Term | Definition |
Internet connection | something that connects a computer to the Internet |
mobile device | a small computer, such as a cell phone, that people can carry around |
social network | a Web site where people connect with friends and family online |
video-game console | a tool that lets people play video games |
virtual | something that doesn't physically exist; make believe; artificial |
chat | to talk to someone online through an instant message |
device | something made for a particular purpose |
gamers | people who play online or video games |
account | a membership to a Web site |
graphics | pictures and artwork that are shown on a screen |
Internet browser | something that lets people use their computers to see Web sites; for example, Google or Yahoo |
avatar | an image or icon that represents you online |
download | to add files from a Web site to a computer |
moderator | someone who makes sure people get along |
sabotage | prevent success on purpose |
predator | someone who targets another person with bad intent or to do harm to that person |
screen name | a name someone uses online |
addiction | not being able to stop doing something |
private | meant to be seen or known only by certain people |
text message | a written message sent by cell phone |
chat rooms | online places where people can type messages to one another |
online profiles | pages that describe the user's interests and personalities |
identity | the traits that make people who they are |
manipulate | to control or influence a person |
exploit | use in a harmful or unfair way |
harassment | repeated aggression or pressure |
inappropriate | not suitable or not right |
arrest | to catch people who are thought to have committed crimes |
passwords | secret combinations of letters, symbols, or numbers that let people enter something |
protect | to keep safe |
hacker | person who breaks into computers or Web sites to steal information |
blog | a Web site where people share thoughts and facts |
cookies | small text files that Web browsers store on computers to keep track of information |
delete | to erase or get rid of totally |
attachment | an extra part of an e-mail, such as a photo or text document. that you must click on to open |
spam message | e-mail that offers you things you did not ask for and do not need |
phishing scheme | email that looks like it comes from a trusted place but uses lies to trick you into giving your personal information |
spyware | computer software that secretly collects user information |
apps | software for computers or mobile devices |
e-mail | a way to send messages or letters electronically |
target | people who are the object of a bully's attention |
text message | a written message sent by cellular (cell) phone |
anonymous | unknown |
hosted | given a home to |
evidence | facts that prove something |
thread | a chain of online messages about a subject |
block | to stop or slow down the actions of others |
alias | a made-up name that someone uses to hide his or her real name |
netiquette | the right way to behave online |
age requirements | rules that say how old a person must be to do something |
currency | money or other items used in exchange for goods |
security software | a tool that keeps a computer or the person using it safe |
icon | a picture that stands for something on a computer |
user name | the name a person uses on a computer |
griefer | a person who plays online games and bullies people by messing up a game, breaking the rules, or making trouble for other players |