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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Back again to bring this first in a series of rankings for the top ten learning management systems for 2013. That said, just as a reminder: Here is how these new rankings will work throughout 2013: Debut this month, update in July, final top 25 in Dec. Vendors can move up, down or out of the rankings – after all it is on-going.

SharePoint 95

SharePoint LMS vendor iPad 95

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Whether you want to call them human image characters, avatars or actors, they are going to be the new “hot” in 2013. In 2012 it has been all about collaborative/peer review with authoring products, and it still will be in 2013, but the avatars/actors with/without backgrounds are going to be in “fuego” Where can it go?

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 105

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Compliance Training LMS vendor 105

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

Mobile Learning. LMSs – Finally vendors took notice. Sadly though many still are in the dark on true mobile learning – i.e. not accessing their platform via a mobile web browser. Authoring Tools – With only a small sample of vendors that are SaaS based, pickings are slim.

CD-ROM 85

CD-ROM vendor e-learning vendor Offline 85

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Learning Management Systems. Built-in help desk – It is on the rise and I expect it to continue into 2013. While many vendors pitch mobile learning they seem to be stuck on the idea that people are not interested in online/offline synchronization. Video Learning Platforms. Expect it to continue.

Trends 75

Trends vendor e-learning vendor LMS 75

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

TinCan with online/offline synch. surveys/assessments, e-commerce, transcripts, ad-hoc reporting and the other standards in the industry (90/10). I have been told the new UI will launch in early 2013. TinCan support with mobile learning, however no on/off synch. Unlimited portals. Classroom mgt, event mgt.,

Compliance Training 99

Compliance Training LMS SCORM Offline 99

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Here is how these new rankings will work throughout 2013: Debut this month, update in July, final top 25 in Dec. Vendors can move up, down or out of the rankings – after all it is on-going. Features include adaptive learning, collaboration, scenario builder, SCORM, question pool/assessments and SaaS. Why you may ask?

Authoring 104

Authoring Tools Brainshark PPT 104

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MARCH 7, 2013

2012 – Mobile video consumption rises up to 5.4 2013 - LMSs are not the only learning system in town. The new kids of the block (please no jokes here) are Video Learning Platforms. Offline viewing. E-commerce. APIs – as in their (video learning platform itself) API is open. Ooyala, Nov.

Platform 88

Platform Video vendor Player 88