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10 Great Moments in eLearning History

SHIFT eLearning

Early 1980s: The Introduction of Personal Computers. The early prototypes were, of course, crude versions of our current personal computers. Commercial software companies were quick to develop computer-based educational materials and learning games as well. CD-ROMs quickly became a thing of the past.

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History of the LMS

eLearning 24-7

CBT Prior to online learning known then as WBT, and then the latter term of e-learning (vendors today, use it to refer to content that is online), there was CBT. CBT was the “new” and exciting way to learn. You popped in a CD-Rom, which could hold up to 640mb. And another day, for that story.

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How do you create a perfect blend of the various learning components?

Origin Learning

NetMeeting – Centra – etc.). · Video presentations. · Interactive Computer-based Training (CD-ROM). · Distance Learning. · On-line mentoring. · On-the-job-training. · Chat-rooms. · In-person mentoring. · Web-based community. · Knowledge Management System.

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What is elearning?

Elucidat

These factors include: The rise of the internet – previous to this, many relied on the use of printed manuals, CD-ROMS, and other restrictive methods for learning and training. The rise of the internet allowed for flexibility and increased interactivity for learning, abandoning one-dimensional practices.

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Preference of E-Learning – Structured or not?

eLearning 24-7

People readily assume that a trend must be interpreted as a positive or that the person presenting what will become a trend as the gatekeeper to that trend, and thus, either the person who created whatever that trend is, or must have some level of scientific data to support it. E-Learning Goes Linear. Trends are funny.

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The Story Arc Model: Combining Simulation and Story to Create Memorable Learning

Association eLearning

When I began my career 20 years ago, I was designing some of the earliest CD-ROM based simulations for the US Navy. In some cases the bad response may result in the prospect losing interest and throwing the sales person out of the office. Personal vice: Chewing nails (usually just my own). Spirit animal: Jackalope.

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27 eLearning Content Types That Will Turn your Courses from Good to Great

Instancy

As computer storage decreased in price and personal computer technology became available, interactive content became possible Computer Based Training was distributed on diskettes and CD-ROMs. You can also use it for games where students learn a topic by doing. The concept of Computer-based training (CBT) course was born.