eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

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). Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. Mashups Possibilities. MediaWiki API.

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Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

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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eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Continued growth for open source solutions; Moodle is still the king; especially in education, although it is slowly starting to appear in the business and government side. #2 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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vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 27, 2009

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).

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