6.2.1 Computer Applications

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6.2.1Computer Applications

• How the use of technology affects humans

GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY
Slide Show created by Mae Thomas July 2008
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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.

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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.

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Internet Glossary

• Domain
• A registered address for a Web site or an e-mail
  address. For example, the districts domain is
  usd417.net. Its Web site is www.usd417.net.
• Download
• The process of transferring computer files from
  the Internet to a computer.

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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

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Internet Glossary

• Instant Messaging
• A communications tool that combines the live
  nature of chat rooms with the direct contact of
  e-mail.
• Users have to download the IM software
• Users agree to be part of an interconnected group
• These users would make up a buddy list

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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

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Internet Glossary

• Netiquette
• A combination of the words Net and etiquette
• Netiquette refers to the online code of good
  manners for Internet users

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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

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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

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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
  

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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

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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

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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

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Social Networking - online communities on
sites such as Facebook, MySpace,
Friendster, etc.
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How the use of technology affects humans
BE SAFE
Slide Show created by Mae Thomas July 2008