Glossary
- browser
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software used to read through the internet
- cloud storage
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storing files on remote servers rather than locally on your computer
- computer peripherals
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Hardware attached to a computer that is used to put information into and get information out of a computer; some common examples are keyboards, mice, monitors, speakers, printers, and, external hard drives
- cookies
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small pieces of data that are sent by a website and stored on your computer
- critical-thinking skills
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The skills we use to analyze ideas and facts in order to understand the connections between them to form a judgement or opinion
- data literacy
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The ability to read, analyze, create, and communicate data as information
- digital content
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Any material that is produced and made available in a digital form; for example, blogs, infographics, videos, and podcasts
- digital identity
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A person's digital identity is the collection of information about them that exists online. This identity is formed based on their interactions with the internet.
- digital literacy
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The ability to access, use, evaluate, and communicate information using the internet and various devices such as computers and smartphones
- digital media
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Information that we create, access, and share in digital form; for example, video, audio, or software
- disinformation
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False information that is deliberately spread to deceive or mislead people
- ergonomics
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the science of fitting the worker to the equipment with which they work
- hardware
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anything about your computer that you can touch; physical parts
- hybrid services
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A combination of online and in-person services
- malware
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software that harms your computer
- netiquette
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being polite and courteous in online interactions such as emails and discussion forums
- online collaboration
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Using online tools to work with others on a task in an online environment or space
- platform
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Hardware or software used to host an application or service
- platforms
- search engine
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a specialized website that searches for information across the Internet. Google Search and Bing are two of the most popular search engines, but many more exist.
- service modalities
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The different methods or ways that services can be provided; for example, online, hybrid, or in person
- software
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programs that tell a computer what to do
- tech savvy
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Someone who is knowledgeable or skilled in the use of technology
