| A | B |
|---|
| 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 audio files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed. |
| discussion boards | Online bulletin boards that provide a forum for users to post and respond to messages from other users. |
| 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. |
| The header includes: | Header, Adressee, Author, Date, Subject, cc, bc |
| components of an e-mail | Header, Body, Signature, Attachment |
| email netiquette | Online etiquette when sending email |
| cc | carbon copy |
| bc | blind copy |
| subject | The topic of the message |
| addressee | Who your are sending the email to (keyed in the TO: section) |
| author | Person sending the email (keyed in the FROM: section) |
| date | The date the message is created |
| 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 control of a computer’s operations without the consent. |
| https: | Indicates a secure website |
