Antivirus Program – A software utility program that searches digital media for programs or pieces of code that are loaded onto technology systems and run without the user’s knowledge or permission.

Blog – An online journal comprised of links and postings in reverse chronological order that is intended to by viewed or commented on by others.

Cyberbullying – Using technologies, including e-mail, Web sites, instant messages, and cellular telephones, to deliberately harass, threaten, or intimidate someone.

Data – Discrete pieces of information that can be organized for analysis or used for decision making.

Data Encryption –  Converting data into a code that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized individuals.

Digital Media – 1. Any form of information, including text, graphics, audio, and video, that is stored on a technology system or device.  2. Any storage device that holds digital content, including Universal Series Bus (USB) drives, music player (MP) 3 devices, compact diskettes (CDs), and digital video diskettes (DVDs).

Digital Tools – Hardware or software that aids in gathering data, organizing information, and creating products. Examples:  word processing software, concept mapping tools, spreadsheet software, probes, personal digital assistants.

Ergonomics – The applied science of equipment design intended to maximize productivity by reducing user fatigue and discomfort.  Something that is ergonomic is designed for safe, comfortable, and efficient use.

Digital Citizenship – The responsible, ethical, legal, and safe use of technology systems by individuals as members of society and citizens of the global community.

Global Awareness – A conceptual understanding of global and cultural perspectives, including social, economic, cultural, political, and environmental factors.

Handheld Device – A portable computing device that can easily be used in-hand and typically consists of a small visual display screen for output and a miniature keyboard, touch screen, or stylus for user input.  Examples:  cellular  telephones, MP3 devices, personal digital assistants.

Input Device – Any device that feeds data into a computer.  Examples:  keyboard, mouse, stylus, touch screen.

Instant Messaging (IM) – Exchanging text messages between two or more individuals through a software application in real-time.

Multimedia Presentation – Using any combination of text, graphics, audio, or video to present information.

Network – Technology systems connected together to share information.

Networked Technology System – Any technology system that includes hardware, software, or peripherals and connects with other technological systems using cables or wireless frequencies.

Operating System – The first software program to load into a technology system’s main memory when the device is turned on.  It manages all other programs of a technology system.

Output Device – Any device capable of representing information from a technology system.  Examples:  printer, plotter, display screen.

Podcast – A digital media file or collection of digital media files distributed over the Internet for playback on portable media players and other technology systems.

Simulation Software – Programs that imitate real phenomena.  The programs model real-world situations and processes such as weather conditions, chemical reactions, construction models, economic trends, and management of virtual businesses; can be used to design and test equipment without actually building the equipment.

Social Networking – Online communities of people who share interests and activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others.

Technology System – Any technology device that includes hardware, software, or peripherals.  Examples:  computers, cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, MP3 devices.

Touch Screen – A display screen sensitive to human touch that allows a user to interact with the technology system by touching graphics or text on the screen.

Touchpad – A stationary pointing device with a small, flat surface over which a user slides a finger using the same movements as when using a mouse. The pad's surface can be tapped as an alternative to pressing one of the touchpad keys.

Troubleshoot – To analyze a technology system that is not operating correctly and then apply strategies to solve problems.

Virus – A program or piece of code that is loaded onto a technology system and runs without the user’s knowledge or permission.

Wiki – Server software that allows users to collaboratively create, edit, and link Web pages using any Web browser.

Worm – A program or algorithm that replicates itself over a network without a user’s knowledge or permission and performs malicious actions, including depleting a system’s resources or shutting down a system.