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Digital World Voc
Term | Definition |
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digital footprint | The information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity. |
Cookies | A small piece of data stored on the user's computer by the web browser while browsing a website. |
GeoLocation | The use of location technologies such as GPS or IP addresses to identify and track the whereabouts of connected electronic devices. |
MetaData | A set of data that describes and gives information about other data. |
Data | Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. |
Spreadsheet | An electronic document in which data is arranged in the rows and columns of a grid and can be manipulated and used in calculations. |
Browser History | The list of web pages a user has visited, as well as associated data such as page title and time of visit. |
Digital Literacy | An individual's ability to find, evaluate, and compose clear information through writing and other media on various digital platforms. |
Blog | A regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style. |
Dossier | A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject. |
Derogatory | Expressive of a low opinion. |
Social Networking | The use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar interests to oneself. |
Viral | relating to or involving an image, video, piece of information, etc, that is circulated rapidly and widely from one internet user to another. |
Profile | An outline of something, especially a person's face, as seen from one side. |
Privacy Settings | Controls available on many social networking and other websites that allow users to limit who can access your profile and what information visitors can see. |