This section should include a list of terms with their definition (alphabetical order) relevant to Web 2.0 technologies. Each member of the class is required to locate a term which interests them and then state the term and define it for the class. I would expect you to get the proper definition and enter it here using your own words so that class members can easily understand the definition.

Asynchronous – not in real time, usually related to discussion boards, responses do not happen simultaneously

Avatar- The visual representation (often cartoonish) of a person in a virtual world or chat room.

Blog- A web site or(web log) where an individual can provide commentary on any topics of their choosing. The entries are normally displayed in reverse-chronological order.

Blogroll- Found on blogs, it is a list of links to other blogs and web sites that the blog author commonly references or is affiliated with.

Blogosphere Blogosphere is the imaginary sphere or cloud of blogs that is formed by inter linking blogs of similar nature. This means similar blogs create blogosphere.

Content management System (CMS) A content management system (CMS) is the collection of procedures used to manage work flow in a collaborative environment

Cloud / Cloud Computing. The Internet is sometimes referred to as the "Cloud". Cloud Computing refers to the recent trend of using the internet as an application platform, such as using an online version of a word processor as opposed to using a word processor that is installed on your computer's hard drive. It also refers to using the Internet as a service, like storing all of your pictures online at Flickr rather than keeping them on your hard drive.

Collaboration - where two or more people work together on a common goal.

Collective Intelligence - The idea that a grouping of unbiased opinions, observations, or impressions (such as with a wiki) leads to better information.

Cybering cybersociology e-zine the very act of being online. you're doing it now. mediated communication. virtual selves.

Emerging Technologies - Are new technologies that are currently developing or will be developed over the next five to ten years, and which will substantially alter the business and social environment. These include information technology, wireless data communications, man-machine communication, on-demand printing, bio-technologies, and advanced robotics. Emerging Technologies are technolgies that are innovative in various field, it can be anything in IT to Engineering to Medical Sciences.


Geotagging - The process of including location information when creating various media, such as: photos, videos, blogs, social networking updates. This geographical identification data can include longitude/latitude coordinates, name, altitude, distance, and other information

ID3 Tags - Tags that store information about an MP3 file's artist, album, genre, etc.

Internet meme - ("meme" rhymes with "cream") A concept that spreads rapidly through the Internet, such as the subject of a video on YouTube.

Microblogging - A new form of communication, that differs from regular blogging and is much smaller. Microblogs allow users to describe their current status in short posts distributed by instant messages, mobile phones, email or the Web. The most popular Microblogging site is currently Twitter.

Mobile 2.0 - The use of Web 2.0 tools using a mobile device. Mobile 2.0 may have a touch screen or a mini keyboard for input and allows users to interact with social networking sites and has GPS capability.

Plug-in - A computer program that interacts with a host application, such as a web browser or e-mail client to provide a certain function. It is a small piece of software that enhances a larger piece of software. Some well-known reliable plug-ins include Macromedia Flash Player, Quick Time, Acrobat Reader, Shockwave, Windows Media Player, and Real Player. It is important to remember that plug-ins do perform alterations to browsers and system files.

Podcast - a pre-recorded audio program that's posted to a website and is made available for download so people can listen to them on personal computers or mobile devices.

RSS -stands for real simple syndication or rich site summary. This technology makes it possible for readers to "subscribe" to content created on a particular weblog so they do not have to visit the blog itself to get it.

SLE (Social Learning Environment) - A place where individuals and groups of individuals can come together and co-create content, share knowledge and experiences, and learn from one another to improve personal and professional productivity.

Tweeple - Twitter People

Twitch speed - The speed to which digital natives work and learn.

VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol is the technology behind Skype and Vonage. It is the process of taking regular telephone signals and transmitting them over an IP network such as the Internet. It is also sometimes referred to as IP Telephony.

Web 2.0 - a new way to use the Internet where users can add and edit information on webpages. This allows for online collaboration between different people that may even live in different countries.