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The term E-zine is short for ‘electronic-magazine’ and refers to online publications of existing magazines or magazines that are only available online, which are distributed via a multimedia platform.
An E-newsletter is very similar to an e-zine in its distribution methods. An E-newletter, however only contains information that is relevant to the recipients.E-zines can be used for promotional purposes, where as E-newsletters are more suited to informational purposes. Both online experiences closely reflect the purposes of their materialized siblings newsletters and magazines. E-newsletters can be found in a variety of websites, which use it for business purposes or membership purposes. E-zines can be found on websites set up specifically for the marketing of magazines such as:
http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au (reflects the articles in each month’s magazine)
http://www.bardot.com.au (website of a female retail outlet, which provides –newsletters to members to advise them of approaching sales and general info) For a subscription, most administrators will request some personal information such as a full name, age, email and gender. This information can give them a general idea of the demographics of their clientele. E-newsletters are then mass generated to this email database.

Activity 1.3!

E-learning at work..
There is an E-learning training program for merchandisers, where online quizzes must be answered to ensure that they are constantly logging in to the website. THe quiz form of E-learning is also present in the daily palm questions which must be filled out. Also used is a web-based sms centre called fonelinc, from which sms are sent directly to merchandisers to inform of palm pilot sync times and general information.
I’ve also experienced meetings, which have been conducted with the melbourne office through cyber-meeting media with employees that are unable to attend in person.

Relation to previous definitions of E-learning?!
E-learning is STILL…
` a – promotes individual learning
` b – conducted through a technological medium
` c -  involves training and education
` d - asynchronous and sychronous

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!

Activity 1.1 

WHAT!??! E-LEARNING.. what kind of a subject is THAT!
is this familiar to any other students of E-learning?
.. it’s not a misunderstanding nor an insolent attitude towards the word, but rather it’s the repeated incomprehensible concept that YES!!! THEY HAVE MADE A SUBJECT out of it and once again YES, MY DEGREE DOES REQUIRE THAT THIS SUBJECT IS PASSED!

and then…to make matters worse..we have the druggos loitering outside Maccas Broadway,  “E -learning!! I’d do that ANYDAY” (lame, but true)
    
                             THE QUESTION REMAINS THE SAME!!!: E-LEARNING? WHAT!?

“The delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means. E-learning involves the use of a computer or electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material.” (Derek Stockley)

PROBLEM: WHO IS DEREK.. and WHAT WOULD HE KNOW!? … lets try an ACADEMIC SOURCE  —>

“internet supported learning innovation allows workers to learn anytime and anywhere, promotes active and independent learning, and supports communication between experts and novices” (Lim, C.P. “What isn’t E-learning?”article)

and to all those people who still question HOW they can turn this into a subject….  i dunno..