Everfi: Module 1 Vocabulary by Carolyn Harvey https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1 Choosing a Computer en-us 2018-01-23 16:47:23 UTC 2018-01-23 21:27:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Directions charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223893957 Here are some of the vocabulary words that you will see in Module 1 about Choosing a Computer.]]> 2018-01-23 17:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223893957 Application charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223899213 Application: also called an "app", it is computer software created for particular task or tasks; it is increasingly used to mean software that is downloaded for use on cell phones.]]> 2018-01-23 17:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223899213 Central Processing Unit (CPU) charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223902032 Central Processing Unit (CPU): the central processing unit carries out the functions in a 
computer
]]> 2018-01-23 17:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223902032 Cloud computing charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223902445 Cloud computing: a computer network that allows for software and hardware to be placed on it, thereby removing the need to have them stored on your computer; some examples include word processing documents, e-mail, and music files]]> 2018-01-23 17:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223902445 Downloading charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223903734 Downloading: receiving data, such as a music or video file, from a server or another computer system]]> 2018-01-23 17:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223903734 Hard disk drive charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223904436 Hard disk drive: a computer device that reads, writes, and stores digital data]]> 2018-01-23 17:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223904436 Hardware charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223909526 Hardware: the physical parts of a computer]]> 2018-01-23 17:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223909526 Hosting service charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223909929 Hosting service: a service, such as web hosting, that is usually operated by a company in 
order to provide access to the Internet through servers
]]> 2018-01-23 17:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/223909929 Internet charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224019415 Internet: a vast global computer network, which links smaller computer networks together]]> 2018-01-23 21:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224019415 Memory charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224019547 Memory: any data or information in a computer; it is commonly used to refer to read access memory (RAM) which is temporary and used to operate software; at times, it can 
also refer to the amount of disk space available on a computer
]]> 2018-01-23 21:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224019547 Moore's Law charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224020159 Moore's Law: suggests that the number of transistors that can be placed in an integrated circuit will double every 18 months, making computer speeds increase 
exponentially; this law is related to other trends in digital technology, like how much memory can go on a hard drive
]]> 2018-01-23 21:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224020159 Open Source charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224020635 Open source: a way in which software is developed that allows access to the source code of an application or software and is free to update and use]]> 2018-01-23 21:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224020635 Operating system charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224020845 Operating system: a group of 
software programs that provide instructions to a computer so that it may operate
]]> 2018-01-23 21:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224020845 Plug- in charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021008 Plug-in: something you can add to a software application to enhance its abilities]]> 2018-01-23 21:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021008 Presentation charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021192 Presentation: a computer program used to display information, normally in the form of 
a slide show
]]> 2018-01-23 21:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021192 Processor charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021369 Processor: another term for the CPU of a computer - the central processing unit that runs computer programs]]> 2018-01-23 21:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021369 Programming charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021597 Programming: the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the 
source code of computer programs
]]> 2018-01-23 21:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021597 QR code charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021794 QR code: Quick Response code; a type of two‐dimensional bar code, consisting of black modules in a square pattern on a white background, that can hold a large amount of any kind of data]]> 2018-01-23 21:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224021794 RAM (Random Access Memory) charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224022085 RAM: computer memory that is temporarily used to allow programs to operate, which would be quicker than if they accessed ROM
(Read-only memory (or simply ROM) is a type of computer memory)]]> 2018-01-23 21:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224022085 Software charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023443 Software:a group of computer programs that give instructions to a computer so that it 
functions
]]> 2018-01-23 21:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023443 Spam charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023585 Spam: e-mail that’s sent to large group of people who didn't sign up to receive it; spam 
often requests information or money or may contain viruses
]]> 2018-01-23 21:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023585 Spreadsheet charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023732 Spreadsheet: a computer application that simulates a paper accounting worksheet]]> 2018-01-23 21:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023732 Tablet charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023818 Tablet: a highly portable 
computer shaped like slate or pad of paper, featuring a 
touchscreen
]]> 2018-01-23 21:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023818 Uploading charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023963 Uploading: sending data, such as a music or video file, from a local computer system to another computer system or server]]> 2018-01-23 21:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224023963 Wi-Fi charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224024063 Wi-Fi:  networking technology that allows computer devices such as personal computers, laptops, and cell phones to communicate over a wireless signal]]> 2018-01-23 21:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224024063 Word processing charve01 https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224024228 Word processing: a computer application used for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of printable material]]> 2018-01-23 21:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/charve01/everfimodule1/wish/224024228