Vocab
Avatar
an image or icon that represents someone online
Desktop
the main area on a computer where you can find applications and browsers
Home Page
first page you see when a computer browser is opened
Memory
the information that computers store
You log onto your TikTok and notice that your friend is reposting random videos that you don't think they'd usually like. What do you do?
Contact the friend and ask if that is actually their activity; Let the friend know what you see and make sure it is them; If it is the friend, tell them that what they are reposting may not be what they want contributing to their digital footprint
Search Engine
a program that searches for items in a database (ex. Google)
Data
any information stored by a computer or application
Clip Art
a library of images to add to your documents or presentations
Plagiarism
when one person uses another's work or ideas and passes it off as their own; accidental plagiarism exists, too, so always cite your sources!
You get locked out of your Instagram account. You ask a friend if weird posts or activity have been happening from your account, and they say no. You manage to get access again and see that nothing was posted or changed. What is the first thing you should do?
Change your password!
Cyberbully
the use of digital tools/social media to harass or harm other people in a deliberate and repeated manner
Digital Footprint
all the information online about someone from things they or others have posted; someone's online activity
Hardware
part of the physical computer system such as a keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer, speakers, etc. (physical parts you can touch)
Spam
Unwanted or junk mail/text messages/calls
Your aunt re-posts a news story that does not look accurate. It comes from a weird blog website. Has your aunt been hacked?
Not necessarily! We need more information to know. Is your aunt kind of weird? Has she posted articles like this before? Check with your parent or maybe your aunt herself.
Blog
a collection of journal entries posted on the web
Hacker
someone who uses computers or digital media to gain access to unauthorized materials
Cite/Citation
Troubleshoot
to figure out the source of a problem, often using software (ex. troubleshoot wifi if it isn't working well)
You go to a website and a random warning tab comes up that says your computer has a virus. It prompts you to click on a link to protect from this virus. Should you click on the link?
No! Close out all your tabs. It could be a real virus, but the tab telling you to follow the link is suspicious. If you suspect a virus, ask a parent or guardian to help you check.
Cursor
the visual arrow on the screen that show's the user's position; visual indication of where the mouse is
Cookies
a small amount of your personal information created by a website and saved by your browser for the next time you visit that site
Firewall
Public Domain
You see a friend being mean to one of your classmates in a comment section. They are writing rude things about a video they just posted. What should you do?
Talk to your friend: remind them that what they are doing is cyberbullying and will be part of their digital footprint
Report mean comments so they can be deleted
Do not contribute to the comments section