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What’s the Difference Between an LMS and an LCMS? Hint: It’s Not Just the Letter “C”

Association eLearning

For example, you’ve likely seen Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) discussed on various websites and company pages. Oh sure, the LMS will manage your learners, but will it help you create content?”. What’s an LMS? An LMS manages people’s interactions with learning content.

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Four Wishes for LMS Buyers

Association eLearning

Every week, like clockwork, I get a call from someone who wants me to recommend an LMS for their association or small business. If an eLearning Genie would come out of a bottle and grant me four wishes for my LMS buyers, here is what I’d request. Wish #1: LMS Buyers understand what they are buying.

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

If you’re new to eLearning or online training, it can seem like you’re wading through alphabet soup with all the various anagrams and terminology used in this industry. SCORM, LMS, AMS, LCMS, API, JITT, what does it all mean?! Courses in an LMS usually fall into this category.

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Learning Management Systems and You

Association eLearning

People always want to know how their association could benefit from a Learning Management System (LMS). How are you supposed to compile all of your association’s training material in one, easy-to-access place, and still finish everything else that’s on your plate? Find yourself a good LMS. Your boss calls to you.

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Don’t Wait, Act Now: An LCMS Is Non-Negotiable

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Don't Wait, Act Now: An LCMS Is Non-Negotiable October 12, 2023 Budget season can bring its fair share of challenges for organizations, especially when it comes to allocating funds for Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives. However, in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, investing in L&D is more critical than ever.

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7 Things About eLearning Your CEO/Executive Director Wants to Know

Association eLearning

As an Education Director, you see the writing on the wall, and have decided that eLearning is the answer your association’s needs. If you’re part of a corporation, maybe you’ve decided that training and employee development would be more efficient if it were all online. Will we need an LMS? Seems simple enough.

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History of the LMS

eLearning 24-7

To understand the history of the LMS, there are five items that drove it. CBT (Computer-Based Training). ILT (Instructor Led Training – Workplace, even EdTech – K-12 and Higher Education). WBT (Web-Based Training). The LMS The player for online learning and WBT? People – Learners and Students.