eLearning 24-7

JUNE 22, 2010

Topyx LMS by Interactyx – Now supports the Ipad tablet and will enable you to create HTML5 courses via their content authoring tool and fully SCORM certified – This part is coming this summer. What LMS and LCMS vendors support APIs and why this should be the first question you ask any prospective vendor.

Social Networks 40

Social Networks News LCMS Mzinga 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 21, 2010

Ahh the LMS/LCMS world where everything is a wonderful world of pear trees, green grass, sunny days and where there are no myths, no falsehoods, just internal bliss – awaiting the customer. The Big Dog Learning Management Systems are the best in the market – FALSE. Let’s Play True or False. and theirs can’t.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS LCMS 40

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

The LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal market continues to be strong. In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. Folding up shop and switching to a new market: Talent/Performance Management, new product lines not tied to e-learning, services. It was a myth.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

An API (Application Program Interface) enables an interface from a piece of software to communicate with another piece of software (in its simplest form) or multiple pieces of software (called a mashup). However there are vendors who sell their API solution wrapped in a piece of software. Open Architecture.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

List includes Lite LMSs – which is a new trend and LMS vendors who enable you only to upload their course content i.e. content created in their products into their system. They do not allow you to use any other 3rd party rapid content authoring tool vendor. LCMS – dead. E-Learning 24/7.

Learning Portal 63

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 63

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2011

They involved talent management, “hello and goodbye” with vendors, social learning, upswing in mobile learning, new feature sets in the authoring tool space, flat lining in web conferencing and standalone platforms. LMSs/LCMS/CMS/learning platforms in commercial and open space continued their presence.

Blended Learning 94

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Augmented Reality vendor 94

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

LMS/LCMS/CMS Vendors. When a Course Authoring Tool Built-In is not a Free Built-In. I have seen this with a couple of vendors and thought to myself, are they kidding me? You receive 30 days free to use the course authoring tool – again it is built into the system. Confusion to End Users.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 69

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Association LMS Association Learning Management System Market 69

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Do you have a LMS/LCMS/Learning Platform. One important data point here – the term “LCMS” is on its deathbed. Back in the early 2000′s, LMSs often had content mgt features built within their system, but called themselves learning management systems. Synch with accounting software ala Quicken, etc.

Association Learning Management System 77

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Blended Learning 77

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 5, 2010

LMS/LCMS vendors are notorious for offering the amazing “module&# in their marketing and advertising pitches – whether it is on their web site, at trade shows, white papers, e-mail marketing, whatever. A module – is an add-on to your LMS/LCMS. If you want to purchase it, the vendor simply turns it on.

Module 40

Module Association LMS Association Learning Management System LCMS 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2010

A novice could learn it and do some things quicker than Dreamweaver. Kompozer – Very easy authoring tool, WYSIWYG approach; tabbed editing, template support, plug-in capabilities, oh did I mention it was simple? Next Week: LMS/LCMS – If you build it, they will come. E-Learning 24/7.

Dreamweaver 40

Dreamweaver Mac e-learning vendor HTML 40

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 1, 2012

Standalone Quiz/Assessment Tools. I love Questionmark, its a wonderful product and it can use a “connector” to integrate into your learning platform or system. However, times are continuing to change in regards to the overall standalone quiz/assessment tools market. The same can be said for survey tools.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools News Association Learning Management System LMS 71

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

For each of these items in e-learning. Authoring Tools. 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? E-Learning in General.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 105

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Compliance Training LMS vendor 105

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2010

As social learning continues to grow, LMS/LCMS vendors are taking various approaches. While some view themselves as “social learning&# savvy, incorporating various components, others seem to see themselves as just sitting on the sidelines. Time for these vendors to wake up, or see your audience share disappear.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 12, 2011

Authoring tools whose interface either looks like to was written in 1997 (thus outdated) or is so confusing, that the premise of rapid, just is not possible. Quiz assessment tools and systems, that assume everyone wants to do T/F and M/C or Short Answer and T/F only. Learning Management Systems, LCMS, Learning Portals.

Authoring Tools 68

Authoring Tools vendor NexLearn Authorware 68

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

LMS Vendors. I must admit I am still in a daze on some shocking data, I saw in the last few weeks (on a side note: the new and updated version of my LMS/LCMS directory will be available for download this upcoming Tuesday). 30% vendors offer at least one type of social media – from my latest LMS directory. E-Learning 24/7.

vendor 66

vendor LMS Skype Social Media 66

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Can you prove when and how your e-Learning content has changed? Certainly with the rise of rapid e-Learning tools and the increase in SME-published content well start to see an increase in the frequency of updates to e-Learning material. I suppose most LMS/LCMS keep track of versions on some levels.

Version 100

Version Content Second Life Rapid eLearning 100

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

LMS/LCMS/CMS Vendors. When a Course Authoring Tool Built-In is not a Free Built-In. I have seen this with a couple of vendors and thought to myself, are they kidding me? You receive 30 days free to use the course authoring tool – again it is built into the system. Confusion to End Users.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Association LMS Association Learning Management System Market 40

eLearning Learning Posts

MAY 3, 2010

The road ahead : I am presently developing detailed role descriptions, community guidelines, role assessment tools, and the identification of appropriate learning products and offerings. Should they be coupled with your LMS or other learning-specific tools? tools into their practices. Budgeting for Learning 2.0:

Google Buzz 85

Google Buzz iPad Blended Learning Google 85

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 19, 2010

As the evolution of e-learning continues, the rapid content authoring tools (RCAT) market follows suit. This is a growing market with new vendors showing up, but at the same time, others disappearing. It was difficult to say the least and learning it wasn’t much easier. Adobe Captivate. Rapid Intake.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 71

eLearning 24-7

JULY 3, 2010

Because it offers the capability to start out using it either as the robust social learning product and ignore the LMS part (inc. Software simulation tool (Firefly) and Mzinga Publisher are extra, i.e. there is an additional cost – it is not automatically included in the OmniSocial product. E-Learning 24/7.

Mzinga 53

Mzinga Productivity Product Portal 53

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 6, 2010

Reporting Tool. The reporting tool comes with the system. The tool is sort of a standalone that goes back into the system. Oh, extract the data (aka DB extracts) from the Reporting Designer tool into your own db and then select what you need and output the reports that way. Content Authoring Tool.

Plateau 64

Plateau System Productivity Product 64

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

List includes Lite LMSs – which is a new trend and LMS vendors who enable you only to upload their course content i.e. content created in their products into their system. They do not allow you to use any other 3rd party rapid content authoring tool vendor. LCMS – dead. This is continuing. Javascript.

Learning Portal 40

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 40

eLearning 24-7

JULY 23, 2010

Offers Lectora (rapid content authoring tool) as a separate option which can integrate with GeoMaestro. Social Learning add on module – Not a lot for what you get at an additional cost. It is truly amazing on how vendors seem to think lots of stuff on the page, is the way to go and navigation is just a requirement.

GeoMaestro 58

GeoMaestro GeoLearning Productivity Product 58

eLearning 24-7

JULY 9, 2012

A: Virtually every LMS vendor out there in the marketplace provides these features. The ones who may not are those who identify themselves as “Training mgt systems and alike” – because they are really focused on the course authoring tool and are not a LMS in the true sense of the word. Authoring Tools.

LMS 72

LMS vendor Cornerstone OnDemand Virtual Classroom 72

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 7, 2010

You can easily move it into the other LMS, by simply re-packaging it with its wrapper - via your rapid e-learning tool solution. If you are unsure on how to do the above, contact your new vendor and explain to them that you need assistance on this, they will provide someone to you – via the phone of course, to help you.

LMS 40

LMS Compliance Training vendor Scanning 40

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 5, 2011

When it comes to the e-learning market, specifically the LMS space (and you can toss in LCMS, CMS, Learning Portals as well), there are a lot of traps that customers fall into and can’t get out. Integration with 3rd party tools – “Yeah, typically we haven’t had a problem. Nothing more.

Case Study 61

Case Study Custom vendor SkillSoft 61

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 18, 2011

Because if you are using a content authoring tool that is SCORM 2004, then you must find a system that is at least 2004. Your tool will not work with a 1.2. Unless you purchased a tool that is only AICC compliant, which in that case, time to ditch it and get another one. . Content Authoring Tool.

vendor 68

vendor LMS AICC Compliance Training 68

eLearning 24-7

JULY 6, 2011

Course Authoring Tool . If yes, and you are using mobile learning – specifically the iPad, wouldn’t you want to know what – if any – timetable the vendor has for the ability to output the course in HTML5? Do you want ad-hoc reports? Do you want one that is built in?

Association LMS 68

Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS RFP 68

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 23, 2013

LMS – Learning Management System – most commonly sought out by folks. LCMS – Learning Content Management System – going the way of the dodo bird. M-Learning- Mobile Learning. RCAT – Rapid Content Authoring Tool. This is a product where you build e-learning courses.

LMS 77

LMS vendor RFP Consulting 77

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 25, 2010

E-Learning and all forms within are normally taken via your desktop computer and either hitting your company’s server with your browser or going to a hosted LMS vendor’s solution. Rapid e-learning authoring tools will have to adapt or die – with “Cloud&# capability – it only makes sense.

Compliance Training 70

Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion iPad LCMS 70

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2011

Accepts any courses built in any content authoring tools that are SCORM & AICC compliant – so you can upload and sell your courses that you built in Articulate, Captivate, even open source authoring tools (but they must be standards compliant). Something like my 3rd party content authoring tool.

Blended Learning 73

Blended Learning Innovation Productivity Product 73

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2022

Originally there were three types of systems – LMS, LCMS, CMS to a degree. LCMS and LMS were the kings. When e-Learning first launched, and for a long time thereafter, it was the key umbrella term, and under it were LMS, LCMS, authoring tools, and so forth.

Learning System 79

Learning System System Guide Blended Learning 79

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 27, 2011

Many vendors who screamed the favorite line of e-learning, “our customers aren’t asking for it, so that is why we are not implementing it&# , have surprisingly changed their minds. Growth in number of new vendors coming into the space. So for every vendor that leaves the market, another one is coming in.

Trends 75

Trends vendor Association Learning Management System LMS 75