Activity 1.2
Activity 1.2
E-learning ‘Glossary’?.. it’s a list of words and corresponding definitions that are related to e-learning. It is a tool that can be used for the not-so computer literate few of us who are stuck in this technological whirlpool, which some would like to describe as ‘ Generation Z’. Glossaries originated back in the days of printed literature when the definition of terms was lost due to the extensive lifetime of the prints, for example Shakespearean literature.. without a glossary, we wouldn’t have a CLUE of what a coxcomb was, now would we?
What’s the relevance of that to E-learning, you ask?!?!
E-learning has it’s very own set of jargon, so, without it’s very own glossary the definitions would cause mass confusion. This jargon is prevalent on geek sites a place NOT for the technologically challenged (me), therefore i shall simply begin on my favourite engine: gOOgle!
—–> Just to make it a little more relevant i searched ‘geek jargon’..
and to my surprise.. there are a HANDFUL of subcategories for computer jargon:
1. Chat slang
2. IM lingo
3. Computer terms
4. Geek Jargon
5. Tech language
6. Computer slang
7. Web acronyms
….Just like every other academic paper.. the question is posed, how do you know it’s a credible source!?!?.. well.. here’s my answer..
                                                                //YOU DON’T//
…. until of course (a) someone tells you that it is not reliable, (b) the title of the webpage is geek jargon jokes and when it clearly states that ‘ hardware is a collective term for any computer-related object that can be kicked or battered’ (c)the website has a bibliography, references (harvard style!!..hehe), update-date and perhaps a reputable author.
Personnally i think option b is a VERY crucial aspect of knowing the credibility and relevance 
MY URLs!  (URL – an acronym/words that describe the location and access method of a resource on the internet)
http://www.netlingo.com/
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/
http://www.webopedia.com/
http://www.techterms.com/
http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/
* new terms i have learnt posted on UTSonline!
