Ethical Technology Use Flashcards

Grade 8 · Technology · Flashcards

Essential vocabulary for understanding responsible and ethical behavior in digital environments.

Flashcards

Digital Citizenship: Responsible, ethical participation in online communities and the use of technology.
Cyberbullying: Using digital technology to repeatedly harass, harm, or intimidate someone.
Privacy: The right to control who can access your personal information online and offline.
Digital Footprint: The persistent trail of data created by your online activities, including searches and social posts.
Copyright: A legal protection giving creators exclusive rights over how their original work is copied, shared, or sold.
Copyright Infringement: Using someone's copyrighted work without permission or proper attribution.
Intellectual Property: Creative works — art, writing, music, code — that are legally owned by their creator.
Algorithm (social media): A set of rules used by platforms to determine what content appears in a user's feed to maximize engagement.
Screen Time: The amount of time spent using digital devices; should be balanced with offline activities.
Phishing: A cyberattack in which someone pretends to be a trusted source to steal personal information.
Data Privacy: The practice of protecting personal information from unauthorized collection or use.
Creative Commons: A licensing system that allows creators to share their work with specific permissions for others to use.
Online Reputation: The impression formed about a person based on their digital activity and content posted online.