such as preferences or logins but can sometimes be read by third parties. Cookies are also
used to collect browsing data long-term.
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CPU
Central Processing Unit. The bit of a computer or electronic device that processes information.
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Cryptocurrency
A digital asset that uses strong cryptography and is designed to work as a form of money. They used
decentralized control, or a public financial database to keep track of who owns what.
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Database
An organized collection of information. Complicated databases link information between multiple
tables allowing for analysis of the contained information. An address book is a basic database.
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DNS
Domain Name System. The phonebook of the Internet.
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Domain Name
The string of text that identifies a place on the Web. A basic domain name is a word or abbreviation
followed by a period followed by the domain extension: wvu.edu
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DRM
Digital Rights Management. A format that protects electronic media from being illegally copied.
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DVD
Digital Video Disc / Digital Versatile Disc. A digital optical disc data storage system.
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EPUB
Electronic Publication. A digital book format that allows you to read your eBook on any electronic
device. EPUB files are reflowable.
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External Storage
Devices that store data outside of a computer or other electronic device. They are often removable,
such as USB thumb drives.
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GIF
Graphics Interchange Format. An image format that is often used in logos and animated pictures.
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GPS
Global Positioning System is a piece of hardware that allows a device to contact a satellite to
determine the location of the device in latitude and longitude.
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Hard Drive
A data storage devices that stores and retrieves digital data. In your computer, this is where all your
programs are installed and files saved.
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Hotspot
A type of Wireless Access Point. A device that allows you access the internet from a public place.
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Icon
A graphic representation of a program, file or function.
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Install
A process that writes the code used to run the program (application) onto the hard drive of your
device.
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LAN
Local Area Network. A group of computers / devices that share a common communications line.
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Lossless Compression
A form of data encoding that maintains the original quality of the file but at the cost of having a large
file size.
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Metadata
A data set that give you information about other data. A card catalog contains metadata.
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NDA
Non-Disclosure Agreement. A legally binding contract where parties agree not to share sensitive or
confidential information.
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Non-Disclosure Agreement
A legally binding contract where parties agree not to share sensitive or
confidential information.
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OS
Operating System. The base upon which software and apps are added. An Apple device generally uses
iOS (iPhones) or macOS (laptop computers).
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P2P
Peer-to-Peer
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Online Chat
Real time communication over the internet through (generally short) text messages.
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Notification
A message displayed by an electronic device to provide an alert, reminder, or other communication.
