TExES Technology Education 6-12 (171)
Terms in this set (89)
There are six basic concepts important to understanding IT. These
Define basic information
concepts should be introduced to students beginning in the first
technology concepts and essential
grade and continuing through hs years.
applications.
Binary brief representations of long strings of numbers used in computations
ASCII (American Standard Code letters and punctuation signs combined with strings of binary numbers
for Information Interchange)
the order to understanding and using information technology; this
Hierarchy
concept is sometimes referred to as "nesting quality"
World Wide Web the www is a communication tool that links information via bursts of binary
data
a CPU (central processing unit) stores multiple sets of instructions
Stored Program
and determines the next step in a process
Routing sequences of binary numbers move through a connected network
, The three essential applicable Word and number processing, searching the internet, greater efficiency
benefits of the basic concepts of
IT are:
Word and Number Processing formatting of documents and spreadsheets
Searching the Internet using the ASCII encoding system to find information
Greater Efficiency in IT increased speed in finding, comparing, and transmitting data
both the process of visual communication and the product created;
Graphic Design
uses typography, visual arts, page layout to tell a story
Typography the features of an object
Visual Arts paintings, sculptures, drawing, etc.
Page Layout fonts, margins, object placement, etc.
Graphic designers must have: a keen eye for detail and an imaginative, creative mind
Graphic designers must understand: the message to be conveyed and the audience for which the message is
meant
Graphic design in the computer the availability of multiple fonts, the ability to maneuver objects,
age is easier because: and the capability of quickly duplicating the finished image
Graphic design in the computer the computer is limited to the fonts, clip are and photos stored in memory
age is more difficult because:
List some industries that use Technical writers, marketers, educators, the entertainment industry,
graphic designs. journalism, web designers
Technical Writers use graphics to illustrate schematics, explain
Technical Writers complicated diagrams, and enhance complex text. Sometimes
pictures are needed when words are not able to convey the
message accurately or adequately.
Marketers use graphics to sell a product, introduce a concept, or
Marketers
enhance a company's identity.
Branding When color and copy are combined with a logo to create a corporate identity
Educators rely on graphics to illustrate and explain. Creatively
Educators
formatting information using pictures, graphs, and white space
makes books easier to read and understand.
The entertainment industry tells stories. Whether it's a film,
The Entertainment Industry
theatrical production, or comic book, graphic designs are used to
set the scene and create a mood.
Journalism reports facts, analyzes events and offers opinions on
Journalism
diverse topics in print and on television. Graphics are used to
illustrate, inform, and entertain.
Web designers are critical players in developing the look and feel of
Web Designers a web site. They work with marketers, developers, and software
engineers to combine visual and interactive communication tools
Terms in this set (89)
There are six basic concepts important to understanding IT. These
Define basic information
concepts should be introduced to students beginning in the first
technology concepts and essential
grade and continuing through hs years.
applications.
Binary brief representations of long strings of numbers used in computations
ASCII (American Standard Code letters and punctuation signs combined with strings of binary numbers
for Information Interchange)
the order to understanding and using information technology; this
Hierarchy
concept is sometimes referred to as "nesting quality"
World Wide Web the www is a communication tool that links information via bursts of binary
data
a CPU (central processing unit) stores multiple sets of instructions
Stored Program
and determines the next step in a process
Routing sequences of binary numbers move through a connected network
, The three essential applicable Word and number processing, searching the internet, greater efficiency
benefits of the basic concepts of
IT are:
Word and Number Processing formatting of documents and spreadsheets
Searching the Internet using the ASCII encoding system to find information
Greater Efficiency in IT increased speed in finding, comparing, and transmitting data
both the process of visual communication and the product created;
Graphic Design
uses typography, visual arts, page layout to tell a story
Typography the features of an object
Visual Arts paintings, sculptures, drawing, etc.
Page Layout fonts, margins, object placement, etc.
Graphic designers must have: a keen eye for detail and an imaginative, creative mind
Graphic designers must understand: the message to be conveyed and the audience for which the message is
meant
Graphic design in the computer the availability of multiple fonts, the ability to maneuver objects,
age is easier because: and the capability of quickly duplicating the finished image
Graphic design in the computer the computer is limited to the fonts, clip are and photos stored in memory
age is more difficult because:
List some industries that use Technical writers, marketers, educators, the entertainment industry,
graphic designs. journalism, web designers
Technical Writers use graphics to illustrate schematics, explain
Technical Writers complicated diagrams, and enhance complex text. Sometimes
pictures are needed when words are not able to convey the
message accurately or adequately.
Marketers use graphics to sell a product, introduce a concept, or
Marketers
enhance a company's identity.
Branding When color and copy are combined with a logo to create a corporate identity
Educators rely on graphics to illustrate and explain. Creatively
Educators
formatting information using pictures, graphs, and white space
makes books easier to read and understand.
The entertainment industry tells stories. Whether it's a film,
The Entertainment Industry
theatrical production, or comic book, graphic designs are used to
set the scene and create a mood.
Journalism reports facts, analyzes events and offers opinions on
Journalism
diverse topics in print and on television. Graphics are used to
illustrate, inform, and entertain.
Web designers are critical players in developing the look and feel of
Web Designers a web site. They work with marketers, developers, and software
engineers to combine visual and interactive communication tools
