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Ultimate eLearning terms you should know: Part 1 (A-L)

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From API to xAPI, the words we use everyday can be complex and confusing. ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning): An initiative established by the US Department Of Defense in 1999, aiming to make the delivery of online training consistent across content formats, technologies, and organizations.

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Ultimate eLearning terms you should know: Part 2 (M-Z)

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The rise of mLearning has also driven adoption of the Tin Can xAPI eLearning content standard which can track far more learning activities than older standards like SCORM. SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model): A set of standards developed by Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) and applied when developing LMS content.

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The DevLearn eLearning Rockstar Stage Reveal

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How games stimulate mental cognition and produce positive brain changes. or Why Should I Care About xAPI? How the Experience API (xAPI) is an enabler. Technology discussed in this session: Experience API (xAPI), games, simulations, and HTML5. How certain types of video increase cognitive load.

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The Ultimate Glossary of eLearning Terms

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From Agile to xAPI and everything in between, there are a lot of eLearning terms to get your head around. ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning). Notable contributions include SCORM and xAPI. Asynchronous Learning. This is a “profile” for using the xAPI specification with learning management systems. Cognitive Load.