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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). Typically APIs are free. Search for restaurants in Google and Google Maps shows up with the various restaurants on the map.

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Moodle: Pros, Challenges

eLearning 24-7

I want to make something very clear – Moodle and other open source LMSs, Learning Portals, CMSs, etc. Moodle: Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. Much has been written about the pros and cons of Moodle. APIs and mashups – which is really can expand Moodle to the next level of learning.

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Encore – Moodle: Pros, Challenges

eLearning 24-7

People have asked me about Moodle and the benefits or cons regarding the product. Several months ago, I wrote an article on Moodle and as such, decided to re-post it. I want to make something very clear – Moodle and other open source LMSs, Learning Portals, CMSs, etc. Evil Realities of Moodle – Tech Demons.

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Free L&D webinars for July 2018

Limestone Learning

And if all you’ve got is an hour, why not spend it well, with a free webinar? This webcast will clear up some of the confusion and provide a window into how coaching can help, and explore how to build an effective coaching culture in your organization. You won’t feel like you’re slacking off because you’re learning!)

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SumTotal vs. Moodle vs. Inquisiq: One Non-Profit’s Quest for the Best LMS

Inquisiq

The most popular systems like SumTotal and Moodle may seem like a safe bet (nobody’s ever been fired for hiring IBM, right?), but that’s not always the case, as HP Freeman discovered shortly after deciding to move from SumTotal to Moodle. By the time they realized the mistake, it was too late to avoid an inevitable LMS migration.

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SumTotal vs. Moodle vs. Inquisiq R3: One Non-Profit’s Quest for the Best New LMS

Inquisiq

The most popular systems like SumTotal and Moodle may seem like a safe bet (nobody’s ever been fired for hiring IBM, right?), but that’s not always the case, as HP Freeman discovered shortly after deciding to move from SumTotal to Moodle. By the time they realized the mistake, it was too late to avoid an inevitable LMS migration.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Emerging Technologies in e-Learning

Learning Visions

Emerging" = kinds of e-learning that are just starting to show up -- in labs, new company offerings. Self Serve Can also pick up packaged food -- self-service from a vending machine, etc. Dont need to do it yourself -- can pull free info and put it into your site and add things to it. 1984 doctorate in applied psychology.

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