| 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 |
| Moderated | An administrator and/or moderator monitor discussion threads for content and netiquette |
| Un-moderated | No administrator/moderator is present |
| Text Messaging | Keyed messages relayed via a pager or cell phone |
| Email | Electronic exchange of messages and files that are connected to the Internet |
| Virus | A small piece of software that attaches to programs that are installed on a user's pc. |
| Spam | Unwanted and unsolicited email advertisements or messages |
| Spyware | Malicious software designed to take partial control of a computer's operations with the consent of the user |
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