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Learning Analytics and TinCan / xAPI: The basics

Webanywhere

Two current trends in technology-enhanced learning systems that are now starting to gain exposure and adoption are Learning Analytics and the SCORM upgrade/replacement, TinCan, also known as xAPI. Learning Analytics is the application of marketing-style analysis to data generated by learners.

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What Is xAPI? Overview & Benefits of Experience API

WhatFix

Back to Blog Employee Training & Development What Is xAPI? the Director of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, aptly said, ‘xAPI is what helps us put the puzzle together’. What Is xAPI? xAPI stands for Experience API and is a cutting-edge eLearning standard format. xAPI is a massive ‘upgrade’ to SCORM.

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DR. STELLA LEE – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

By definition , learning analytics is “the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs”. Another area we need to consider is ethics and privacy within learning analytics.

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LMS vs. LRS: Unveiling Core Similarities & Distinct Features

Appsembler

Overview of Learning Record Stores (LRS) Definition and Main Roles LRS are specialized systems designed to store, retrieve, and share learning records, primarily in the context of xAPI (Experience API) environments. This includes tracking online course progress, real-world experiences, informal learning, and more.

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Improve The Effectiveness Of Corporate IT Training with Learning Analytics

IT Training Department Blog

That means more data is collected than ever and with new standards such as xAPI a lot more can be done. When that data is compared with the skills needed for each role, this deep analysis can help identify knowledge gaps. There are more tools available now than ever before that can provide meaningful data for analysis.

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18 Top Learning Systems Trends to Watch in 2018

Talented Learning

In addition, with advanced analytics technology like xAPI, organizations are now tracking and analyzing learning experiences with incredible precision. Furthermore, since authoring and deployment are shared on a common platform, SCORM and xAPI issues tend to matter less. 3 Social Learning Drives Deeper Connections.

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xAPI, LRS – The Interview

eLearning 24-7

xAPI and LRS (Learning Record Stores) have been in the news and frankly everywhere within the e-learning industry in the past 1.5 on a side note – I – me, was always told that xAPI and Tin Can are one in the same). ADL, IEEE and many people and businesses talking about this technology call it xAPI. What is IEEE?

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