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Why Digital Badges are the Future of Association Education

WBT Systems

Whilst numerous studies have looked to the intrinsic motivational and social value provided by badges, it is as a means for continuous professional development that badges provide most benefit to members. Export for display in other platforms and social media. Reflect the effort and prestige taken to earn it.

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The 3 C’s of Social Learning for Associations

WBT Systems

Like many individuals and organizations in modern society, associations maintain social media profiles for sharing content of interest to their members. Many people assume that social learning emerged with the development of social media, but this is not the case.

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Unlock Your eLearning Differentiator & Iconic Advantage

WBT Systems

Think of all the organizations that now offer professional development to your members—how many of them existed even ten years ago? Help students develop lasting relationships within a learning community ? Transform lives by helping students develop new habits ? Help students develop the skills they’ll need in the future ?

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Focus on Millennial Learners to Benefit Members of All Ages

WBT Systems

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. How can you ensure your education program provides benefits to members of all ages? Request Demo.

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Association Learning Blogs: Most Popular of 2016

WBT Systems

Apart from our roundup of the predicted 2016 Trends for Association Learning Technology , which is our all-time most popular blog post, the association learning blogs listed below have generated the most interest and conversation on our social media networks: 4 Ways Education Programs Increase Value for Association Members.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. Regardless, success depends on tying more “agile” education and development opportunities to desirable competencies as they evolve. It’s different now. Badging Platform: Credly.

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Keeping Up - April's Big Question

eLearning Cyclops

Tagged either under Development Tools or Cloud. It is tough to stay on top of all the great stuff being offered out there, but the blogs and social media certainly help. When I do find interesting tools I will keep track of them using my Delicious account.