The unique combination of characters that determines the recipient of an email message or the location of a computer on the Internet (e.g. a Web site).

A function of email software, to hold frequently-used email addresses.

A file that is attached to an email message. Attachments are used when information other than plain text is to be sent.

A function of Web browser software, to hold frequently-accessed Web site addresses (URLs). URLs may be grouped into folders for better organization.

A space on the Internet where messages can be posted for others to see and comment on.

Unsupervised areas on the Internet where anyone can join online conversations. Pupils need to be alerted to the dangers of using these rooms and given strategies for safe use.

The process of collecting files from / sending files to a server on the Internet. Pages for your web site must be uploaded to a Web server, to be seen by other Web users.

Short for electronic mail – messages that are communicated through the Internet.

An Internet space where people can meet to discuss topics of mutual interest. Messages sent to email forums are automatically sent out to all other members.

File transfer protocol is used to download or upload files between your computer and a server on the Internet. It is commonly used for transferring large files (e.g. software downloads) and for uploading your web pages.

Hypertext markup language – the codes used in a Web page to specify the way it is laid out, what graphics are included, and how it links to other Web pages

A means of navigating around the Web – clicking on a hyperlink opens up a different Web page, sometimes from a different Web site.

An electronic network that links computers from all over the world.

Short for Internet Service Provider – the organization that provides the connection from your computer to the Internet.

An agreed code of behaviour for using parts of the Internet, e.g. mailing lists.

Another type of Internet discussion forum. Messages sent to a newsgroup can be received by anyone subscribing to the group on their news server.

When online your computer is connected to the Internet. When off-line it is not.

A Web site that enables you to find relevant pages on the Web by typing in key words.

e.g. Web server, FTP server, news server, email server, etc. A computer permanently connected to the Internet, providing services to Internet users.

The process of sending files from your computer to a server computer on the Internet.

A unique address for any file on a server on the Internet. URLs starting with ‘http://’ specify a Web server, and the page you want to view.

WWW or just ‘the Web’ for short – A world-wide collection of server computers holding hyperlinked documents, connected through the Internet.

A Web site that enables you to participate in an online discussion on particular topics.

A single document on a Web site (a collection of pages on a Web server).

A group of Web sites with similar themes, linked together.