| Term | Definition |
| Chatting | Talking in real-time to other network users from all parts of the world |
| Blogs | Web-based journals often used by individuals or groups to maintain a record of thoughts, pictures, and interests |
| Podcasting | A method of publishing files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically |
| Discussion Boards | Online bulletin boards that provide a forum for users to post and respond to messages from other users |
| Moderated Discussion Board | An administrator and/or moderator monitor discussion threads for content and netiquette |
| Un-moderated Discussion Board | No administrator/moderator is present |
| Text Messaging | Keyed messages relayed via a pager or cell phone. |
| Email | Electronic exchange of messages and fles that are connected to the Internet or some other computer network |