More than 2 years back, I had carried out a SWOT analysis of the LMS to get some understanding on the LMS scenario. Today, after the rapid evolution of the LMS – hastened by several factors, right from the inclusion of social learning tools, to an ever increasing need for usability – many things have changed, and still continue to change, in the LMS. The question then is, how will the LMS of the future look like?  1.Cloud Based LMS. Cloud computing is emerging as an inexpensive, quick and efficient way of delivering training through LMS. MORE >>

'There is a lot of effort required to implement a Learning Management System (LMS), such as analysing requirements, engaging a vendor and getting the LMS ‘online’ The potential for failure during the early stages of a LMS project is obvious. An An often unrecognised risk to LMS projects is the sustain phase of the LMS implementation. There are no regular monitoring of LMS use: Run a weekly report of how many people have accessed the LMS, and compare weekly figures. LMS Implementation LMS Strategy The Bottom Line. MORE >>

Next Gen Lite Learning Management Systems. Declare yourself the “anti”   You are not a LMS, rather you are the anti-LMS.  You are not that big scary monster of a LMS, rather you are light and fluffy. learning management system is a heavy pancake. If I am not really looking for a learning management system but want some basic things, I’d consider that route. But make no mistake about it, they are learning management systems with a twist. Okay, so explain to me how this is not a learning management system? Learning 24/7. MORE >>

For the past month, I have been conducting a survey on learning platforms and specifically learning management systems. . Do you have a LMS/LCMS/Learning Platform. Back in the early 2000′s, LMSs often had content mgt features built within their system, but called themselves learning management systems. By the mid to late 2000′s, the split returned with LCMS and LMS (and yes, there were vendors who called themselves LCMSs for as long as e-learning – online learning – has existed). Social Learning – 57.1%. MORE >>

During the past few years, I have seen a lot of discussion about whether or not Learning Management Systems (LMS) are dead. Recently, cell phones and tablets and the strong use of social media has disrupted the concept/meaning of what an LMS is. eLearning aLearning CLOMedia CMS David Wilkins Ed Cohen elearning Ellen Behrens Jon Aleckson Learning 3.0 LMS moodle software strategic objects The Social Enterprise Blog Training Magazine Web CourseworksReflecting on this in Chicago October 24th! Over the past ten years, [.]. MORE >>