Units 1-3 Vocab (Mid Trimester Quiz)

invisible audience

• anyone who can see information about you or posted by you online

• a group of people who are physically present but not engaged

• a theoretical concept in social media marketing

• a type of online privacy setting

internet scam

• an attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

• a legitimate online business transaction

• a method of online advertising

• a type of social media marketing strategy

bias

• showing a strong opinion or preference for or against something or someone

• an unbiased view that considers all sides equally

• the act of making decisions based on facts alone

• an emotional response that is not based on reason

phishing

• when someone poses as an institution, like a bank or school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

• a method of securing online transactions through encryption

• a type of malware that infects your computer and steals data

• a legitimate request from a bank to verify your account information

shortened URL

• A web address that has been condensed and which could mislead a user into going into a risky website

• A long web address that is easy to remember

• A web address that is used for secure transactions

• A web address that is permanently deleted

digital media

• information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

• traditional forms of media such as newspapers and magazines

• any form of media that is not available online

• media that is only accessible through television

digital drama

• a form of online entertainment

• a type of digital art

• when people use devices, apps, or websites to start or further a conflict between people

• a method of digital communication

upstander

• someone who ignores bullying situations

• someone who responds to a bullying situation by confronting the bully directly or by telling a trusted adult

• someone who encourages bullying behavior

• someone who witnesses bullying but does nothing

red flag feeling

• when something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

• a positive reaction to a social media post

• a feeling of excitement when receiving a notification

• an overwhelming sense of joy from online interactions

breaking news

• information being reported about an event that has just happened or is currently occurring

• a type of news that is always positive

• news that is reported after a long time

• information that is irrelevant to current events