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History of the LMS

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CBT Prior to online learning known then as WBT, and then the latter term of e-learning (vendors today, use it to refer to content that is online), there was CBT. CBT was the “new” and exciting way to learn. ISP (Internet Service Providers) fees were high. WBT (Web-Based Training). Blackboard.

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Reader’s Mailbag – You Ask, I Answer

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There are vendors who refer to their system as a learning platform, or anti-LMS or not an LMS, but have the standard features of one. If someone spins they are a micro-learning platform, they slide under here. For the record, every system out there can do micro-learning, and have been able to, since 2000.

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The 5 most common LMS complaints from end users

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For example, I recall a few folks telling me that their system didn’t work with Windows 2000 (yep, they had it on their computers and it was a large size public company). I remember asking them if they asked the vendor if it worked with Windows 2000 – guess what? It requires the LMS vendor to fix what is not working.

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SAAS LMSs and Vendor Client Lists Questions

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The true premise of online learning is 24/7, anywhere access – via an internet connection and browser - assuming you are not using or enabling end users to have VPN, how can you truly state you are providing e-learning; since your employees cannot access from home – YOU CAN’T. E-Learning 24/7.

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When your LMS BFF is no longer

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I mean you may look at their web site (vendor) or you may not. I still see 20-30 even 40 page RFPs that are sent to vendors. Overwhelmingly we provide some sort of training or learning to our employees or our customers. . Did the insurance company’s lead tell the vendor what they were using? Here is how.

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SAAS (Hosted) LMS and Vendor Questions

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The true premise of online learning is 24/7, anywhere access – via an internet connection and browser - assuming you are not using or enabling end users to have VPN, how can you truly state you are providing e-learning; since your employees cannot access from home – YOU CAN’T. E-Learning 24/7.

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State of the LMS 2012

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Provided a strong cluster sample, representing folks across the globe, not just the U.S. Back in the early 2000′s, LMSs often had content mgt features built within their system, but called themselves learning management systems. rather then going through the LMS vendor. Lasted for one month. on this topic).