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According to Kruse (2004), a e-learning glossary is essential for users, due to the complex and confusing terms of “acronyms, technology related buzzwords, overlapping definitions, variety of delivery options, and the converging histories of the two disciplines of technology and training” (Kruse, 2004).

I know from my personal experience of e-learning facilities it has been very confusing and i have conisitantly needed to refer back to the glossary to make any sense of what has been directed and explained in class by the lecturer. Hence as Kruse explains some of the terms used in e-learning programs are highly specific while others are less specific.

Through Kruses’ article it has allowed me to understand the terms such as brower based training (a program that needs a web browser), and distance learning/education. Also it is good to take note that most people apparently prefer to use the term learning to training, which will be useful for me in the future when i move into training and development. This article is a good source to read for students or users that are using e-learning for the first time. It states all the likely steps e-learning will pursue in the future, and what the most frquant termanology and devices used in e-learning.

Kruse, K. 2004, E-Learning Alphabet Soup: A Guide to Terms, e-learning guru.com, viewed 17/10/07 <http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art1_1.htm>