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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer. For many, their first experience with eLearning was educational computer games delivered via CD Rom. In short, Andragogy is another way to say adult education.

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How Technology Benefits Your Personalized English Course

Speexx

But a few decades ago, language students had to rely on textbooks and CD-ROMs for their language education. It's hard to imagine a time when technology wasn't integral to language learning. These resources were often expensive, not interactive, and didn't provide real-time feedback.

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SCORM Vs. xAPI (Tin Can): eLearning Content Standards

Academy of Mine

However, unless you’re still training using CD-ROMs, this content standard is now irrelevant Let the face-off between two content standards begin… SCORM Vs. xAPI SCORM is the most common protocol for eLearning, but it’s not the most advanced.

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Cloud Based Collaboration: Advancing Educational Publishing

Kitaboo

The same principle also holds true for education. Educational publishers now have the resources they need to thrive in the digital age. The time is now for educational publishers to collaborate on technology and share knowledge in order to provide better solutions. An Overview of Cloud-Based Educational Publishing II.

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ELearning Explained [INFOGRAPHIC]

LearnDash

The education market is using elearning on a regular basis, and corporations often use it for employee training. That said, no matter what program you use to create, deliver, and manage your learning, the end-goal is the same: to deliver education and training electronically. That said, the elearning industry is in constant motion.

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What's Better: eLearning or Classroom?

The Performance Improvement Blog

We need to examine the proliferation of Web-based education before it gets out of hand (It may be too late.). The Obama administration has been touting the educational value of online courses since coming into office over three years ago, and many colleges, especially community colleges, have adopted that mantra. A study by the U.S.

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10 Great Moments in eLearning History

SHIFT eLearning

Commercial software companies were quick to develop computer-based educational materials and learning games as well. The Multimedia PC (MPC) came with a CD-ROM drive, meaning that the device can display video synced with audio. The future of the Internet as an education medium became certain. Yes, the Web 2.0

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