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Metadata tagging
Definition
The practice of attaching structured descriptive terms or identifiers to learning resources, events, competencies, or other entities.
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Consistent tagging supports search, exchange, linking, reporting, and machine processing across systems.
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Sources and evidence
- LeBOK — 7.3.2 Metadata Tagging of Learning Resources (direct)