An area on the Internet
or other computer
network where users
can communicate,
typically one dedicated
to a particular topic.
Microblogging
the posting of
very short entries
or updates on a
blog or social
networking site,
typically via a
mobile phone.
Weblogs (blogs)
full form of blog.
Wikis
Wiki is a piece of server
software that allows users to
freely create and edit Web page
content using any Web
browser.
VOIP
VoIP is a technology that
allows telephone calls to be
made over computer networks
like the Internet.
Instant Messaging
Instant messaging is a
type of online chat
which offers real-time
text transmission over
the Internet.
Online Communities
An online
community is a
virtual community
that exists online
and whose
members enable its
existence through
taking part in
membership ritual.
Social Networking
the use of dedicated
websites and applications
to communicate with other
users, or to find people
with similar interests to
one's own.
Podcasting
Podcasts are digital media files
(most often audio, but they can be
video as well), which are produced
in a series.
Virtual Learning Enviroments
A virtual learning environment
(VLE), or learning platform, is an
e-learning education system based
on the web that models conventional
in-person education by providing
equivalent virtual access to classes,
class content, tests, homework,
grades, assessments, and other
external resources such as academic
or museum website links.
Key Terms
Netiquette
The correct or acceptable
way of using the internet.