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semester 1 vocab
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Term | Definition |
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action step | planned efforts that are made to reach a specific goal |
auditory | relating to or experienced through hearing |
ethics | the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group |
goal | the end toward which effort is aimed |
integrity | the firm adherence to a code of moral values |
kinesthetic learning | learning style in which the individual learns through completing physical activity or movement |
leadership | the behavior of motivating another individual or group of people to act towards a common goal or change an attitude or belief |
personal brand | brand: the depiction and marketing of one-self, which typically includes strengths and values as well as goal statements |
resilience | the ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change |
self-awareness | an awareness of one’s own personality and individuality |
self-reflection | a reflective examination of one’s beliefs or motives |
student success plan | an outline of action steps needed to achieve one’s goals |
values | a person’s judgement of what is important in life |
vision statement | a description of what an individual would like to accomplish in the future |
visual | done or executed by sight only |
appearance | the outward aspect or look of something |
artifact | an usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
body language | the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others |
constraints | a constraining condition, agency, or force; a check |
criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
encourager | a person who inspires others with courage, spirit, or confidence |
facial expression | the look on one’s face which is responsible for a vast percentage of nonverbal communication |
facilitator | a person who makes an action or process easier |
gesture | a movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude |
innovator | a person who introduces something as new or as if new |
mediator | a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between |
manufacture | to produce something with a machine |
nonverbal communication | communication that is not involving or using words |
prioritize | to list or rate |
recorder | a person who keeps records |
teamwork | work done by several associates with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole |
business plan | a document that defines a business’s objectives and strategies which usually includes a business summary, market research, and plan for execution (created definition) |
creativity | the use of imagination or original ideas or an individual’s ability to create |
engineering design process | a series ofstepsthat engineers or innovators can apply to develop a solution to a problem; for this unit we will use a five-step engineering process or Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve (created definition) |
entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
innovation | the introduction of something new |
invention | something that has been produced for the first time through the use of the imagination or of ingenious thinking and experiment the ability to create something new or the act of develop a new process, product, or service |
market research | the activity of gathering information to understand the needs of your customer; this research helps to identify the value of the product that is being offered (created definition) |
patent | a writing securing for a term of years the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention |
prototype | a first full-scale and usually functional form of a new design of an invention |
phase | a distinguishable part in a course, development, or cycle |
project evaluation | an assessment of if the goals of the project were accomplished |
project schedule | a listing of the project’s timelines, activities, and deliverables |
request for proposal | a legal document that is used to request proposals for a contract or service (created definition) |
anonymous | unknow person |
bystander | one who is present but not taking part in a situation or event |
commercial purpose | to use in connection with a business, usually for profit |
consequence | something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions |
copyright | the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute something such as written, musical, or artistic work |
creative commons | a kind of copyright that makes it easy for people to copy, share, and build on someone’s creative work – as long as they give the creator credit for it |
criteria | standards on which a judgment or decision may be based |
cyberbullying | the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person often done anonymously |
de-escalate | to decrease in extent, volume, or scope |
derogatory | expressive of a low opinion, detracting from the character or standing of something |
digital citizenship | navigating the digital world safely, responsibly, and ethically |
digital media | electronic or media platforms that allows users to create, communicate, and interact with one another via device or application |
escalate | to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope |
ethics | principles and morals that guide people’s behavior, including honesty and respect toward others |
fair use | the ability to use a small amount of someone’s copyrighted materials without permission, as long as it does not negatively impact the value or potential profits by the owner |
harass | to annoy persistently; to create an unpleasant or hostile situation |
hate speech | speech or writing that makes negative attacks on a person or group of people because of their race, religion, nationality, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity |
identity theft | the illegal use of someone else’s personal information especially in order to obtain money or credit |
online ethics | principles and morals that guide people’s behavior on the Internet or digital devices |
persona | an image and personality that you show to others |
phishing | a scam by which an Internet user is duped ( as a deceptive e-mail message) into revealing personal or confidential information which the scammer can use illicitly |