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Expectations From eLearning Authoring Tools

Upside Learning

web, LMS, CD-ROM). One more feature which is not required in most cases but would be much of help to advanced authors – is some way to extend/customize tool functionality through programming. Should be able to import external Flash SWF as well as audio and video in variety of popular formats. 2004, AICC).

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

For many, their first experience with eLearning was educational computer games delivered via CD Rom. API- Taken from Wikipedia “an application programming interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software and applications.” Grab a spoon, and let’s dig in to the soup, with this eLearning glossary.

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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. What Is SCORM?

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5 Key Trends in the Future of eLearning

SmartUp

The concept of elearning dates all the way back to the 90s, where the trend started emerging with the usage of interactive CD-ROMS and PDF files. Data on learners’ progress will allow you to monitor whether learners are actively engaging with your elearning program. Few early examples of LMS were FirstClass and Moodle. .

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ELearning Explained [INFOGRAPHIC]

LearnDash

That said, no matter what program you use to create, deliver, and manage your learning, the end-goal is the same: to deliver education and training electronically. I find some of the items listed in the infographic to be a bit archaic, such as the mention of CD-ROM, but I do suppose they are still in use. elearning'

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What's Better: eLearning or Classroom?

The Performance Improvement Blog

Also, using elearning programs makes managers feel like they are staying on the cutting edge of technology. Feeding this appetite for online programs is research that seems to support the notion that online is better than face-to-face, classroom instruction. Department of Education found a small advantage for online (blended) programs.

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10 Great Moments in eLearning History

SHIFT eLearning

The Macintosh, with its free HyperCard program, also helped a generation of tech-savvy teachers make their own software and tutorials for students. The Multimedia PC (MPC) came with a CD-ROM drive, meaning that the device can display video synced with audio. CD-ROMs quickly became a thing of the past.

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