Decentralised Learning xAPI: Unlocking the Future with TLA

What if we stopped thinking about learning as something that happens inside a system and instead focused on learning that happens because of a connected ecosystem? In this article, Julian Davis explores how xAPI and the Total Learning Architecture are unlocking a decentralised future for learning, ahead of his presentation at the ILP Learning Impact Summit
With xAPI, do I still need a Learning Management System?
Have you ever asked yourself if you need to have an LMS now that xAPI is out there?
xAPICohort – A Review on developing GeoLocation in xAPI
The Fall 2020 xAPICohort has now come to an end and I wanted to share my experience, what I learnt and how the xAPICohort can help you gain a better understanding of xAPI. I was part of the xAPI Team Downunder. We were the first dedicated team from Australia which meant we could participate in […]
Capture Latitude and Longitude with xAPI (GeoLocation) and save to Learning Record Store [Part 2]
This article is Part in a series of how to use latitude and longitude (geolocation) in xAPI. If you have not yet viewed the introduction, please head on over to Capture Latitude and Longitude with xAPI (GeoLocation) and save to Learning Record Store. Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Building the Framework Part 3 […]
LMS vs LXP – what’s the difference?
This is a question that was starting to play on my mind a little. I’ve not had a lot, in fact, I’ve not had any exposure to an LXP – or Learning Experience Platform. My career has been focused on LMS – Learning Management System. Like everyone else, I dived into my favorite browser…I mean […]
How to capture xAPI statements from a Video
Recently along with Peter Hawkins of the Australian xAPI User Group, I presented at a Local event for the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) QLD/NT Council on an introduction to xAPI and a real time demo of how xAPI can be used with a Video. The concept was to show, in almost real […]
Adapting And Iterating Learning In An xAPI World
By using xAPI to gather data from other sources, you’re equipped to provide relevant suggestions. This is where adaptive learning and microlearning come into the picture, but these topics are for another article.
How Augmented Reality will change industry
I recently came across this article that talks about how Augmented Reality (AR) is making it’s way into the consumer world. I have to agree with what the author, Peter H. Diamandis , MD says in the article that the technology is now permeating the consumer products space. As I start to dive deeper into […]
Explaining with buckets – an unusual analogy in adult learning
An unusual title I know, but I wanted to share a technique I’ve been using for many years with adult learners when needing to describe something. I’ve found that you can describe a lot using a simple bucket analogy. It all started when I was facilitating the Diploma of Web Development at TAFE and in […]
Open Course: Introduction to Experience API (xAPI)
The final part of the Edx course on MicroMasters Instructional Design and Technology was to develop a course. If you’ve been following, you would’ve seen a few articles on Experience API (xAPI). My final capstone project was to develop a course that could be run over a 2-3 week period. In true sharing fashion, the […]