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). Twitter has APIs, so does Facebook, even Linkedin. Include: Twitter. Open Architecture. Typically APIs are free. Javascript.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2010

As social learning continues to grow, LMS/LCMS vendors are taking various approaches. While some view themselves as “social learning&# savvy, incorporating various components, others seem to see themselves as just sitting on the sidelines. It is not as though, social learning is going to disappear.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 28, 2010

Is it me or does it seem that most vendors in the LMS/LCMS market still believe that with some smoke and mirrors, you won’t realize that social media actually must be integrated into social learning for it to exist? Or do they just drop the word, “social media&# , and rather say, “social learning and web 2.0″?

Social Media 40

Social Media Social Learning Social Media 40

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

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). Twitter, Yammer), wikis, blogs, discussion groups, etc.

Predictions 198

Predictions Diversity Training Compliance Training Authoring Tools 198

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Social learning? If they were doing it, Facebook like page, a crummy blog that looks nothing like a real blog, a Twitter like feed, maybe RSS, text chat and YouTube functions and upload/download angle. Then in some circles it was the smartphones and the power of social learning with said smartphones.

vendor 69

vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

CLO Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2013

According to a December 2011 issue of Business Insider, the mobile apps analytics firm Distimo said many popular apps were games such as Angry Birds, social networking such as Facebook, Skype and Twitter, and other content such as Google Maps and iBooks. These tools are changing the way adults learn.

Authoring Tools 74

Authoring Tools Social Networks Blended Learning Webcast 74

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

The LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal market continues to be strong. Folding up shop and switching to a new market: Talent/Performance Management, new product lines not tied to e-learning, services. Folding up shop for good – goodbye and nice knowing you. Acquiring another LMS or e-learning vendor.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72