42 Basic concepts of computer technology in language learning terms
This technology glossary have some basic concepts that are common used in the field of language learning through the computer technology . It can help English language students when using the internet to identify the meaning of the different words or concepts when studying, reading , analyzing or applying their knowledge to use tools like blogs, websites, platforms , etc.
Backup
to make a copy of (a computer file or data) to protect against accidental loss or corruption.
also : to make copies of all the files on (a device)
Example: Be sure to back up your work.
When operating under a complete transition like Tiptree did, it is sensible to have the old system running in parallel to the new one so that you have a backup available if things do not go as originally planned.
en: copia de seguridad
Blog
noun
A blog (shortening of “weblog”) is an online journal or informational website displaying information in the reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first. It is a platform where a writer or even a group of writers share their views on an individual subject.
Example: How to Sell Your Book, CD, or DVD on Amazon: Micro-niche, long-tail publishing , article from Kevin Kelly's blog on "cool tools" (), February 22 nd 2005 8.
en: Página web, generalmente de carácter personal, con una estructura cronológica que se actualiza regularmente y que se suele dedicar a tratar un tema concreto.
Browser
noun
A web browser (commonly referred to as a browser) is a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web. When a user requests a web page from a particular website, the web browser retrieves the necessary content from a web server and then displays the page on the screen.
Example: Application Layer The user launches his web browser, which registers a port with operating system.
en: navegador
Cyberspace
noun
the online world of computer networks and especially the Internet
Example: cyberspace has become a new realm for the exchange of digital information to conduct commerce, provide entertainment, pursue education, and a wide range of other activities.
en: ciberespacio
Data
noun
factual information (such as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation
Example: Risks: Off the shelf packages may not meet the exact requirements and actually take more time in customising or worse provide false data.
en: Fecha (indicación del tiempo y a menudo del lugar en que se hace u ocurre una cosa, especialmente la que figura en una carta o en un documento señalando el día, el mes y el año).
Datos o información
Device
noun
A device is a unit of physical hardware or equipment that provides one or more computing functions within a computer system. It can provide input to the computer, accept output or both. A device can be any electronic element with some computing ability that supports the installation of firmware or third-party software.
en: Dispositivo
Digital communication
phrase
The process of sharing ideas, information, and messages with others in a particular time and place with the aid of digital devices like cell phones, computers and similar electronic devices
Example: There are three parts in a modern digital communication link, which are the transmitter (TX), transmission channel and the receiver (RX).
en: Comunicación digital
Digitize
verb
to convert (data) to digital form for use in a computer.
to convert (analogous physical measurements) to digital form
Example: University of Michigan, Oxford University etc, to digitize books in their collections and make them accessible via GBS.
Google plans to digitize and make available through GBS service approximately 15 million volumes within a decade.
en: Digitalizar
Distance learning
phrase
Distance learning lets you study remotely without regular face-to-face contact with a teacher in the classroom
Example: As suggested, students remain unsure on the benefits of virtual seminars and distance learning
en: La educación a distancia
Download
verb
in computer networks, download means to receive data from a remote system, typically a server such as a web server, an FTP server, an email server, or other similar system.
Example: All images are of high quality and "web optimized" using PhotoShop so download time is reduced while nearly maintaing the same quality.
en: Descargar
E-learning
noun
E-learning refers to a learning system that we can obtain through the internet using an electronic device. We also call it online learning or online education.
Example: The advent of more academic e\-learning materials (eg Cauldwell, Streaming Speech ) will, I feel assist greatly in this process, where students can work independently on their own areas of need.
en: aprendizaje electrónico
Emoticon
noun
a representation of a facial expression such as:-) (representing a smile), formed by various combinations of keyboard characters and used to convey the writer's feelings or intended tone.
Example: flag your jokes with emoticons, such as a smiley face :-), to avoid misunderstandings"
File
noun
A file is a collection of data stored in one unit, identified by a filename. It can be a document, picture, audio or video stream, data library, application, or other collection of data. The following is a brief description of each file type.
Example: It exists when data provided to a web application by a user is first stored persistently on the server (in a database, file system, or other location), and later displayed to users in a web page without being encoded.
en: Expediente o archivo
Firewall
noun
A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. You can implement a firewall in either hardware or software form, or a combination of both. Firewalls prevent unauthorized internet users from accessing private networks connected to the internet, especially intranet
Example: Invest in a software firewall and keep your system up to date.
en: barra de control de acceso
Hacker
noun
While this term originally referred to a clever or expert programmer, it is now more commonly used to refer to someone who can gain unauthorized access to other computers.A hacker can "hack" his or her way through the security levels of a computer system or network.
Example: But the world of E-Enterprise presents a new and unseen threat - that of the hacker.
Icon
noun
In a computer's graphical user interface ( GUI ), an icon (pronounced EYE-kahn ) is an image that represents an application, a capability, or some other concept or specific entity with meaning for the user. An icon is usually selectable but can also be a nonselectable image such as a company's logo
Example: The icon of a wastebasket represents deleting a file.
en: Icono
ICT
Phrase
Stands for "Information and Communication Technologies." ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. It is similar to Information Technology (IT), but focuses primarily on communication technologies. This includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums
en: TIC
Infographic
noun
An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic
Example: Effective infographics are composed of few different attributes. They're well designed, they tell a good story, and also they are easy to understand
Information technology (IT) is the use of any computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data
Example: These days Williamson is again on the trail of telecommunications and information technology .
en: Tecnologías de la información
Internet
noun
a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
Example: the guide is also available on the Internet"
en: Internet
Issues
verb
: something that people are talking about, thinking about, etc. : an important subject or topic. : the version of a newspaper, magazine, etc., that is published at a particular time. : the act of officially making something available or giving something to people to be used : the act of issuing something.
Link
noun
an identifier attached to an element in a system (such as an index term in a database) in order to indicate or permit connection with other similarly identified elements
Example: Amazon.co.uk internal network and link to Internet The logic and programming governing the behaviour of the Amazon network is contained within its network hardware.
en: Enlace
Mind map
phrase
A mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts. It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new ideas.
en: Mapa mental
Moocs
noun
A massive open online course (MOOC /muːk/) is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. ... Early MOOCs (cMOOCs) often emphasized open-access features, such as open licensing of content, structure and learning goals, to promote the reuse and remixing of resources.
Netiquette
noun
the correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet
Example: Do ‘real’ journalists have less netiquette than webloggers, or is this just business as usual?
en: Netiqueta
Network
Noun
A network, in computing, is a group of two or more devices that can communicate. In practice, a network is comprised of a number of different computer systems connected by physical and/or wireless connections.
Example: "the stock exchanges have proven to be resourceful in networking these deals"
interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
en: Red
Online
noun
: connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet)
an online database
Example: Either way, the prospect of online classes and months more at home is daunting.
en: En línea
Password
noun
a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to something.
Example: New users are walked-through the process of entering personal, payment, and delivery details, and selecting a username (the user's email address) and password.
en: contraseña
Platform
noun
A platform is a group of technologies that are used as a base upon which other applications, processes or technologies are developed. In personal computing, a platform is the basic hardware (computer) and software (operating system) on which software applications can be run.
Example: It was selected for the following reasons: It is a true object-oriented language ideally suited to building a appointment system with distinct types and properties, that can be modelled as classes and attributes; The native support of Java on the Sony Ericsson S710a platform (implemented in the form of Java Mobile Edition - JME).
en: Plataforma
Software
Noun
Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. Opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer, software is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a device.
Example: The three types of computer software's are systems software, programming software and applications software.
en: programas de computación
Source
Noun
a body or process by which energy or a particular component enters a system.
Example: Adding people is more realistic if planned to have done at the beginning than if the requirement appears after the project has started Subcontracting One way to spread the work over more people is to subcontract (our source) part of the project to another company that specializes in systems development.
en: Fuente
Technology
Noun
The ability to perform basic thinking processes much faster enables business, science and commerce to proceed much more efficiently.
Example: The use of technology make our lives easier.
en: tecnología
Upload
Verb
to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the Internet.
Example: you can upload your prepared text"
en: Subir
Videochat
noun
a face-to-face conversation held over the Internet by means of webcams and dedicated software.
Example: "both sons are now in China, and she often has video chats with them when she is in New York"
verb
en: llamada de video
Web room
noun
WebRoom. is your modern learning management system with course creation and eCommerce tools, and a built-in virtual classroom for live online classes. is your free virtual room with all the features for engaging and effective live online classes and web meetings.
en: sala web
Webinar
Noun
a seminar or other presentation that takes place on the internet, allowing participants in different locations to see and hear presenter, ask questions, and sometimes anwers polls
Example: Mark your calendars for another Trados webinar at December 14th.
en: Seminario web
Webpage
noun
A web page is a single document on the Internet.
Example: My webpage does not cover the topic of possessive plural nouns.
en: pagina web
Webquest
Noun
WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which students get all information from the web. Teachers provide their students with the documents that include links to websites to use the information, according to the activity. ... WebQuest supports critical thinking through analyzing, creating, and evaluating.
Example: A webquest has five essential parts : introduction, task, process, resources, evaluation and conclusion.
Websites
noun
A website (also written as web site) is a collection of web pages and related content that is identified by a common domain name and published on at least one web server. Notable examples are wikipedia.org, google.com, and amazon.com.
Example: He logged into the computer and clandestine website, sending Damian an urgent message.
en: sitio web
Wi-fi
noun
Wi-Fi is the name of a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections. A common misconception is that the term Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity," however this is not the case. Wi-Fi is simply a trademarked phrase that means IEEE 802.11x
Example: Currently, many mobile robots working both indoor and outdoor environments use wireless communication wi\-fi ( Bekey, 2005).
