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Social Learning
Social learning is the sharing of information and knowledge among peers via interactive discussions and computer-based methods. Such methods include blogs, instant messaging, group discussion boards, wikis, video chats and other social media applications.…Social Badging
Social Badges are a visible and validated indicator of successfully accomplishing a task, attainment of skill, completion of education, expressed interest, or level of quality. Badges can be physical or digital in nature. They communicate and validate what is socially valued by individuals in a particular community or market.…User-Generated Content
The term user-generated content refers to media content available on Internet portals and social applications that has been contributed by and for a specific community. Within the training industry, it pertains to searchable online learning content generated informally by colleagues for use by specific stakeholders of an organization.…Bloom's Taxonomy
Benjamin S. Bloom published his “Taxonomy of Skills” in 1956 for use in an academic context, although it can be adapted to most learning environments. Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical classification of the six levels of cognitive function and learning. The six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy are: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation.…Organizational Models in Training
Corporations and other enterprises that operate training departments have essentially three basic organizational models to select from. Their training function can be centralized within a single entity, decentralized with multiple training groups to serve specific lines of business or geographic regions, or organized as a hybrid of the two, known as a federated model.…Competency Model
A competency model is a framework for defining the skill and knowledge requirements of a job. It is a collection of competencies that jointly define successful job performance.…Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)
The Shareable Content Object Reference Model or SCORM, is a set of technical standards for e-learning software products. SCORM standards are the de facto industry standard for e-learning interoperability and are designed to ensure that e-learning content can effectively work with all administrative platforms such as an LMS/LCMS.…Sourcing Optimization
Sourcing optimization is an organization’s ability to obtain the greatest efficiency and value when sourcing learning content design and development with either onshore or offshore providers. Companies can achieve it by employing a simple model that determines the most efficient alignment of a project’s management with its complexity.…Request for Quotation (RFQ)
A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a standard business process used to invite suppliers to participate in the bidding process for specific products or services. It is a document that is created in order to obtain detailed pricing information.…Evolution of Training Administration Technologies (LMS)
A training administration technology, or platform, is a computer-based operating system used by training organizations to register, track and monitor activity in the training function. It is a foundational technology for operating a training organization. It is often referred to as a learning management system (LMS).…Request for Proposal (RFP)
A Request for Proposal (RFP) is an invitation for suppliers, often through a bidding process, to submit a proposal to provide a specific product or service.…Learning Tools Interoperability
Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) refers to a specification developed by the IMS Global Learning Consortium that enables the integration of internet-based learning applications with online platforms offered by learning providers.…Knowledge Repositories
A Knowledge Repository is an online database that systematically captures, organizes, and categorizes knowledge-based information.…Request for Information (RFI)
A Request for Information (RFI) is a standard business process used by customers to collect written information regarding the capabilities of various suppliers, which will better inform buying decisions.…Four Levels of Evaluation
The Four Levels of Evaluation, also referred to as the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model, was created by Donald Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. to define the four levels of training evaluation.…
