CIPA Lessons Vocabulary

Digital media
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Digital media
Content (text, audio, images, video) or devices that allow people to share information, communicate, and collaborate over internet or computer networks.
Media balance
Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
Digital habits
Behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices
Red flag feeling
When something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
Unplug
To engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet
Digital drama
When people use devices, apps, or websites to start or further a conflict between people
De-escalate
To lessen the intensity or anger in a conflict
Identity theft
A type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity
Private information
Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g., your full name or your address)
Internet scam
An attempt to trick someone online, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
PhishingWhen someone poses as an institution, like a bank or a school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private informationShortened URLA web address that has been condensed and that could potentially mislead a user into going into a risky websiteCredibleAble to be believed; trustworthyEditorialsArticles or blogs that are meant to persuade the reader of the author's opinion and which may include bias or leave out important factsSatireWebsites or articles that are meant to be funny by making fun of a subject and which often include statements that are untrueHoaxesArticles that are meant to fool the reader into believing something that isn't true by trying to be as realistic as possibleEvaluateTo carefully examine something to figure out its valueBiasHaving preference for one thing over another in a way that's unfairCorroborationAn additional source that confirms or supports a news story, article, or piece of information