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IDEA(International Data Encryption Algorithm) A secret key cryptography method that uses a 128-bit key. Introduced in 1992, its European patent is held by Ascom-Tech AG, Solothurn, Switzerland. Written by Xuejia Lai and James Massey, it uses the block cipher method that breaks the text into 64-bit blocks before encrypting them. See PGP. idea 1. Philosophy a. a private mental object, regarded as the immediate object of thought or perception b. a Platonic Idea or Form 2. Music a thematic phrase or figure; motif idea [ī′dēยทə] (psychology) A mental impression or thought. An experience or thought not directly due to an external sensory stimulation.
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Whatever can excite in the mind the conception of certain facts, can give ideas of truth, though it be in no degree the imitation or resemblance of those facts'. ``I can't think of anything in the world where you feel like you make a difference more than being able to give ideas to a kid or inspire a student,'' said Franklin, 31, of Burbank, who teaches social studies and student government at Sun Valley Middle School. Experts in education, as well as parents and students, had a chance to comment and give ideas for integrating technology and using it for school improvement. |
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