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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). APIs available in popular programs – SAAS. Mashups Possibilities. Javascript. Include: Twitter. MediaWiki API.

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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. APIs and mashups – which is really can expand Moodle to the next level of learning. are NOT out of the box solutions. They are not turnkey.

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Encore – Moodle: Pros, Challenges

eLearning 24-7

I want to make something very clear – Moodle and other open source LMSs, Learning Portals, CMSs, etc. APIs and mashups – which is really can expand Moodle to the next level of learning. People have asked me about Moodle and the benefits or cons regarding the product. are NOT out of the box solutions.

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LMS News. Directory. Plus E-Learning Notes

eLearning 24-7

Newest Version – LMS/Learning Portal Directory. Ability to e-mail – write and send to people outside of the system, a few vendors are doing this – innovators – and something I believe is needed to enhance LMSs and Learning Portals to the next level. LMS Directory. Your Biggest Purchase.

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E-Learning Early Indicators

eLearning 24-7

You could count on your hand the number of vendors even looking at it, and I’m not just talking LMSs/Learning Portals, but content authoring tools and other products. I recall speaking in November on a webinar panel and being somewhat chided over the fact that I kept repeating the importance of mobile learning and tablets.

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What Can You Expect in 2013?

CLO Magazine

Author once, deploy to many: As workforce and learner profiles change over time and distance, organizations must develop learning strategies that resonate with new generations and people of different cultures. These generations are savvy technologists and expect to learn using familiar tools.

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Top 10 eLearning Predictions 2011 #LCBQ

Tony Karrer

Situated learning (learning within context in a community of practice) grows thanks to augmented mobile reality. Virtual classrooms and smart-boards are used in a more student-centered way (not putting all the attention to one person up-front=bad). Learning technologies are becoming social, collaborative, and virtual.