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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. In addition to everything an LMS does, an LCMS also lets you create learning content (courses, lessons, modules, etc.).

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

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Thankfully, eLearning comes in many different forms from basic PowerPoint modules to learning games and simulations and beyond, giving users many options to support their unique learning objectives. A learning object can be thought of as a small, self-contained re-usable unit of content that can be used to support learning.

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When to Bring Your Association’s Continuing Education Online

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When developing continuing education, you typically look to provide high value to your members while keeping costs as low as possible. But sometimes it’s worthwhile to focus significant resources on developing a very customized continuing education (CE) module. A wide audience.

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Digitec Announces Knowledge Direct Enhancements

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Digitec is pleased to announce the latest round of enhancements to its Knowledge Direct learning management system. Course surveys — Knowledge Direct already provides a very robust, flexible survey creation tool and reporting. But now, administrators can copy and reuse existing course surveys. Send via Email.

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Ask The Experts: Bree Sutherland

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McGrath: So, as an eLearning administrator yourself, what should organizations look for in a Learning Management System and in their provider? Sutherland: Well, when selecting a Learning Management System the main thing you want to do is something that allows for a platform that’s easy to access for your members.

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How to Have Success with Off-the-Shelf Content

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Adding the video or course content in as a module rather than the whole enchilada allows you to make the content your own. Learning paths are trending in eLearning because it provides personalization and demonstrable value for your organization’s learners. These intro courses can provide a surface level understanding of a topic.

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Become Learner Focused with Learning Paths

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Perhaps one section or course is a video, one is a webinar, and the other three are standard module based courses with questions at the end. Creating rules for completing a learning path allows your organization’s learners to master materials incrementally. Making learning more personalized adds motivation and incentive for learners.

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