Digital Life 101 Vocab

real, genuine, true, or accurate; not fake or copied

2- or 3-dimensional icon that represents a computer user or gamer. It can be a cartoonish graphic, a photo, a screen name, or a fully-developed character.

to prevent an individual from accessing your profile, sending you messages, etc.

short for "weblog," is a type of website usually updated by an individual or group of bloggers. Some provide news or opinions on a specific subject, while others are more like online journals.

unwanted, aggressive behavior that is repeated (or has been repeated) over time

someone who has the power to intervene or report bad behavior but doesn't do anything to stop it

the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.

intended to make someone believe something that isn't true

everything on the internet that is associated with what you do online. This could mean photos, audio, videos, texts, blogs, and messages or comments you write on friends' pages.

a program that shields your computer from most scams and tricks. At Cosgrove, we use "Smoothwall."

a public, online battle between two or more people, caused by flaming. They are frequently caused because it can be difficult to figure out people's intentions or emotions online.

the act of saying mean things online, usually in ALL CAPS, and often in a public forum with the intention to humiliate

done to trick someone for the purpose of getting something valuable

to create an unpleasant or hostile situation by uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct

a remix or blend of multiple songs, videos, or other media content into one product