Vocabulary Bank organized by module

Vocabulary Bank organized by module

Module 1: Choosing a Computer Application: also called an "app," it is computer software created for a particular task or tasks; it is increasingly used to mean software that is downloaded for use on cell phones Central Processing Unit (CPU): the central processing unit carries out the functions in a computer Cloud computing: a computer network that allows for software and hardware to be placed on it, thereby removing the need to have them stored on your computer; some examples include word processing documents, e- mail, and music files Downloading: receiving data, such as a music or video file, from a server or another computer system Hard disk drive: a computer device that reads, writes, and stores digital data Hardware: the physical parts of a computer Hosting service: a service, such as web hosting, that is usually operated by a company in order to provide access to the Internet through servers Internet: a vast global computer network, which links smaller computer networks together Memory: any data or information in a computer; it is commonly used to refer to read- access memory (RAM) which is temporary and used to operate software; at times, it can also refer the amount of disk space available on a computer Moore s Law: suggests that the number of transistors that can be placed in an integrated circuit will double every 18 months, making computer speeds increase exponentially; this law is related to other trends in digital technology, like how much memory can go on a hard drive Open source: a way in which software is developed that allows access to the source code of an application or software and is free to update and use Operating system: a group of software programs that provide instructions to a computer so that it may operate Plug- in: something you can add to a software application to enhance its abilities Presentation: a computer program used to display information, normally in the form of a slide show 2

Processor: another term for the CPU of a computer the central processing unit that runs computer programs Programming: the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs QR code: Quick Response code; a type of two- dimensional bar code, consisting of black modules in a square pattern on a white background, that can hold a large amount of any kind of data RAM: computer memory that is temporarily used to allow programs to operate, which would be quicker than if they accessed ROM Software: a group of computer programs that give instructions to a computer so that it functions Spam: e- mail that s sent to large group of people who didn't sign up to receive it; spam often requests information or money or may contain viruses Spreadsheet: a computer application that simulates a paper accounting worksheet Tablet: a highly portable computer shaped like slate or pad of paper, featuring a touchscreen Uploading: sending data, such as a music or video file, from a local computer system to another computer system or server Wi- Fi: networking technology that allows computer devices such as personal computers, laptops, and cell phones to communicate over a wireless signal Word processing: a computer application used for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of printable material 3

Module 2: Wireless Communication Application: also called an "app," it is computer software created for a particular task or tasks; it is increasingly used to mean software that is downloaded for use on cell phones Cell tower: a site containing antennas and other electronic communications equipment, usually in a high place, that makes up a cell in a cellular network Coverage area: refers to the area in which a service provider offers its communication service Data package: what the cell phone company charges for use of the internet of your smartphone Dead zone: an area where a cell phone does not receive a signal E- mail: electronic mail sent between computer networks Interference: refers to any disruption or alteration of a signal in cell phones Location- based service: a service provided through cell phone networks and accessed by cell phones which uses location to provide information on various places like restaurants, offices, museums, schools, etc. MMS: an abbreviation for multimedia messaging service, which allows for sending video, audio, pictures, ringtones, and any other media through a cell phone Roaming: the extension of service or coverage in a wireless telecommunications system SMS: also known as short message service; it is a text messaging service for cell phones Service Provider: a company or organization that offers a service, such as web, cable television, or phone access Signal strength: refers to the strength of a connection over a wireless (radio) telecommunication system Smartphone: a cell phone that is designed to perform various computer applications including, but not limited to e- mail, browsing the web, playing video games, playing music, and watching videos 4

Module 3: The Viral World Adware: computer software that displays advertisements Cookie: a packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently accesses the same server, used to identify the user or track their access to the server Database: a computer system that stores enormous amounts of data Digital addiction: a type of addiction characterized by a dependence on the use of digital technologies such as cell phones and computers HTTP: a protocol or group of rules and functions that is used to transfer data over the World Wide Web; it is required before a web address in a URL and is indicated by /"http:///" HTTPS: the same as HTTP a protocol or group of rules and functions that is used to transfer data over the World Wide Web and is secure; it is used for websites that handle sensitive information that would require greater security, such as payments and bank account information Hacked: getting hacked means that your computer or computer network has been broken into without your permission Identity theft: a form of fraud where one person assumes the identity of another person Malware: computer software designed to harm a computer SSL: an abbreviation for Secure Sockets Layer; it is a protocol that provides security when communicating on the Internet Server farm: a cluster of computer servers used when there is the need for large server capacity and capability Server: a computer or series of computers that link other computers together and often store important information Sexting: the act of sending inappropriate sexual material, usually text or images, between cell phones Social media: media that use Internet and cell phone applications to interact, collaborate, and create content 5

Social network: a website designed for groups of people who publish their own information and share it with others such as friends, family, co- workers, etc. Spam: e- mail that s sent to large group of people who didn't sign up to receive it; spam often requests information or money or may contain viruses Spyware: a type of malware that unknowingly collects information from a computer URL: the address of a website Viral: an object or pattern that is quickly replicated and shared Virus: a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers WWW: called "World Wide Web" or simply, "the web," it is a portion of the Internet that can be used through a web browser Web browser: software that allows for navigating the web; it is different from a search engine in that it provides a window in which to search, but does not search itself Module 4: Internet Resources and Credibility Bias: a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment or prejudice Citation: an act of quoting providing the specific source of the material Credible: offering reason to be believed Domain name: a type of Internet address such as.gov for government,.edu for educational institutions,.com for commercial sites, etc. Digital security certificate: a certificate given to websites that verifies whether a website is secure or not Search engine: a computer program that locates information on the web Wiki: a website that allows users to add and edit interlinking web pages 6

Module 5: Creating Multimedia Products Blog: a website that is regularly updated and operates like a journal with writing, opinions, experiences, photos, videos, and links to other information on it Copyright: exclusive rights given to someone who creates original work; the individual is protected for his or her lifetime and 50 years after his or her death Emoticon: the use of letters and punctuation in a message that indicates the emotion of the text (e.g., :) to mean happy) Fair use: a limitation and exception to the exclusive right granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work Intellectual property: property created from an original thought or idea MP3: a common audio format for playback and storage of music on digital audio players Multimedia: content and media that combines different content forms, such as text, audio, animation, and still images Piracy: the unauthorized reproduction or copying of music, video, or literature without proper compensation or permission Plagiarism: representing the language or thoughts of an author as your own, without indicating where the information is from Template: a standard display design used in blogs to provide a structure for information to be viewed Textspeak: abbreviations and slang commonly used to shorten a text or instant message, like using "?s" for "questions" Web 2.0: refers to applications on the web that allow users to interact through user- generated content, design, and collaboration; includes the functions of social media websites Webcam: a video camera for computers typically used to provide real- time video footage 7

Module 6: Digital Relationships and Respect Cyberbullying: using technology to harm others through deliberate, repeated, and hostile attacks IP address: a string of numbers that indicates the location of a computer or server; commonly referred to as a web address or URL Module 7: The Future of Technology and You E- reader: a device or computer program used for reading electronic books STEM: refers to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 8