| A | B |
| Talking in real-time to other network users from all parts of the world. | Chatting |
| Web-based journals often used by individuals or groups to maintain a record of thoughts, pictures, and interests; and online diary. | Blog |
| A method of publishing files to the internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically. | Podcasting |
| Online bulletin boards that provide a forum for users to post and respond to messages from other users. | Discussion boards |
| Keyed messages relayed via a pager or cell phone. | Text messaging |
| Electronic exchange of messages and files that are conneced to the internet or some other computer network via wireless or other link. | Email |
| No administrator/moderator is present. | Un-Moderated |
| Section of email that contains TO, FROM, DATE, SUBJECT, CC, BC | Header |
| The message of the email usually containing a request for action. | Body |
| The name and contact informationof the sender of an email. | Signature |
| Files that are sent along with an email. | Attachment |
| The do's and don'ts of online communication. | Netiquette |