Can you speak Digital Lingo?

“Do you Tweet?”

“I just blogged!”

“OMG, my BFF made me LOL!”

“She tagged me on Facebook!”

You can learn how to be a Digital Native!

1.

Check your email before you brush your teeth! (Don't worry, they can't smell your breath through the computer!)

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Blog!

Check blogs daily!

(go to www.blogger.com)

Tip: This is an online journal, that other people can see, if invited.

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Tweet

Become a member of Twitter.

Tip: This is a site where you can “follow” people as they post updates about themselves.

WARNING- Some find this boring..some ADDICTIVE!

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Text

Use your cell phone to text people messages

WARNING- Texting while driving is illegal (Driving while INTEXTICATED!)

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Google

Before you go on a date with someone, Google them!

Expert tip- find their property value at zillow.com!

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GPS

When traveling, use a GPS (Global Positioning System)

Make sure to pick a voice you can tollerate.

MP3

Download music at iTunes for your MP3 player.

Online Bill Pay

Pay all of your bills online!

TIP: Make sure your computer has a firewall to protect your information!

Social Networking

Join Facebook or Myspace to find and talk to friends online.

TIP- Your pictures will be looked up by your colleagues

Kindle

Use a kindle to electronically read.

You can dowload books, magazines, and newspapers online!

Enjoy being a Digital Guru!