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| Internet | A computer network that connects computers around the world. |
| www | world wide web |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator |
| HTTP | hypertext transfer protocol |
| website extension | identifies the type of website |
| .com | commercial organization |
| .edu | educational institution |
| .org | non-profit organization |
| .gov | governmental website |
| hyperlink | connecting unit that allows movement between websites |
| netiquette | The rules of manners that apply when communicating on the Internet. |
| Do not disclose | name, phone number, address, or date of birth. |
| Spam | junk mail received in an e-mail. |
| Phishing | attempt by someone to steal your information. |
| Peer-2-Peer | SynchronEyes is an example |
| Plagiarizing | Copying someone else's work and calling it your own. |
| Piracy | downloading or copying any type of intellectual property without permission |
| Flaming | a term used to for criticizing, insulting, or attacking others on the Internet. |
| Cyberbullying | is the use of electronic means by a minor to torment, threaten, harass, humiliate, embarrass or otherwise target another minor. |
| Acceptable Use Policy | AUP |
| web browers | Netscape, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox are examples |
| search engines | a program designed to search through the Internet and return only websites that meet specific criteria. |
| hit | each website displayed as a result of a search |
| Bookmarks | stored sites that are frequently used |
| Intellectual Property | copyright, trademark, and registered material |
| Terms of Use | a set of rules that is established by the owner of intellectual property that defines how his/her material can be legally used. |
| Cyber-stalking | is repeatedly sending threatening or intimidating messages to another person that cause the other person to be afraid. |
| Flaming | is a virtual fight often using offensive and vulgar language. |
| Trolling | is intentionally posting messages or pictures that create conflict or bait a fight. |
| Impersonation | is breaking into someone else's account and sending/posting messages pretending to be that person. |
| Wiki | is a website that can be collaboratively created, edited, and maintained. |
| Blog | is an on-line journal that a person can use to share ideas and thoughts. |
| E-mail | is an asynchronous method of sending and receiving electronic messages and files. |
| Chat room | is a website on the Internet where multiple people can simultaneously communicate in real time. |
| IMing | is a real-time text-based computer conference between individuals. |
| Message board | is an online asynchronous discussion site which users can use to talk about topics of interest |
