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chat room

Synchronous, online, text-based communication utilizing "chat" software; allows for real-time communication between multiple parties using the Web.

choral reading

A group or whole class reading a text aloud, in unison, in conjunction with the teacher in order to develop reading fluency; also models correct language being used in context.

cognitive domain

Domain of learning that primarily engages the intellect to understand and apply concepts; defined in Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives.

competencies

Areas in which a person has skill or knowledge.

computer-based learning

Instruction that utilizes computer technology as its sole form of delivery and in which the student interacts with a software program and other learners and teachers remotely.

concept mapping

Technique to visualize relationships between ideas; often represented with a central idea in the center of the map and peripheral, realted, or supporting concepts emanating from spokes or nodes connected to the central concept.

constructed response

Test or assessment item that requires the student to construct their own answer, rather than selecting an answer from multiple options. e.g., short answer, open-ended questions, essays

cookies

Text files created by a server to contain information collected from Website visitors;information such as user name, and preferences can create a more seamless Web experience; some unreputable Web sites use malicious cookies to gather inappropriate information or manipulate a users Web experience.

courseware

Educational software that delivers a course of study.

criterion-referenced test

A test that measures performance against a defined set of learning objectives; measures mastery of content rather than a comparison of a test-takers score to that scores of all test-takers.

curriculum mapping

Process of visually mapping objectives in the curriculum to identify prerequisite skills, benchmarks, goals, and alignment between grades.