The 7 Competencies of digital literacy
Information Literacy
Basic computer proficiency
Communication and collaboration
Critical thinking
Digital citizenship
Adaptability to tech. Changes
Digital creativity & innovation
Definition verified from eschoolNews.com (WEB)
Search Query
Phrases or questions typed into a search engine to find information online.
Definition verified from Slack.com (WEB)
https://slack.com/blog/productivity/how-search-queries-shape-better-content-and-smarter-search
Natural Language Query
Allows people to have access to complex data using simple languages.
Verified definition from AtScale.com (WEB)
https://www.atscale.com/glossary/natural-language-query-nlq/
Spider (WWW)
A software program that searches the internet automatically. To collect info from websites.
Verified by Copilot Windows (2026, March 9), (AI). "What is a web spider?" prompt. Copilot, Microsoft, 9 March 2026, Copilot in Windows.
Digital Footprint
Information about someone that exists on the internet as a search result.
Verified from Dictionary.com (WEB)
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/digital-footprint
What are the 5 basic computer components?
The 5 basic computer components are:
The Motherboard
The CPU
RAM
Hard drive/ storage
Power supply
Verified from IDTech.com (WEB)
https://www.idtech.com/blog/parts-of-a-computer
What is a file as it relates to computers?
A file is where information is stored and saved.
Definition verified from Lenovo.com (WEB)
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/glossary/file/?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F
File Extension
The type of file system that is used to store information, know a files layout, and how the data in the file is organized. Ex. Docx, pdf, Jpeg.
Verified from TechTarget.com (WEB)
https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/file-format
Zip File
A folder that has multiple files stored, can also be subfolders.
Verified Information from help.teacherspayteachers.com (WEB)
https://help.teacherspayteachers.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042197332-What-is-a-ZIP-file
SAAS
Short for software as a service. Software that is provided to users through the cloud.
Verified from Cloudflare.com (WEB)
https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/cloud/what-is-saas/
Digital Bubble
When one’s online experience is limited and personalized.
From CoPilot Windows: "define digital bubble?" prompt. Copilot, Microsoft, 9 March 2026, Copilot in Windows.
Generative AI
Tools for generating Ideas, Summarizing Info and creating content. To be used as a starting point.
Verified information from Ibm.com (WEB)
https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/generative-ai
Prompt (AI)
What you are telling the AI to do.
Verified information from Florida State University.
https://servicecenter.fsu.edu/s/article/What-is-AI-prompting
What is the Difference between the Internet and the www?
Www, the world wide web is a collection of information that can be accessed using the Internet while the Internet is a global network that offers access to all types of information.
Verified from e-learning New Gate University. (WEB)
https://elearning.newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/mod/book/view.php?id=1229&chapterid=148
Browser
Apps search engines that connect to the World Wide Web.
Verified information from Firefox. com(WEB)
https://www.firefox.com/en-US/more/what-is-a-browser/
URL
An address for a specific resource on the World Wide Web.
Verified information from developer.mozilla.org(WEB)
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn_web_development/Howto/Web_mechanics/What_is_a_URL
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