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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer. A learning object can be thought of as a small, self-contained re-usable unit of content that can be used to support learning.

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Open Learning Network vs Informal Learning Environment

E-Learning Provocateur

Both the OLN and ILE are modular because they comprise standalone resources or “learning objects&#. This makes them flexible because the objects can be easily replaced by others that are more current, relevant or useful. In a nutshell, the objects in an OLN can talk to one another via web service protocols such as LTI.

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Elmore’s 4 learning modes

KnowledgeOne

Learning in this quadrant is equivalent in some ways to “individual hierarchical” learning, but is focused on group activity. The competitive spirit of the individual model, however, gives way here to group and self-help, with social-cognitive development as the main learning objective. Distributed individual.

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Making Connections: Trends in Social Learning

Obsidian Learning

Learning in 2015 isn’t just an individual activity. How can we incorporate the social element into not only our learning activities but also in the ways in which we measure learner mastery of learning objectives? and Social Learning. The “Web 2.0″ With Web 3.0, It’s social too.

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Open all OERs

Learning with e's

The first question was from Mark Power (Bolton University, UK) who wondered why we should pay attention to OERs when reusable learning objects had apparently failed. I touched on the synergy between Web 2.0

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7 principles of 21st-century learning and elearning

KnowledgeOne

In elearning: For some years now, there were ample discussions of “social elearning,” a form of learning that is rooted in both collaborative learning, informal learning and forms of elearning. They can also be used to foster a sense of belonging, a key factor in learning. .

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2009 Technology Trends That Impact Online Learning

The eLearning Coach

The arena of online learning is continually reshaped by technological advances. Just as we must pay attention to the latest research on learning and pedagogy, it’s important to be aware of current technological trends. These have the potential to redefine what it means to learn online. eBook Readers.