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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). However there are vendors who sell their API solution wrapped in a piece of software. Mashups Possibilities.

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Understanding Web 2.0

Integrated Learnings

It's not that far of a stretch to say it was created to be the ultimate e-Learning tool. As the web transformed over time people discovered that the ability to collaborate on projects over the web made it an even more powerful tool for sharing information. Wikipedia has a write up on Web 2.0 The ideas that make up Web 2.0

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Emerging Technologies in e-Learning

Learning Visions

Emerging" = kinds of e-learning that are just starting to show up -- in labs, new company offerings. Instructional designers can take the tools and create a good learning experience or not. Self Serve Can also pick up packaged food -- self-service from a vending machine, etc. About Gary: Classroom teacher in the early 70s.

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E-Learning Early Indicators

eLearning 24-7

You could count on your hand the number of vendors even looking at it, and I’m not just talking LMSs/Learning Portals, but content authoring tools and other products. A couple of rapid content authoring tool vendors are incorporating HTML5 features in their tool, which can be used on tablets, and of course the iPad.

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Top 15 Learning Management Systems mid-year 2014

eLearning 24-7

They fail to let people know that building something isn’t free, even if the software to do so is equally free. 15 Administrate – Part CRM, part financial tools, and a unique approach that works for a LMS. Wing it no more. In January of this year, I presented the top systems for 2013-14. 15 to 11. #15

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Google-Assisted “Search� Learning…but pls don’t say “according to Google�

Janet Clarey

Many did not grow up using print encyclopedias and dictionaries like many older (some Gen X, boomer, mature) workers. So then I ran across a decent article that I read through and thought I should buck up and revisit the things that make Google such a large part of my life. For language learning, Google has Language Tools.

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On the Horizon

Experiencing eLearning

Process: October: open up to the advisory board. Games as Learning Tools: Kids have always used games, but school hasn’t recognized play for learning. Visualization: Tools make it easier to understand information and relationships between concepts. Collaboration authoring tools (Google Docs, Flat World Knowledge).