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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. Blended learning shouldn’t be used just for the sake of it.

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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.

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The Ultimate Glossary of eLearning Terms

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ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning). Blended Learning. Blended learning is the combination of traditional, face-to-face learning methods with technology-based online learning methods. It’s also be described as a blending of live training and self-paced training. It offers a great way to augment the learner’s experience.