eLearning 24-7

APRIL 22, 2021

They continue to muddle up the learning system space. Not by their choice mind you, rather by the total amount of confusion among potential buyers, prospects, businesses, etc. For example, GO1 has provided five courses/content in the past for free for some vendors. Today, it is the format most vendors follow, including LXPs.

Metrics 124

Metrics Cornerstone vendor Association LMS 124

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 29, 2020

From a vendor perspective there was a huge impact, but what was odd, is that some vendors still are living in the past, as though, this is a minor blip, and in 2021, everything will go back as it was – corporate wise that is. Sorry to disappoint – but it won’t. . that needed a system. I know it seems odd.

Compliance Training 117

Compliance Training vendor Trivantis Association LMS 117

Tony Karrer

JULY 12, 2006

Simultaneously, companies like Google and Yahoo have announced their intention to compete against Microsoft Exchange by offering a version of their consumer email services repurposed for business. Gmail for Domains ([link] ) and Yahoo Business Email ( [link] ) are serious competitors to the traditional email server franchise.

Web 100

Web Mash-up Mashups Business 100

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

I’ve heard it from vendors. Many consumers, I surmise are doing it already without even realizing it, and even some vendors are too. Preferably on/off synch, but as I mentioned in my LinkedIn mini-post, most learning system vendors still are not on/off synch with said mobile app. An app is often listed as a mobile app.

Authoring Tools 105

Authoring Tools Trends vendor SkillSoft 105

Tony Karrer

MAY 14, 2007

Posts on topics related to Corporate Training: April Big Question - Content Vendor Value Hot Topics in Training - A Crude (but mildly interesting) Analysis Open Source Business Model for Corporate Training Will Blogs, Wikis, RSS, Mashups be Used in Corporate Training ? Blog Topics vs. Hot Topics in Training - The Disconnect

Wiki 100

Wiki Mashups RSS Open Source 100

Tony Karrer

JANUARY 18, 2010

One of the common reasons I hear from knowledge workers inside large organizations for not following the suggestions I provide is that the organization itself puts up barriers to working this way. Lots of managers will choose to look the other way. What it’s really talking about is convergence. I know this doesn’t make sense.

Predictions 200

Predictions Diversity Training SharePoint Authoring Tools 200

Xyleme

MAY 30, 2012

With the ability to easily create learning applications that seamlessly mash-up the best content, and with the tools available, it is no wonder that some innovative vendors have already seized on this new opportunity. There are adoptions, and districts are standing up systems that enable individualized learning solutions.

IM 63

IM IMS Conference Mash-up 63

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Vendors were saying, lets “wait on those&# or “our customers are not requesting them, so we are holding off&#. Apparently, the potential customers and even clients are speaking and those vendors are listening. Not just a few vendors, the industry as a whole. That smartphones were the answer to mobile learning.

vendor 69

vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

If that is the case, then why has the e-learning market failed to grasp the concept of real social exchange based upon job role or new employees by connecting them with fellow folks tied to those areas, but at different companies or businesses? From the academia/education standpoint, this form of social exchange is already in play.

Mashups 73

Mashups Association LMS Association Learning Management System Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 28, 2011

What I like about conferences is the ability to see the latest products and hear the pitches from the vendors. Yet, for all that do it, their are equal number of vendors who do not. Vendors who hand you a product (trial) and their business card or they just have their items in a bowl and you grab one. TK 11 Products.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 65

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Productivity Product Authoring Tools 65

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2011

Revenues across the board are up, profit margins are healthy and competition is on-going (always a good thing). Some common traits include: Broadway Effect: Front end looks too busy, end users cannot figure out what to click, where to go, what to avoid – lots of information, flashiness, overload of the senses. The Negatives.

Association Learning Management System 78

Association Learning Management System Market LMS Association LMS 78

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The data shows that what many vendors assume end users want is far from accurate. Too many vendors are focusing on talent/performance management as the next feature/component in their systems. On the total number of employees, over 44% were from businesses 500 or less employees. rather then going through the LMS vendor.

Association Learning Management System 77

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Blended Learning 77

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The spin is that you can accrue points by reading an article, taking a course, leaving comments, ranking content, completing an assessment and so on – varies among vendors. For some reason a lot of vendors, erroreously assume that modules is widely used – it isn’t. Then a wrap-up review of WOLC, the following week.

Compliance Training 88

Compliance Training Association Learning Management System CD-ROM Association LMS 88

eLearning 24-7

MAY 13, 2014

hey it is a Mashup of Emotions! Although after talking to several vendors, irritation seemed to be a part of their response to me. Estimate 55% e-learning related content, including e-learning vendors and ILT vendors who added a “virtual training” component as part of their offerings. Quick Notes.

Authoring Tools 69

Authoring Tools Conference ASTD Blended Learning 69

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. In a market this size, and with so many vendors overly focused on the U.S. and not necessarily worldwide (which should be the case), there is bound to be those vendors who are seeking new opportunities. It was a myth.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 13, 2011

Several vendors have left the space, a few have entered. Vendors are hearing us and are making changes. Added Demo Column (Y/N) – If the vendor enables you to view a demo of their product without having to register or provide any information upfront, it is identified as “Yes&#. Fear Factor: Vendor Pricing.

News 65

News LMS vendor Brandon Hall 65

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Sure, other vendors will say you can do that too, but you have to open each object file to get it. Mashups, Google charts. Many vendors hyping PowerPoint to Flash angle as key feature. 57% offer a trial at various length, this is significantly higher than any other e-learning tool with over 40 vendors in the market.

Authoring 66

Authoring Innovation Social Networks Tools 66

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Virtual classrooms and smart-boards are used in a more student-centered way (not putting all the attention to one person up-front=bad). open up exciting opportunities for people to access relevant information where and when they require it. Here's what came up. Tony Bates - eLearning Outlook for 2011 1.

Predictions 198

Predictions Diversity Training Compliance Training Authoring Tools 198

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2011

What has been applying is the term mobile learning and how it it pitched to consumers in the e-learning sector, especially with LMS/LCMS/Learning platform vendors. It shows up in your browser. As I often say to folks, what is the point of having an app, if all it does is open up my browser. Accepts APIs and Mashups.

LMS 75

LMS Open Source CertPoint vendor 75

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Please remember for TM or as some vendors like to pitch as “performance management or knowledge management&# , the modules are extra and are not part of the system (at least for now). Made specifically for business. When a vendor I am reviewing or identifying is a client of mine, it will always be noted, as such.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 8, 2014

If you are seeking a system that is a mash-up of useful business tools with a strong LMS, than this is a system to examine. Their ideal market honestly is education, but they as many other VLPs have realized that corporate is a delicacy that cannot be passed up. Well, that’s good because I just made it up.

LMS 86

LMS Learning Management System System Management 86

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 3, 2008

I put up a couple of screencasts that show how to use LinkedIn for Finding Expertise and Searching for Expertise - LinkedIn Answers. This lines up with what I predicted in 2008. And while Harbinger has provided some interesting tools that are essentially mash-ups for authoring, not sure I've seen much adoption.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Social Networks Long Tail eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 9, 2009

In fact, my 12 eLearning Predictions for 2009 , was most popular post for 2009 (see 2009 Top Posts and Topics ) and it came up pretty high in the recent Top 125 eLearning Posts of 2009. But the reality was more than that as I explored in posts like Business of Learning and Models for Learning Questions. Articulate has a great tool set.

Predictions 183

Predictions Virtual Classroom Wiki eLearning 2.0 183

Learnnovators

AUGUST 2, 2021

As learning designers, it’s impossible to learn, know, and keep up with all the advancements and innovations in our industry, but I do think it is important to be aware of the ever-changing landscape. What other technologies do you envisage to power up such interactive videos to make them more powerful and natural?

Authoring Tools 352

Authoring Tools Compliance Training Instructional Design xapi 352

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 6, 2010

Plateau LMS is a Talent Management System, made up of four modules. After logging into the system a pop up window appears with four option, under the title “How to Get the Most out of the Plateau TMS. You can click a check box, if you do not want the pop-up to appear the next time you log into the system. Plateau Learning.

Plateau 64

Plateau System Productivity Product 64

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 12, 2011

Profile – Where you add information about yourself, including email address, current employment, title, short bio, current business address, employment history, education – with breakouts for institution, type (whether it was a college, university.), Extensive API and Mashup directors for you to pick and choose from.

Saba 69

Saba Social Networks Social Productivity 69

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 27, 2011

I mean ever&# , from a senior executive at a mid to large size vendor that has been in the market for several years. Across the board, a large number of vendors (from small to large) saw increases in their quarter numbers. Especially, when vendors released their 2010 final numbers and saw big increases from the previous year.

Trends 75

Trends vendor Association Learning Management System LMS 75

Academy of Mine

APRIL 16, 2014

In some cases those features can end up costing a lot (sometimes even more than proprietary options). Which means in many cases you’ll be hiring designers and coders to help you tweak the code to bring it up to your own visual standards. So businesses come in to help innovate, add value and carve out their own niches.

Open Source 40

Open Source LMS Learning Management System Open 40

Xyleme

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Leading social media vendors like Jive Software are integrating with the top ECM platforms to provide unified search, workflow, and storage of enterprise and social content, proving a cohesive environment where formal content is supported by an ecosystem of users that contribute expertise and relevant information. We are seeing this today.

Social Networks 84

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 84

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

This is where business finds the value, which is why marketing is where the dollars go. Someone in comments wrote “sounds like a business strategy meeting!&# We’re not talking about “dressing up&# content to fake that it’s engaging. Mash this up with the chat and you practically have the whole session.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Sexual Harassment Training Market Games 100

Mark Oehlert

APRIL 16, 2007

e-Clippings (Learning As Art) Home Archives Subscribe About My Social Networks « e-Learning Guild Gathering Follow Up Post | Main | Post Conference Clean Up.Social Change, Web 2.0 Dont get hung up looking at the 3D virtual world - thats icing - look at what kind of social networking and workflow process support tools are built into it.

NexLearn 32

NexLearn Social Bookmarking Social Networks eLearning Guild 32

Adobe Captivate

APRIL 9, 2009

I will also stick my neck out and suggest that the current economic downturn will drive a trend of measuring learning effectiveness through business metrics (sales, churn, defect rates, opex etc.) GenY have grown up with rich-media and have a significant difference in attitude from the Gen X. and not simply through LMS scorecards.

Pattern 53

Pattern Mashups Mash-up Blended Learning 53

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

People are still warming back up to travel and in-person conferences. There wasn’t a traditional Expo with booth after booth of vendors. if you can't come up with a reason, you won't remember) O = Observation. What are we curious about (the business, the learning team, the learner) What do evaluation frameworks suggest to us?

Summary 215

Summary Conference Knowledge Virtual Classroom 215