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Digital Citizenship Vocabulary

Terms in this set (25)

digital footprint
A trail left by interactions in a digital environment; including the use of TV, mobile phone, the internet and other devices and sensors. Digital footprints or history provide data on what has been performed in the digital environment.
firewall
A security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from hackers
spam
Unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk)
social networking
Online interaction in the community format where people share personal info and interests
phishing
A technique to gain personal information for the purpose of identity theft, usually by means of fraudulent e-mail
appropriate use
Use of technology that is not harmful to you or your digital community.
acceptable use
The school or employer's policy to help ensure that school technology made available to students is used appropriately and for academic purposes.
policy
A guiding course of action
netiquette
Good manners on the Internet
cyberbullying
Using technology to harm others through deliberate, repeated, and hostile attacks
emoticons
Typed symbols that convey emotional aspects of an online message
chatting
Talking in real-time to other network users from all parts of the world
plagiarism
Taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas
copyright
A document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
uploading
Sending data, such as a music or video file, from a local
computer system to another computer system or
server
downloading
The process of receiving information onto your computer from a server on the Internet.
hyperlink
A shortcut that allows you to jump to another location such as an Internet address
piracy
The illegal copying and distribution of software.
Digital Law
Electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
Virus
A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
hacker
Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally
flaming
Online fights using electronic messages with angry and vulgar language.
slander
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
fair Use
The conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties
trolling
Intentionally posting provocative messages about sensitive subjects to create conflict, upset people, and bait them into "flaming" or fighting.
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