Glossary

blog Short for web log, a shared online journal consisting of entries from the site’s owner or creator.

board On Pinterest, an online corkboard where images and videos can be virtually pinned.

bookmark A means of identifying a web page for future viewing or sharing with other users.

connection On LinkedIn, a professional contact or “friend.”

cyberbullying A form of personal intimidation conducted using social media, mobile phones, and other electronic technologies. Cyberbullies make deliberate and repeated posts that seek to embarrass, humiliate, manipulate, or harm the recipient.

discussion forum See message board

event On Facebook, a scheduled activity, much like an item on a personal schedule.

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