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

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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. Asynchronous learning: Allows learners to train individually at the time, place, and pace that suits them.

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The DevLearn eLearning Rockstar Stage Reveal

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Technology discussed in this session: Experience API (xAPI), games, simulations, and HTML5. Michael’s team has been driving the efforts at the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative on the Experience API (xAPI); he researches, strategizes, designs, and makes xAPI solutions and products. eLearning Innovation at PayPal.

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The Ultimate Glossary of eLearning Terms

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ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning). Asynchronous Learning. Asynchronous learning allows learners to train individually, enabling them to complete courses at a time, place and pace that suits them. Adobe Flash technology has supported the delivery of multimedia content for nearly twenty years. Authoring Tool.