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Digital Citizenship
Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Avatar | a graphic or picture you use to represent yourself on the internet |
cyber bully | Repeatedly hurting, harassing, or embarrassing someone through the use of digital media tools such as the internet or cell phones. |
digital footprint | all of the information found online about a particular person. The information can be posted by that person or someone else. |
empathy | being aware, sensitive, and understanding of what someone else is feeling or experiencing. |
flame | a term used to describe a rude message that is sent on purpose to others on the internet. |
identity theft | A crime that happens when someone gets the personal information (e.g., credit card, social security number, bank account numbers) of another person, usually to steal money. |
intellectual property | Intellectual property includes art, books, inventions, magazines, movies, music, performances, reports, software, stories created by you or by others. |
listserve | An online list that allows users to send e-mail to one address, where messages are then copied and sent to all of the people on the list. |
netiquette | An important part of becoming a digital citizen. Practicing responsible, honest, and polite behavior while using the internet. |
open source | Programming code with limited or no copyright restrictions, allowing you to legally modify and share the software program. |
phishing | a tactic scammers use to collect your personal information for many reasons. Ex. identify theft, harassment, etc. |
upstander | someone who stands up to someone displaying bullying or inappropriate behaviors. |