The document discusses xAPI as a standard for data exchange in learning experiences, emphasizing its long-term benefits such as data reusability and future-proofing. It highlights various applications of xAPI, including data storage, personalizing learning experiences, and tracking training progress on the job. The document also encourages the adoption of xAPI over alternative solutions for cost-effectiveness and standardization in the industry.

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xAPI in Action
Ben Betts
CEO, HT2
@bbetts

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What is xAPI?
A standard way of talking
about our experiences,
using data

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Why bother?
Standardisation is a short-term pain, long-term gain.
It will answer a lot of ‘How can I…’ type questions:
• Re-use data in multiple applications?
• Ensure the data I collect today is useful tomorrow?
• Avoid getting locked into a solution?
• Be sure I can extract my data?
• Cut costs, future-proof

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xAPI and Activity Streams
Statement API is based on a number of popular standards:
Ben presented xAPI in Action

5. www.ht2.co.uk
xAPI and Activity Streams
Statement API is based on a number of popular standards:
Ben presented xAPI in Action

6. www.ht2.co.uk
xAPI and Activity Streams
Statement API is based on a number of popular standards:
Ben presented xAPI in Action

7. www.ht2.co.uk
xAPI and Activity Streams
Statement API is based on a number of popular standards:
Ben presented xAPI in Action

8. www.ht2.co.uk
xAPI and Activity Streams
Statement API is based on a number of popular standards:
Ben presented xAPI in Action
At: Learning Technologies 2015
Using: PowerPoint
Feedback: ‘Worst Presenter, Ever’

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11. Gartner Hype Cycle, taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hype_cycle
What are people doing with xAPI?

12. Software free at www.learninglocker.net
Storing Data in an LRS
A standard compliant
way of storing data from
xAPI Activity Providers.
Just as important as
getting data in, is
getting data out…

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18. City & Guilds TechBac – visit TechBac.com

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21. RISC Inc. 2014. Visit www.risc.com for more information
PDF annotation in the cloud

22. RISC Inc. 2014. Visit www.risc.com for more information
PDF annotation
Create notes on one
device, retrieve them on
another.
Semantic analysis of notes
Which documents are
most useful?

23. REAPER
Enhance and automate
feedback given to soldier's
on the shooting range.
REAPER by Riptide Elements. Visit riptidelearning.com for more

24. REAPER
Data used by soldiers,
trainers, researchers and
operations
REAPER by Riptide Elements. Visit riptidelearning.com for more

25. REAPER by Riptide Elements. Visit riptidelearning.com for more
REAPER
Extract data to CSV for
detailed analysis in
preferred software
packages

26. RFED at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Using mobile technology
and xAPI to personalise
the learning experience
in a museum.
RFED by Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum & TorranceLearning – www.torrancelearning.com

27. World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
Training customer service
agents by tracking them
‘on the job’…

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Can I do all this without xAPI?
Probably
But you’ll be re-inventing the wheel each time you do.
Re-usable, standardised parts are what allow industries to
grow.
You will probably be faced with a choice of doing it xAPI
or doing it cheap. Ironically, xAPI will probably be cheaper
in the long run.

29. Want more?
Come see HT2 on Stand 125
Come along to the LT Fringe event,
6pm – 7pm tonight!
Visit www.ht2.co.uk
With thanks
City & Guilds
RISC
Riptide
Blizzard Entertainment
TorranceLearning