Term | Definition |
upload | The process by which an individual can send or post a file to the Internet. |
tolerance | respecting those who are different from you |
search engine | A program that searches information on the Web by looking for specific keywords. |
privacy | your right to determine what information you would like others to know about you |
precautions | actions taken in advance to protect against possible danger, failure, or injury; a safeguard |
password | The secret word you use when signing in to the Internet or an online service that helps to confirm your identity. |
netiquette | Courtesy, honesty, and polite behavior practiced on the Internet - key component of digital citizenship! |
keyword | A word you use when looking for information on a search engine (Google, Yahoo, etc) |
hardware | A term for the actual computer equipment and related machines or computer parts. |
flame | A deliberately mean-spirited message sent to others on the Internet. |
empathy | being aware of, sensitive to, and understanding what someone else is feeling or experiencing |
downloading | the process of transferring files from a website/Internet location down to your personal computer; can be either authorized or unauthorized by the content creator - and may contain harmful codes that can damage computer or collect information. Beware! |
cyberbullying | use of digital media tools such as the Internet and cell phones to deliberately and repeatedly hurt, harass, or embarrass someone else |
citizenship | being a member of and supporting your community and country; members have both rights and responsibilities |
boundaries | physical, emotional and mental limits we set to protect ourselves from being manipulated, used, or harmed by others |