Vocabulary Flashcards: Web Technologies, ICT Concepts, Design Principles, and Online Tools

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering core terms from Web technologies (Web 1.0/2.0/3.0, URL/Internet), ICT concepts, social media trends, design principles, and image/online tools.

Communication

The imparting or exchanging of information.

Web 2.0

Dynamic web that allows users to interact with the page by commenting or creating an account.

Folksonomy

Users categorize information using freely chosen keywords.

Rich User Experience

Content that is dynamic and responsive to user input.

User Participation

Users can contribute content; the site owner is not the only one who can post.

Mass Participation

Wide sharing of information through universal web access.

Long Tail

Services offered on demand rather than a one-time purchase.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

A cheaper option when you do not always need to use software.

Web 3.0

Main characteristics include real-time events, ubiquitous connectivity, and machine learning.

Real-time

Information or events are available as they happen.

Ubiquitous

Users are always connected to the Internet.

Machine Learning

Computers can create data and make decisions based on past actions.

Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

A web address used to identify objects on the World Wide Web.

Internet

A global information space interconnected by hyperlinks and URLs.

Web 1.0

Static web pages (flat pages) that users could not manipulate; born around 1989.

Tim Berners-Lee

Inventor of the World Wide Web.

ICT

Information and Communications Technology; technologies providing access to information via telecommunications.

Semantic Web

A web of linked data that machines can interpret to provide smarter services.

Security

The state of being free from danger or threat; protection of information.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Physical objects that connect and exchange data with other devices.

Assistive Media

Software or hardware to help people with disabilities access information.

Augmented Reality (AR)

Overlays digital content onto the real world.

Virtual Reality (VR)

An immersive computer-generated environment.

Social Networks

Sites that connect people with shared interests or backgrounds.

Bookmarking sites

Sites that store and manage links.

Social News

Users post news items or links to sources.

Media Sharing

Upload and share media content.

Microblogging

Sites focused on short updates from users.

Blogs

Platforms where users post opinions on topics.

Forums

Online spaces for discussions and conversations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The ability of a computer or robot to perform tasks associated with intelligent beings.

Content

User-generated information or media shared on the web.

WYSIWYG

What You See Is What You Get; editors where no coding is required.

Layout

The arrangement of text and images on a page.

Proximity

Grouping related elements to show relationships.

Alignment

Ordering elements along an edge for a tidy, organized look.

Visual Hierarchy

The arrangement that gives emphasis to the most important elements.

Color

Color choices that dictate the mood of a design.

Typography

The art and technique of arranging type to communicate a message.

Balance

Even distribution of weight, texture, colors, and space in a design.

Rhythm

Repetition of elements to create a sense of movement.

Unity

Harmony among all parts of a design.

PNG

Portable Network Graphics; supports transparency and lossless compression.

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group; common image format for photos.

GIF

Graphics Interchange Format; supports simple animations.

Infographics

A visual collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text to convey a topic.