Glossary
Popular Glossary Terms
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automationusing a computer to perform a task previously done by a human; the prin…
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nomadic computingbeing able to use a computer from anywhere, while traveling, while mo…
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dwellthe property of a control that keeps it from activating until it has be…
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contextual menusmenus that appear at the location of the pointer which give informati…
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user testinga family of methods for evaluating a user interface by collecting dat…
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scaffoldinga teaching technique where support tools help manage mechanics that…
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spot graphican image used as an illustration or decoration on a page or on the scree…
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learned helplessnesswhen a person has repeated experiences of failure at a task or skill an…

