AICC is an acronym for Aviation Industry CBT Committee. The AICC is an international committee that develops standards for computer-based training for the aviation community. Their standards apply to the development of electronic training courses, including those implemented through an LMS. An LMS that adopts these standards can easily integrate wi [..]

In this kind of learning, the content is stored and can be accessed at any time by content managers or by learners. Learners do not need to be online at the same time in order to access the learning content. Asynchronous learning is one tool of an LMS and allows for flexible use of the course content.

Sometimes called Hybrid Learning. Learning that combines e-learning and in-person teaching or discussion. In a blended learning course, learners complete some parts independently through an e-learning system, and other lessons in a traditional classroom setting.

This acronym can stand for two things: 1) Computer-Based Training or 2) Competency-Based training:

Channel learning happens when organizations share their LMS content with other organizations. One firm, for instance, might find it useful to borrow content from another firm rather than recreate a similar course for their learners. Sharing content between one LMS and another is easy and effective because of the standards in place for LMS content o [..]

An acronym for Computer Learning Content Information Management System. It refers to any SCORM compliant learning content system. It’s a comprehensive name for both LMS and LCMS.

A general name for learning that takes place in a group. In LMS learning, collaborative learning takes place through social learning tools, like a virtual classroom or an application-sharing tool. A group of learners can be assigned a project and work together on it either simultaneously or at different times, using the social learning functionalit [..]

An online database of LMS content. Some learning management systems come with access to a content library, or you can build your own with an LCMS. This content is accessible in individual units or by whole courses. You can load it into your LMS and give your learners access to this content through your course catalog.

The act of producing course content for learners using an LMS. Authoring can involve adapting a course taught in a traditional classroom, or producing new content specifically for the LMS.

The manager of the LMS uploads courses to the system, which are centralized in a course catalog. Learners can access it to register for courses.