Learning Technologies and eLearning Development Flashcards

Which eLearning authoring tool standard allows content to be tracked by an LMS across multiple platforms?

Answer: SCORM

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is the industry standard that enables LMS tracking of completion, scores, and time spent.

A learning technologist is selecting a tool for rapid prototyping of branching scenario simulations. Which type of tool is MOST appropriate?

Answer: Rapid eLearning authoring tool (e.g., Articulate Storyline)

Rapid eLearning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline are purpose-built for creating interactive branching scenarios efficiently.

What is the PRIMARY advantage of microlearning over traditional long-form eLearning modules?

Answer: It delivers focused content in short bursts aligned with modern attention spans

Microlearning delivers 3-7 minute focused bursts of content that align with how adults consume information and support just-in-time performance support.

When designing accessible eLearning, which WCAG requirement is MOST often overlooked by developers?

Answer: Providing closed captions and transcripts for audio/video

Closed captions and transcripts are legally and ethically required for learners who are deaf or hard of hearing and are frequently omitted.

An LMS report shows 80% of learners are abandoning an eLearning module at slide 12 of 30. What is the MOST likely cause?

Answer: Slide 12 likely has a design, technical, or engagement issue causing dropout

High abandonment at a specific point signals a friction point — a confusing interaction, broken element, or disengaging content that stops learners from continuing.

xAPI (Tin Can) differs from SCORM primarily in that xAPI:

Answer: Can track learning activities outside the LMS, including simulations and on-the-job performance

xAPI's actor-verb-object data model allows tracking of any learning experience — mobile, game, simulation, informal — not just LMS-hosted content.