The document defines and provides examples of common digital media terms: 1) E-mail is a system for sending and receiving electronic messages over a computer network. Common email sites include Yahoo, AOL, Gmail, and Hotmail. 2) A blog is an online personal journal where writers can post reflections, comments and links. 3) A wiki is a website that allows users to add and update content using their web browser through collaborative contributions. Wikipedia is a well-known example.

1. What is a….? P. Denton 2010-2011

2. E-mail A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network. [email_address] Very common email sites… Yahoo -AOL Gmail -ATT Hotmail

3. Blog Short for “Web Log” An online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer. Class Blog: www.dentonmedia.blogspot.com Blogs in Plain English

4. Wiki The word “wiki” means fast in Hawaiian A wiki is a Web site that allows users to add and update content on the site using their own Web browser. Wikis end up being created mainly by a collaborative effort of the site visitors. The largest Wiki you know is… wikipedia ! Our wiki- www.dentonmedia.wetpaint.com Wikis in Plain English

5. Podcast Pod stands for Personal On Demand A method of publishing audio files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically by subscription. Pierce Podcast: http:// denton.podbean.com Podcasting in Plain English

6. Chat Room a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) www.clubpenguin.com

7. Instant Message It is like “texting” using a computer. Exchanging text messages in real time between two people logged into a particular Instant Messaging (IM) service. IM is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or minutes.

8. Webquest It is like a scavenger-hunt on the Internet. An inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the internet

9. Social Networking Site A social network service focuses on building online communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. Facebook/ Myspace/ Twitter List of Known Sites Social Networking in Plain English