CTM Technology & E-Learning Solutions Flashcards

What does SCORM stand for in e-learning standards?

Answer: Sharable Content Object Reference Model

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is a set of technical standards ensuring compatibility between e-learning content and LMS platforms.

Which e-learning delivery format allows learners to complete training at their own pace without real-time interaction?

Answer: Asynchronous learning

Asynchronous learning allows participants to access and complete training materials on their own schedule without live, real-time interaction.

What is the primary advantage of using microlearning in a corporate training program?

Answer: It delivers focused content in short bursts that improve retention

Microlearning delivers brief, targeted content modules that align with how the brain processes information, improving knowledge retention.

Which accessibility standard should e-learning content comply with in the United States?

Answer: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies and their contractors to make electronic content accessible to people with disabilities.

What is a key benefit of using video-based training in e-learning programs?

Answer: It can demonstrate complex processes visually and increase engagement

Video-based training engages multiple senses, can show processes in action, and tends to increase learner engagement compared to text-only content.

In e-learning, what does xAPI (Tin Can API) allow that SCORM does not?

Answer: Tracking learning experiences outside the LMS including mobile and offline learning

xAPI (Experience API) enables tracking of learning activities beyond the LMS, including mobile apps, simulations, games, and offline experiences.