ICT Glossary for 14-16 year olds (James Abela)

Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network.

External devices connected to a computer, e.g. printer, microphone.

Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress.

A form of Internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords.

A type of password applied to a credit or debit card.

An effect caused by displaying a bitmap or a section of a bitmap at such a large size that individual pixels (small single-coloured squares that the image is made of) are visible to the eye.

Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.

Designed to allow the user to use the computer on the move, e.g. laptop, notebook, netbook and PDA.

A common IM feature that gives you a quick view of the people who are logged on at that time.

Information or data that you have collected yourself.