Digital Citizenship Vocab Flashcards
Digital Citizenship
ability to navigate our digital environments in a way that’s safe and responsible.
Addicted
Being physically or mentally dependent on a thing or activity and continuing to do it despite negative consequences
Targeted advertising
Advertisements that are shown to you based on information that has been collected about you
(location, browsing history, interests, age, etc.)
Digital Footprint
All the information online about a person either posted by that person or others, intentionally or unintentionally
Rescinded
Taken away or canceled
Personal Branding
The practice of marketing yourself to the public using social media, a personal website, advertisements, or other non-digital tools
Media Balance
Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
Addictive Design
Features or aspects of a device or an app that are intended to hook the user into frequent use
Humane Design
Features or aspects of a device or an app that prioritize what’s good for people’s lives
Cyberbullying
Using digital devices, sites, and apps to intimidate,
harm, and upset someone
Online Disinhibition Effect
When people behave differently online than they would in real life
Disinformation
False or inaccurate information intended to deceive
Clickbait
An image or headline that tries to get you to click on it, usually for advertising purposes
Active Use
Contributing online via posts, comments, or other forms of communication and expression
Passive Use
Scrolling through online content without reacting to the content
