eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Surprises in E-Learning One of the biggest surprises, is that so many folks are unaware that e-learning was an umbrella term, as I noted in the History of the LMS post. Vendors use it to refer to online courses/content. On top of that, they misspell it – the term is e-learning. Another surprise.

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vendor Association Learning Management System Mentoring Slides 72

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 11, 2013

When you think of a learning management system you immediately focus on the features, ease of use (ideally) and more importantly how it ties directly to what you want to do in the short and long term as related to learning or learning/performance management. But what if it was more than that. One stop shop.

LMS 78

LMS Blended Learning vendor Learning Management System 78

eLearning 24-7

MAY 2, 2011

While there are a couple of vendors out there who have incorporated e-mail that can go to outside to people, rather than just within the learning management product, the overall space isn’t doing it. I see this as one of the most important features for any learning management system, open source or commercial.

Open Source 76

Open Source e-learning vendor VOIP vendor 76

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The year kicked off with lots of potential, lots of excitement in the air and lots of customers gearing up to purchase new systems, despite global economic woes. Mobile Learning. LMSs – Finally vendors took notice. Authoring Tools – With only a small sample of vendors that are SaaS based, pickings are slim.

CD-ROM 85

CD-ROM vendor e-learning vendor Offline 85

eLearning 24-7

JULY 24, 2013

Emerging technology that has I believe the potential to do wonders in the e-learning space. E-Learning and Emerging Technology. While you can easily put a lot of things in here, I am going to talk about four emerging technologies I see as real powerhouses in the possibilities and capabilities in e-learning.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools e-learning vendor Emergent Association Learning Management System 76

eLearning 24-7

MAY 18, 2012

I’m seeing a nice increase with authoring tool vendors and even learning management systems incorporating via interface/integration or the “hidden link angle” other products. I know of a few LMS vendors who are adding tools coming from a variety of non-LMS vendors, via partnerships.

Virtual Classroom 66

Virtual Classroom News ILT vendor 66

CLO Magazine

MARCH 20, 2014

As Greyhound adopts e-learning programs to train its employees, the 100-year-old company proves that an old dog can use new learning methods. is in an e-learning state of mind. They decided to use an online learning portal to deliver training programs to employees. Greyhound Lines Inc.

Scanning 52

Scanning iTunes Association Learning Management System e-learning vendor 52

CommLab India

MAY 4, 2017

If you have text-heavy content which you want to convert into an e-learning course, there’s no better tool than Lectora Inspire. It’s a preferred, favorite choice for most learning and development (L&D) professionals. In this blog, I will give five reasons why you should use this cloud-based e-learning authoring tool.

Lectora 44

Lectora Online Tools LMS 44

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The E-Learning 24/7 latest survey is all about e-learning and more importantly learning management systems. I always am surprised at the number of people who assume that everyone who is involved in someway with e-learning knows the jargon, especially when it comes to high profile terms.

Mobile 74

Mobile Video Association Learning Management System Authoring Tools 74

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 13, 2013

Every e-learning consulting/research firm, etc. While the learning cloud and extended enterprise cloud are purchased by folks, I still see the platform – assuming you get all the modules as a HCM. That said, they are in my top 40 for learning/extended enterprise cloud. Am I missing something? A: Great question.

SumTotal 73

SumTotal Blogging vendor Saba 73

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

For the rest of us, it isn’t, unless you see the latest takeaways as examples of what is to come or more importantly what hasn’t – which is really a could be doomsday to many vendors – unless they wake up! In my newest directory, I have 138 vendors. 37 support m-learning. E-Learning Vendors and Apps.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS Rapid Intake 72

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Next Gen Lite Learning Management Systems. I’ll be frank, what is the best way to pitch your solution without saying you are like other systems? A learning management system is a heavy pancake. But make no mistake about it, they are learning management systems with a twist.

LMS 78

LMS CoursePark Learning Management System vendor 78

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

It comes from me talking to vendors, buyers, monitoring the industry all the while taking notes and seeing the trends/patterns appear right before my eyes. What has always amazed me are number of e-learning vendor web sites whose design looks like it came from 1995 when Netscape ruled the land. Upside Learning.

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vendor Site Web e-learning vendor 86

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Here is how you can tell if the vendor will take you, despite to the contrary of their specific vertical(s), business approach, your training/learning/educational focus, learner size, etc. We shouldn’t live in a constant state of fear when dealing with any LMS vendor. E-Learning 24/7. I see it all the time.

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LMS vendor RFP e-learning vendor 71

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 20, 2013

The same thing applies to the learning management system market. The “I’ll just look at a couple of systems, and decide from there” method doesn’t work either. You have to remember that there are a new breed of LMS vendors who are doing everything they can to not call themselves a LMS. .

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LMS vendor Learning Management System e-learning vendor 79

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Scott are two exceptions, but when it comes to e-learning, winning an award brings excitement across the board. With that in mind, I’d like to present my e-learning awards for 2014. Top three nominees for E-Learning Conference of 2014. Well organized – a must show for e-learning vendors in 2015.

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LMS SCORM vendor Microsoft 92

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 3, 2014

In 2014, I believe it will be the year of video for consumers in e-learning, specifically with content and as a one off on that – in the LMS. One vendor right off the bat is Unicorn Training. Video Learning Platforms will accept video from any mobile device with a camera, and DV/HD cameras. . E-Learning 24/7.

Video 84

Video LMS Change Ratio 84

eLearning 24-7

MAY 9, 2022

Q: You constantly mention “learning systems” rather than an LMS, LXP or Learning Platform. Q: We are looking at a talent management system, but are wondering if that qualifies under a learning system? Too much confusion for folks who want to buy a system.

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vendor Micro-Learning Enterprise Learning System 71

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 17, 2013

For clients – the only people who should contact tech support are either the LMS administrator, whoever is running training or e-learning division or a combination of both. I’ve actually heard horror stories where the customer allows anyone to call their vendor’s tech support. E-Learning 24/7.

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LMS vendor Issue Sales 79

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 18, 2012

You have now purchased your learning management system. Many people will ask their potential vendor what is the implementation time, but will forget to ask if the vendor has a dedicated project manager. E-Learning 24/7. I’m sure you feel relived and elated. Implementation. What is it?

LMS 73

LMS Support vendor e-learning vendor 73

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. It is not as though, social learning is going to disappear.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 24, 2014

They are your new BTF – “best trend forever” Trend 1 – Learning Mastery. Systems are starting to use the term to stipulate that their system provides a higher quality of mastery (learning) than anyone else. You want learning mastery? E-Learning 24/7. Gratuity is extra.

Trends 81

Trends LMS vendor Open Source 81

eLearning 24-7

MAY 5, 2013

eLogic Learning ($$-$$$) – Another solid performer who continues to get better and better. Literally a one stop shop of a system. Comes with LRS (learning record store – which is still a major work in progress – the LRS premise that is, not the LMS). E-Learning 24/7. Tin Can API. I wish it would.

Enterprise 85

Enterprise Association Learning Management System LMS Portal 85

eLearning 24-7

MAY 28, 2013

I was enthralled to see more e-learning products than in past shows. Even with products that are typically classroom based – some were including mobile learning capabilities. If I was to place an estimate on it – it would 50% e-learning. I can tell you it is way better than their current learning UI.

ASTD 82

ASTD Analysis Conference SumTotal 82

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I’ve also learned firsthand, how to make it work in any vertical and any industry. Learning Management Systems. Mobile learning platforms. Social learning platforms. If you want to track in a learning management system or learning platform that supports SCORM then you want it.

RFP 68

RFP Compliance Training Association Learning Management System vendor 68

eLearning 24-7

MAY 16, 2011

In today’s corporate world, you can not toss a rock in any direction without someone mentioning SharePoint as the glorious solution for social learning and in many cases a LMS. The social learning savior or a hero waiting to save the learner in distress? For social learning, this slew of items – documents, files, etc.

SharePoint 80

SharePoint Social Learning Social Social Networks 80

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

For each of these items in e-learning. Just as you can with PENS authoring tools and the systems that support PENS (i.e Of course the system – LMS will need to support TinCan, and right now that is few and far between. E-Learning in General. M-Learning. M-Learning with tablets.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 105

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Compliance Training LMS vendor 105

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 7, 2013

People who bought HD-DVD players – learn that they make great flying objects out of five story buildings. 2013 - LMSs are not the only learning system in town. 2013 - LMSs are not the only learning system in town. The new kids of the block (please no jokes here) are Video Learning Platforms.

Platform 88

Platform Video vendor Player 88

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 21, 2010

The Big Dog Learning Management Systems are the best in the market – FALSE. LCMS) out there that are mid level and honestly even small dogs. In the Big Dog market – I like two systems, another one is average and the rest are unimpressive. E-Learning 24/7. e-learning LCMS LMS.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS LCMS 40

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

ABOUT MIKE RUSTICI (President, Rustici Software): In 2002, Mike Rustici founded Rustici Software to help Learning Management Systems and e-learning content creators work well with each other using the SCORM standard. Learnnovators: How is Tin Can API (or ‘Experience API’) going to revolutionize the way we learn?

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ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

ABOUT MIKE RUSTICI (President, Rustici Software): In 2002, Mike Rustici founded Rustici Software to help Learning Management Systems and e-learning content creators work well with each other using the SCORM standard. Learnnovators: How is Tin Can API (or ‘Experience API’) going to revolutionize the way we learn?

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Back again to bring this first in a series of rankings for the top ten learning management systems for 2013. Still listed as a social learning management system, they have made some new strides that really work for me. Support of the iPad, thus mobile learning. 7 eLogic Learning. 6 IMC-AG Clix.

SharePoint 95

SharePoint LMS vendor iPad 95

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Next week, 12-12-12, will be #10 to #1 learning management systems for 2012. New features include m-learning on the iPad with native app (no on/off synch), integrates with Yammer, themes, custom URL, assessment tool, the authoring tool is the key component, help and feedback tab. Video learning platforms.

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 1, 2012

I love Questionmark, its a wonderful product and it can use a “connector” to integrate into your learning platform or system. Greater increase in the number of learning management systems offering quiz/assessment tools. Again, you can find them in most learning systems and even some authoring tools.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools News Association Learning Management System LMS 71

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

In the webinar, I brought up how LMS vendors were themselves perpetuating the myth of the bad things of social media (which is a necessary component of social learning), so, rather than identify the facts and data to potential clients who are concerned about social media and thus social learning, they instead do not include it in their system.

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vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 16, 2012

If you visit the Taleo home page, you will learn the following two items. I must have been sleeping, but when did “learning” slide under Talent Management? When did “learning, which is training” become a defacto component of Talent Management? Are we seeing a trend here?

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LMS SumTotal Oracle Plateau 73

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

For the past month, I have been conducting a survey on learning platforms and specifically learning management systems. . 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.

Association Learning Management System 77

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Blended Learning 77