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APIs and Mashups r ur new ABCs for E-Learning

eLearning 24-7

An API (Application Program Interface) enables an interface from a piece of software to communicate with another piece of software (in its simplest form) or multiple pieces of software (called a mashup). Hunch is designed so that every time it’s used, it learns something new. Adaptive Learning with a Social Q/A twist.

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Social Learning and LMSs Marketplace

eLearning 24-7

When so many potential customers are seeing the advantages of open source, creating their own learning or VLE portals or seeing the value of various social media types and incorporating them into some type of social learning community, the “do nothing&# spin is well, a time warp into the past. Discussion board/whiteboard.

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LMS News. Directory. Plus E-Learning Notes

eLearning 24-7

More multilingual options to their web sites, trials and social learning. Newest Version – LMS/Learning Portal Directory. Amazes me how awful some LMS web sites are for finding information or even telling the consumer what their product is, what are its key features and capabilities and navigation.

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What Can You Expect in 2013?

CLO Magazine

This level of engagement could prompt organizations to build their learning content on the TED video lecture model, leveraging the fact that all generations are experienced at consuming information via video. It typically involves distance delivery models such as Web-based tools.

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2010 LMS Products of the Year

eLearning 24-7

I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. My runner-up is Operitel’s LearnFlex LSP. Social Learning that can be tied directly at the course level – leave comments, allow others to respond by course, plus create course groups, chat rooms, discussion boards tied to the course. These standout to me.

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Top 10 eLearning Predictions 2011 #LCBQ

Tony Karrer

Situated learning (learning within context in a community of practice) grows thanks to augmented mobile reality. Virtual classrooms and smart-boards are used in a more student-centered way (not putting all the attention to one person up-front=bad). Here's what came up. Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0

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State of the LMS 2012

eLearning 24-7

Very few LMSs offer online/offline synch with a native app – heck, online/offline synch in general, but pitch that they offer mobile learning. . What they really mean is that you can view the LMS and courses via your mobile web browser. . Too me, that is not truly mobile learning. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. Bottom Line.