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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. API Protocols.

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Rapid Content Authoring Tools 2010 – Innovators, Winners and Updated Trends

eLearning 24-7

You can use either your own 3rd party content authoring tool and upload it into the “Cloud&# and then wherever you are, output either to your LMS, or onto Moodle or even WordPress (they have a plug in for that) OR place the course in Facebook or nearly any solution that accepts APIs. Game Changer! LMS, web, CD, etc., SAAS based.

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4 Reasons Big Businesses are Implementing Microlearning

Ed App

From the University of Innsbruck, Tilmann Märk in the report, ‘Microlearning: an emerging field in science,’ states, “Freeing Microcontent from its container allows for all kind of new ways of using, reusing, hashing, mixing and mashing content. Rapid authoring tools are useful for consistently updated information.

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When Traditional Classrooms Go Digital, Education Takes The Shape Of Blended Learning

ProProfs

Yes, blended learning software is a progeny of the education system which has gone digital. Modern learning has become a perfect mashup of traditional and contemporary methods in recent times, courtesy of the digital revolution. But, it is the time to wake up. It Is The Perfect Tool For Increased Learner Engagement.

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2020 – The Year of the Hub

eLearning 24-7

An API by the way stands for Application Program Interface. And you can have multiple APIs too (again sub-connectors), the proper term is called a Mashup (two or more APIs, and honestly more common than having only one API). . Common Tools (trend wise are). SaaS authoring tools . SaaS assessment tool.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Emerging Technologies in e-Learning

Learning Visions

Developed over 60 e-learning programs. 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.

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Top 10 eLearning Predictions 2011 #LCBQ

Tony Karrer

Branon Learning Management System App Stores Bob Little Apps, Not Courses Inge de Waard Augmented reality moves towards augmented learning with easy tools: Wikitude , Layar , ARToolKit. Virtual classrooms and smart-boards are used in a more student-centered way (not putting all the attention to one person up-front=bad). Learning apps.