WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2018

Understand how your target market prefers to get their information. Do this on your website, blog, and online learning catalog. SEO: Wherever the course is mentioned on your website or blog, make sure that page is optimized for search engines. Problem: Awareness. Did you target the right market segment? Leverage influencers.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Recently, eLearning Industry invited WBT Systems to contribute to the publication of a free eBook which addresses one of the biggest concerns faced by organizations – the complexity and difficulty of Learning Management System implementation. What systems do you need to integrate with? What types?

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WBT Systems

MARCH 20, 2018

When you provide free content like webinars to your target audience, you earn their goodwill and a reputation as a valuable source of information. Make sure you’re providing information that will have an impact. Illustrate this new information with case studies or success stories they can emulate. The hook is the webinar title.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

and international institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations. Join Talented Learning CEO and Lead Analyst, John Leh, and WBT Systems CTO, Linda Bowers, as they explore seven digital badge fundamentals.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? Integrations between Systems become Crucial. We have known the importance of integration between systems for some time here at WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Attendees aren’t likely to retain the information they take in during those few days packed full of sessions. They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. Feature popular conference content on your blog.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 24, 2017

Interestingly, Associations Now , the information resource for association executives from ASAE , has a long-running series of articles called “ Best Benefit Ever “, which highlights what innovative associations are doing from a benefits perspective to attract new members and reward membership renewals.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

Millennial students prefer a less formal learning environment that allows them to interact informally with the professor and fellow students, so incorporate opportunities for collaboration, through social media or online communities. The post Focus on Millennial Learners to Benefit Members of All Ages appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

I don’t know of any better loyalty than ‘They helped me get a job, keep a job, and get a better job’ ” WBT Systems has been working with associations for more than 20 years to deliver successful association education programs through our award-winning learning management system, TopClass.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

This will help you to use your time more efficiently to get all the information you need from both the sessions and the vendors. WBT Systems has been a proud supporter and partner of NiUG International for years. The post Top Technology Strategy Tips for NiUG Discovery appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

MAY 31, 2016

You LMS should allow you to personalize learning for your members, pulling member profile and group information from an integration with your member database to personalize the learner’s training history and available course options, removing from the display any courses that are not relevant to their needs. appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 2, 2016

If you use the map to plan a route, you can use your time at the expo more efficiently to get all the information you need. WBT Systems will be exhibiting our learning solutions for Associations in the Expo Hall at Booth #515 , during the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo 2016. Arrange Appointments to Dig Deeper.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 10, 2017

We’ve got Higher Logic on the mind this week because WBT Systems is a Silver Sponsor of the Higher Logic Super Forum from October 15 to October 17 in Arlington, Virginia. Active learning helps information go from short-term to long-term memory. A learning community helps put that information in context.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The ability to plan and track logistics and participation, gather all the data in one place and run detailed reports, enables your organization to make more informed decisions when planning educational sessions for your association annual conference and other events.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Website and blog analytics. Don’t rely solely on your volunteer leaders for information about market needs. Quizzes during a lesson to help learners recall and apply information. The post How to Build an Online Learning Program with a Limited Budget appeared first on WBT Systems. Clicked links in emails.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 29, 2017

Association members encounter an overwhelming amount of information every day from organizations pushing themselves into the already crowded professional development space. Submit ghostwritten guest posts to and purchase sponsored content (native ads) on other industry websites and blogs. #2 2 – Social Proof from Users: Testimonials.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

This blog notes that “more than 90 percent of educational institutions are offering credentials and digital badges, in part, to serve their millennial students, who favor badging and certificates to traditional degrees”. The post OpenBadges: Increasing Visibility of Association Education appeared first on WBT Systems.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2017

WBT Systems. K-12, vocational and higher education institutions have long relied on learning systems to manage information about students, classes, teachers, and their relationships and class interactions. We immerse ourselves in their blogs , videos, webinars, case studies and white papers. Blue Sky eLearn.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

If you make your living in the lifelong learning business, you don’t want to rely on obsolete information to do your job. In fact, older brains are better at complex problem-solving and information synthesis than younger brains. #5 8 – Highlighting and rereading information won’t get you far. Ditch the highlighter.

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2016

There are a multitude of blogs and articles outlining the benefits of taking free online courses for professional development to advance your career, but do these courses actually deliver the value and opportunity they profess to provide to adult learners? The post Association eLearning vs Free Online Courses appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Most likely the cream of the crop—professional development (PD) staff who knew about the survey because they read the Tagoras blog and/or newsletter—professionals who are themselves lifelong learners. 30% use that data frequently, 36% use data sometimes, and 5% never use data to inform decisions. Who participates in this survey?

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Review the numbers: Website and blog analytics. Talk to employers to make sure the course provides the information their existing and/or future employees need. Put this CTA message or graphic on your blog in the side bar or at the bottom of posts. The post How to Validate an Online Course Idea appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

An online course that merely provides information is no better than any other in today’s competitive lifelong learning market. Students want impact, not information. Tell them what they’ll be able to do after taking the course, not what information the curriculum contains. 2 – Frequently review learning outcomes.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

They’re the thought leaders who share their wisdom and advice on their company blog, host webinars, speak at conferences, or participate in online communities. For example, since they’re program partners, it may make sense to share student contact information. Experiment with new online learning sponsorship opportunities.

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eLearning 24-7

JULY 18, 2019

Over the past three months, we have been reaching out to learning system vendors throughout the world, seeking to find information on the number of female executives at their companies and whether or not they had a leadership development program, and if so, what are the breakdowns? Background. Writing Style. Quick Takeaways.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Dedicating mornings, nights, and weekends to reading books, understanding information, meeting with study groups, and preparing for the exam. WBT Systems will be exhibiting at the ICE Exchange and listening in on conversations about credentialing, but we thought we’d start one first here about motivating certification candidates.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2017

Many of us use this skill already to deal with our saturated and overwhelming information stream. Members need to learn how to develop their own abilities and use tools to filter information, manage distractions, and focus on what’s most important so they can “maximize [their] cognitive functioning.”. 7 – Computational Thinking.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2016

When you need solid advice about learning strategy and technology, which blogs come to mind? If you’ve been ignoring LMS vendor blogs, it’s time to take a closer look. And I’m increasingly impressed by the quality of content in some LMS blogs. The Totara blog is one reason why. Customer Learning.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2017

According to the Forgetting Curve theory, information is forgotten over a period of time if it’s not reinforced. A learner’s brain needs time to internalize information. Repetition and retrieval solidifies the information in the brain’s long-term memory. Repeat information in different contexts.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 12, 2017

Information needs context to really stick in an adult learner’s brain. Educational consultant Jeff Hurt says to “ use context and stories in order for your attendees to move the information from short term memory to long term memory.”. Adults don’t learn by sitting passively absorbing information from talking heads.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

Digital transcripts, resumes, ePortfolios, assessments, and other artifacts of learning allow individuals to present more, richer information during the application process than ever before.” appeared first on WBT Systems. ” ( Shift Happens , Innovate + Educate, December 2016. How Associations Can Lead the Way.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2016

Reflection is an important part of learning, allowing us to process and comprehend new information, taking time to consider it in light of our experience, which helps us to create meaning and knowledge that can be applied to improve performance. 3 Ways to Facilitate Reflective Learning with your LMS. Assessment and Surveys.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

WBT Systems. K-12, vocational and higher education institutions have long relied on special systems to manage information about students, classes, teachers, and their relationships and interactions. We read their blog posts, whitepapers and case studies. Linda Bowers , WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 1, 2017

When information is crammed into 45 minutes or an hour, our brains become overwhelmed. By flipping the session room, you can space out the learning into digestible chunks and encourage attendees to recall information to make sure they retain it. How much do you remember from the last “talking head” session you attended?

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They know what questions to ask during the requirements gathering process to elicit the information needed for a request for proposal (RFP), including questions you’d never think about asking. They become the main point of contact with vendors, for example, answering their questions and following up with them to get additional information.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 16, 2018

If you can’t be part of a formal exercise, get together informally to talk about possible futures. The post How to Think Like a Futurist appeared first on WBT Systems. Do you ever get together with colleagues to imagine different futures for your members, their industry or profession, or your association?

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

What reports and information will you need to evaluate the success of your education program? If you are using a learning management system to deliver your association education programs, you can learn a huge amount from reviewing the LMS analytics and reports. appeared first on WBT Systems.

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