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The ongoing work of learning standards

Litmos

The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative of the Department of Defense finally had enough. The ADL provided compliance testing, so that content and systems could be validated for interoperability. The recognition of the importance of informal learning triggered a desire to look for more. Going Forward.

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An All-In-One Resource for All Things xAPI

eLearningMind

But in 2010, after putting out a call for vendors to develop a set of next-gen eLearning standards, the governing body of SCORM, Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL), tasked a company—Rustici Software—with that responsibility. SCORM is one of several standards used for packaging and loading learning content into an LMS.

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Is Tin Can API Lipstick on the SCORM Pig?

Living in Learning

Last week [October 25th] I had the distinct privilege of sitting in on the Tin Can API break-out session that was presented by Aaron Silvers of ADL. Given ADL was also the birth mother of SCORM, I walked in and sat down with a preconception or two that this was SCORM in a new dress.

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This Week in mLearning Podcast – Episode 7 – Project Tin Can

mLearning Revolution

8- A new approach: learning experiences are not initiated in a LMS. How can this bring into play informal learning experiences? 9- ADL has recognized the need for a SCORM that matches today’s technological challenges. 6- Project´s capabilities: simplicity and flexibility. Have mLearning vendors recognized that too?

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Conversion from Flash Based Technologies with the DOD

Adobe Captivate

The ADL Initiative bridges across Defense and other Federal agencies to encourage collaboration, facilitate interoperability, and promote best practices for using distributed learning to provide the highest-quality education, training, informal learning, and just-in-time support; tailored to individual needs and delivered cost-effectively, anytime (..)

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The Role of xAPI in Creating Powerful Learning Experiences for the Modern Workforce

Origin Learning

There was an urgent requirement to devise a standard/solution that would help learning administrators monitor learner progress for learners accessing learning content on mobile devices. It was originally a research project that was awarded to Rustici Software by ADL. Informal Learning. Project TinCan. No Internet?

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SCORM Cloud vs Learning Management System comparison

Paradiso

Use an ADL-conformant Learning Record Store (LRS)+. SCORM Cloud VS Learning Management System main differences. Social Learning: Enhance formal and informal learning programs with Social learning and collaboration tools. Test your content to make sure your courses will play as expected by learners.

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