Transcript 6.2.2
6.2.1 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS How the use of technology affects humans GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY Slide Show created by Mae Thomas July 2008 Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Bookmarks A personal list of interesting Web sites. Bookmarks (“Favorites” in Explorer) make it quick and easy to get to places on the World Wide Web. Browser The software that lets users “surf” the Web. Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox are popular browsers. Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Chat The ability to talk live with others on the Internet. Some chat rooms are public (conversations can be seen by everyone). For safety, it is recommended that kids and teens only visit monitored chat rooms where someone watches the conversations and stay in public areas. Cyberspace The virtual universe of computers and computer networks. “Cyber” means computer, so “cyberspace” is essentially computer space. Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Domain A registered address for a Web site or an e-mail address. For example, the district’s domain is usd417.net. It’s Web site is www.usd417.net. Download The process of transferring computer files from the Internet to a computer. Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY E-mail An electronic method of composing, sending and receiving messages over the Internet Firewall An electronic security to prevent outsiders from getting into a computer or network Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Instant Messaging A communications tool that combines the live nature of chat rooms with the direct contact of email. Users have to download the IM software Users agree to be part of an interconnected group These users would make up a buddy list Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Internet The Internet consists of countless networks of computers connected together across the world, allowing millions of people to share information. Parts of the Internet World Wide Web (www) Newsgroups Chat rooms E-mail Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Netiquette A combination of the words “Net” and “etiquette” Netiquette refers to the online code of good manners for Internet users Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Profile Information a person shares about him or herself online. Give an online name rather than a real name Use an unidentifiable e-mail address Provide an avatar (cartoon, animal picture, any graphic image) instead of a photograph of yourself Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Search Engine A system that allows users to search enormous databases of Web pages by scanning their titles, keywords or text Server The computer where Web sites and e-mail reside Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Spam Unwanted bulk e-mail The online version of junk mail URL – uniform resource locator Online address of a site or document Usually contains a Domain name Folder name File name Example: http://www.domainname/foldername/filename Created by Mae Thomas 7/3/08 INTERNET GLOSSARY Virtual A computer-generated environment WWW (World Wide Web) The Web is the visual component of the Internet. Web pages include Text Pictures Sound clips Video Links Downloadable software Much more The Web is only one part of the Internet, although the terms are often interchanged COMMUNICATION ON THE INTERNET Benefits Post a journal and other media Generate and maintain friendships Engage in discussions around common interests Opportunity for self-expression, support, new experiences, helpful information, and just plain fun BLOGGING - A SHORT TERM FOR KEEPING A "WEB LOG" OR ONLINE PERSONAL JOURNAL Benefits Communicate and share with others Learn responsibility and discipline of keeping a journal Creative outlet Learn new Internet and computer skills Improve typing, spelling, writing, and editing skills SOCIAL NETWORKING ONLINE COMMUNITIES ON SITES SUCH AS FACEBOOK, MYSPACE, FRIENDSTER, ETC. HOW THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AFFECTS HUMANS BE SAFE Slide Show created by Mae Thomas July 2008