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The Vocabulary:

Algorithms – a set of formulas used by websites to develop content promotion strategies
App-savvy – a good knowledge and understanding of various computer applications
Autonomy – the ability to make your own decisions about what to do rather than being influenced by someone else or told what to do
Crisis Text Line – text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7
Dark web – an encrypted part of the internet not indexed by search engines which needs specific authorization to access
Digital Detox – a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world
Digital Divide – the economic, educational, and social inequalities between those who have computers and online access and those who do not
Digital Native – a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computer and the internet from an early age
Digital Wellness – our physical, mental, and social wellbeing when interacting with technology
Doxxing – the act of publicly providing personally identifiable information about an individual or organization, usually with malicious intent
Finsta – short for “fake insta”. Used to describe a secret or fake Instagram page
Gaming Disorder – a diagnosable mental health condition characterized by an inability to control the urge to play video games despite negative consequences
Invasion of Privacy – the unjustifiable intrusion into the personal life of another without consent
Metaverse – a virtual-reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users
Online Predator – someone who seeks contact with children and adolescents on the internet for abusive and exploitative purposes
Oversharing – the disclosure of an inappropriate amount of detail about one’s personal life
Privacy Settings – controls available on many websites and apps to limit who can access your profile and what information visitors can see
Self-Regulation – the ability to control your behavior and manage your thoughts and emotions in  appropriate ways
Social Displacement – the idea that time spent on social media replaces time spent in face-to-face interaction, thus reducing wellbeing
Social Media Guidelines – a document that lays down some general rules of conduct on social media