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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 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. The LMS The player for online learning and WBT? CBT (Computer-Based Training). Blackboard.

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The LMS – Let’s Set The Record Straight

eLearning 24-7

The premise that an LXP, for example, does so much more than an LMS is 100% untrue. The vast majority of LXPs today are within a learning platform, or an LMS or as an add-on option to either of those offerings. Docebo, an LMS, scores around 62%. Thrive, a former legit LXP, is now an LMS. Yet here we are. Both are LMSs.

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The Broken Dream – LXP

eLearning 24-7

It was clear that not even LXP vendors (as a whole) knew – which explained why they targeted L&D, ignoring the other monster in the room, training. On top of all that, the LXP vendors (as a whole) pushed a false pretense that the LXP was vastly different than say an LMS. Was it though really so different? The problem?

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Presidential Politics, LMSs – The Cycle

eLearning 24-7

I note this because in the LMS and its subsets field, the same type of repeat, wash and repeat cycle exists. Cycle A – LMS Polling data. Some quick data wise from my Top 50 2016 LMS Report. Cycle B- LMS Transparency. I have several gripes when it comes to the LMS and its subset space. Yeah, I’d say so.

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Latest E-Learning Insight and News

eLearning 24-7

There is a growing list of vendors, including small/mid size that are adding talent management components that match the Big Dog systems. A couple of vendors have added HRIS modules. It is interesting to note, that many of the vendors are targeting the SMB space, especially the small size (less than 500 employees) market.

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One Step Behind

eLearning 24-7

A LMS that came with a e-commerce, a chat room, discussion boards, front end look that did not appear to a be a LMS, library, bookstore (capability), art gallery (I used it for sponsorship purposes). The vendor? GeoLearning. Yet it was a LMS, and had all the capabilities of a LMS. Flashback. What happened?

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LMSs that kick ass: Mzinga

Janet Clarey

That means it’s time to feature another LMS that kicks ass! Q: What social media tools is Mzinga incorporating into their LMS? The social media available within the Mzinga LMS includes blogs, discussions, rating, comments, and social profiles. Q: What drove your decision to incorporate social media tools into your LMS?

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