| Attachment:
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File or files sent with an e-mail message.
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| Blackboard:
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Proprietary software used to host online courses; login is required for access.
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| Bookmarks:
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A list of saved URL addresses of websites within a browser, also referred to as Favorites.
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| Browser:
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Software programs that enable Internet access, ex. Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox.
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| Email:
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Electronic mail; a system for sending and receiving electronic messages via computer.
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| ISP:
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Internet Service Provider; a company that provides Internet connection service.
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| Modem:
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Hardware that enables your computer to connect to the Internet through a telephone line. Modem speed is measure in kilobits per second (K or Kbps). A 56 K modem is recommended as a minimum connection speed to the Internet for access to instructional materials on the web.
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| Resolution:
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Visual sharpness and clarity of an electronic image; monitor resolution is measured in pixels.
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| Plug-in:
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An application which serves in conjunction with another in the proper handling of files, such as sound or video files.
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| RAM:
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Random Access Memory; short term memory the computer has to support programs.
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| URL:
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Uniform Resource Locator; the address of a website on the internet, ex. http://www.germanna.edu.
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| Word processing software:
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Computer software program used to create and edit text documents.
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