Browser:
The program people use to get to the World Wide Web.
exp. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, and Apple Safari
The program people use to get to the World Wide Web.
exp. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, and Apple Safari
Domain Name:
The name of the website.
exp. www.google .com
.edu
.org
The name of the website.
exp. www.google .com
.edu
.org
Graphic:
An image or something that represents an object.
exp. Web icons, program icons
An image or something that represents an object.
exp. Web icons, program icons
ISP (Internet Service Provider):
The company that one may use to get onto the internet. There are many types of ISP's. DSL, cable, and dial- up modems all work the same way. When one wants to get onto the internet, the computer has to be connected to the modem in order to be connected to the internet.
exp. AOL, Time Warner Cable, MSN
The company that one may use to get onto the internet. There are many types of ISP's. DSL, cable, and dial- up modems all work the same way. When one wants to get onto the internet, the computer has to be connected to the modem in order to be connected to the internet.
exp. AOL, Time Warner Cable, MSN
Netiquette:
This refers to using proper ediquette on the web. One should repsect another and not annoy or frusterate other people.
exp. spam
This refers to using proper ediquette on the web. One should repsect another and not annoy or frusterate other people.
exp. spam
URL (Uniform Resource Locator):
The address of a website. Each website has a different URL, however http:// is the most common.
exp. http - a hypertext directory or document (such as
a Web Page)
The address of a website. Each website has a different URL, however http:// is the most common.
exp. http - a hypertext directory or document (such as
a Web Page)
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity):
a wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
a wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
Wiki:
A site that allows people to update and comment on while using their own browser. Usually these sites have a reputation for not being accurate. A Web 2.0 Tool.
exp. Wikipedia
A site that allows people to update and comment on while using their own browser. Usually these sites have a reputation for not being accurate. A Web 2.0 Tool.
exp. Wikipedia
Spam:
Junk e-mail or irrelevant postings.
exp. E-mails from stores or advertisements
Junk e-mail or irrelevant postings.
exp. E-mails from stores or advertisements
Podcasts:
Podcasts are audio and video broadcasts that can be
played on an IPod.
exp. News podcasts
Podcasts are audio and video broadcasts that can be
played on an IPod.
exp. News podcasts