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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

If you’re new to eLearning or online training, it can seem like you’re wading through alphabet soup with all the various anagrams and terminology used in this industry. eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer.

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The case for model answers (and a rubric)

Clark Quinn

As I’ve been developing online workshops, I’ve been thinking more about the type of assessment I want. I was part of a new media consortium, and was partnered with an experienced CD ROM developer to create an asynchronous elearning course. . Previously, I made the case for gated submissions.

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SCORM Vs. xAPI (Tin Can): eLearning Content Standards

Academy of Mine

However, unless you’re still training using CD-ROMs, this content standard is now irrelevant Let the face-off between two content standards begin… SCORM Vs. xAPI SCORM is the most common protocol for eLearning, but it’s not the most advanced. However, if you want to track learning-related activity outside of an LMS, then xAPI is best.

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What's Better: eLearning or Classroom?

The Performance Improvement Blog

Online college courses are being promoted as the panacea for producing more college graduates and strengthening the workforce. The Obama administration has been touting the educational value of online courses since coming into office over three years ago, and many colleges, especially community colleges, have adopted that mantra.

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10 Great Moments in eLearning History

SHIFT eLearning

The Multimedia PC (MPC) came with a CD-ROM drive, meaning that the device can display video synced with audio. Alongside CD-ROMs came Microsoft Powerpoint, a modern presentation software quickly embraced by lecturers, executives, teachers and students. 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. You popped in a CD-Rom, which could hold up to 640mb. The Birth of Online Here comes the internet, Mosaic 2.1 People – Learners and Students.

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The learning professional as storyteller

Clive on Learning

Last year I worked on a major project to develop online courses for HR professionals. Back in 2003, I devoted a great deal of energy to the design of a new CD-ROM course entitled Ten Ways to Avoid Death by PowerPoint. They will structure this information and support it with visual aids and practical exercises.

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