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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

SCORM, LMS, AMS, LCMS, API, JITT, what does it all mean?! API- Taken from Wikipedia “an application programming interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software and applications.” Grab a spoon, and let’s dig in to the soup, with this eLearning glossary.

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LMS and LCMS Meets Learning Ecosystem

Instancy

A Learning Management System (LMS) is different from a Learning Content Management System (LCMS). Instancy treats the LCMS and LMS as an integral part of the ecosystem. Although the terms ‘LMS’ and ‘LCMS’ are often discussed assuming they are one and the same, that is not the case. LCMS vs LMS: What is the Difference?

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Four Wishes for LMS Buyers

Association eLearning

If they would do this, the first item that comes up is this link to a Wikipedia article. Further down in the article LMS Buyers will see a list of standard LMS functionality compared to LCMS functionality. I wish the genie would prompt all LMS Buyers to Google and read the definition of Learning Management System before calling me.

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The top 10 elearning LMS platforms & software available right now

Elucidat

The Wikipedia LMS learning management system definition describes it as: “a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs.”. LMS or LCMS? What is LMS software? How to choose the best LMS software.

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LMS/LCMS Social Media & Side Notes

eLearning 24-7

If you haven’t been looking at LMS/LCMS solutions lately or if you have, you may be noticing a trend - social media. Does your LMS/LCMS vendor offer these? Social Discovery – Stumble Upon (Wikipedia likes to stick this into social bookmarking, however IMO it does more than that). Wikis – Wikipedia.

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Learning Object Tools

Tony Karrer

I pointed them at the Wikipedia article - Learning Object. I also suggested looking at LCMS products. There is also a bit of language barrier. It cites quite a few repositories and briefly mentions " Burrokeet is an Open Source Software tool that assists in the creation of Learning Objects from existing content.

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Social Learning and LMSs Marketplace

eLearning 24-7

As social learning continues to grow, LMS/LCMS vendors are taking various approaches. LMS/LCMS vendors are following one of three approaches when it comes to social learning. Wiki- looks nothing like Wikipedia. Wikipedia that actually looks like Wikipedia – 100%, they use mediawiki kit – available for free.