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Learning Management Systems and You

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People always want to know how their association could benefit from a Learning Management System (LMS). Find yourself a good LMS. Cue the 1950’s film strip… “Learning Management Systems and You!”. An LMS is a system for managing learning. Never fear!

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

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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? Are they similar?

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The Content or the LMS? Which Comes First?

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Without content the LMS is an empty cookie jar. Before EITHER the content or LMS is considered, it is important to step back and think: Who am I providing this content for and why do they need it? If you cannot answer either of those questions, then neither content NOR an LMS will help you provide successful educational material.

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Four Wishes for LMS Buyers

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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

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SCORM, LMS, AMS, LCMS, API, JITT, what does it all mean?! eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer. If you’d like to learn more, check out this article from eLearning Industry.

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Getting Started with Online Member Education

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Way back when I was just a marketing minion working in development at a nonprofit, I used to attend workshops and classes that would help me learn more about my industry. Will I need an LMS? Try different scenarios and see if online learning is right for your association. I Want to Offer Online Learning.

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eLearning Trends for 2015: Here to Stay or Go Away?

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Trends in eLearning come and go, but a good LMS is forever. With augmented learning this scenario could become reality. Like gamification, this concept is exciting, but will be seen as impractical by training and development departments. Ok maybe not forever, but a provider can dream. Will they last or fade away? Cloud Based.