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Terms and Acronyms
Today's children have been referred to as "native users" of technology. We adults are the immigrants! With a little effort, we can learn to speak the language of this new world that our children navigate in a seemingly effortless manner.
Here are some resources to help you understand the language and lingo of the ‘net.
Chat abbreviations:
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children -
Chat Shorthand
If you are curious and baffled by all the abbreviations your child uses while chatting (IDK!) then check out this 13-page list of acronyms, in alphabetical order, created by the National Center for Exploited Children. It's a relatively thorough list, but does omit the most graphic and profane acronyms.
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NetLingo Chat Shorthand
NetLingo's list of chat shorthand is easier to access (no PDF necessary) and more thorough. But reader beware: these folks aren't afraid to post the profane and sexual acronyms.
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Internet Definitions:
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NetSmartz Definitions
This NetSmartz resource defines the world of the web in plain English. If a "cookie" makes you think of baking and a "mouse" only equates rodent in your mind, then definitely put this site on your must-read list! |
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NetLingo
An incredibly thorough resource for folks who want to dive in and learn as much as possible about the language of the web. Simply click the A-Z guide at the top for an alphabetical list of definitions, or take extra time to read the important and newsy front page about the most current trends in the online world.
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