Upside Learning

JULY 2, 2010

The good news first: the market is upbeat about LMS technology; in the recent past I have seen an increasing number of enquiries on LMS – which is good. In fact a couple of RFPs from very large organizations were similar in defining what they need from an LMS.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Classroom Compliance Training 227

Upside Learning

MAY 25, 2016

Are you a small- or medium-sized business looking at investing in a Learning Management System to manage your learning/training activities? To be able to leverage the LMS to the fullest and justify […].

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LMS eBook Guide Learning Management System 174

Upside Learning

JUNE 13, 2013

While blended learning has been a prominent trend in corporate L&D for maximizing training and development results for quite a while now, some organizations are still unsure of leveraging their Learning Management Systems (LMSs) for managing it.

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Blended Learning LMS Blended eBook 251

Upside Learning

MAY 19, 2010

During the time I posted my last post – The LMS – Will it survive? In one of these posts, a question was raised whether an LMS can actually manage learning. Since it is called Learning Management System, it implies management of ‘learning’ or does it?

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LMS Management Learning Management System Learning Portal 252

Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

More than 2 years back, I had carried out a SWOT analysis of the LMS to get some understanding on the LMS scenario. The question then is, how will the LMS of the future look like? Cloud Based LMS. Cloud computing is emerging as an inexpensive, quick and efficient way of delivering training through LMS.

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LMS Emergent Trends PLE 270

Upside Learning

JUNE 13, 2012

How often have we heard our clients lament about the main function of the Learning Management Systems (LMSs) – that they are largely concerned with the management of learning rather than the process of learning itself? Managing Resources For Instructor Led Training (ILT).

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Blended Learning Blended LMS Virtual Classroom 259

Upside Learning

JUNE 16, 2010

The LMS has been a hot discussion topic for some time now. There have been posts discussing its survival and a few posts before that discussing its future – Jane Hart posted what is the future of the lms reviewing useful of LMS, followed up by a similar post by Harold Jarche suggesting LMS is no longer the centre of the universe.

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Analysis LMS Social Networks Open Source 277

Upside Learning

APRIL 30, 2013

Earlier I had shared the 8 things to follow while implementing blended learning via an LMS. For some of you the question might still be – why should my, or any organization for that matter, implement blended learning via an LMS? What advantages would it bring to my current training outputs?

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Blended Learning Blended LMS Wiki 262

Upside Learning

JULY 16, 2010

About almost an entire year ago (just five days short to be precise) I put up a post on Learning Management: What does a Training Company need an LMS for? A year on and I was trying to review if things have changed significantly in for what a training company (or even an SMB) would need from an LMS in today’s scenario.

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LMS Compliance Training Companies LCMS 219

Upside Learning

APRIL 16, 2013

In our earlier blog post, 5 Tips For Managing Blended Learning Through An LMS , we had discussed the ways in which organizations can mix different teaching materials and tools into an integrated learning experience using an LMS. Increasing the reach of training. Needs, Objectives and Plan. Infrastructure.

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Blended Learning Blended LMS Virtual Classroom 244

Upside Learning

JANUARY 23, 2012

Our stunning, best value Learning Management System , UpsideLMS v5.0, is built to include features that trainers and learners have always wanted in an LMS. It has also won a silver award in the 2011 Learning In Practice Awards by Chief Learning Officer magazine under the ‘ Excellence in LMS ’ category.

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LMS Brandon Hall Compliance Training Blended Learning 221

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

In the past I have written a few posts mainly focused on making the process of selecting the right LMS for your business need – be it internal training management or selling training as a business. We also shared our experience about what typical things training companies look in an LMS for.

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LMS Tips Firewalls Hosting 260

Upside Learning

MARCH 18, 2010

LMS is a fairly common and used (or over-used) phrase in eLearning parlance and means, primarily a software system that allows customers to do a few or many things when it comes to adopting eLearning as a part of the overall Learning strategy. E.g. does it make a difference if an LMS has more or less features?

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Upside Learning

APRIL 7, 2010

A recent post on our blog poked fun at Learning management systems and underlined the disconnect that is possibly present in organizations that use an LMS to create, deliver and manage learning. Learning measurement, it looks like, is not an easy term to define.

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LMS Effectiveness Wikipedia Learning Management System 239

Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Have you ever thought as to why LMS switching is a highly conscious decision? It’s not only because it calls for heavy investments and cumbersome processes pertaining to LMS selection and implementation, but it also brings along a factor of ‘change’ that affects the learners in the process, significantly. Options Research.

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Upside Learning

APRIL 20, 2016

When investing in a Learning Management System, Training Companies, whether moving to eLearning or looking to scale their existing business, have one need in common – the ability to deliver and manage training for multiple clients (corporate or individuals or a mix of both) effortlessly.

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LMS Companies Learning Management System Corporate eLearning 100

Upside Learning

JULY 19, 2012

We received a Request For Proposal (RFP) from a leading Banking and Financial organization last week to deploy an enterprise wide Learning Management System. Like every other Bid Manager, I too was excited as it was a good opportunity; but my excitement soon turned into disappointment when I opened the Bid Document.

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RFP Guidelines LMS Effectiveness 189

Upside Learning

MAY 11, 2016

Exactly 3 weeks back I had written a blog post – 10 Reasons why Training Companies must invest in a SaaS LMS. Soon after it was published, I realized that it lent itself pretty well for a presentation format. And so, without any ado, the content was rewritten from a presentation perspective, images added, and […].

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 30, 2012

As I keep meeting many of my prospects, I always confront a very common question, “Can you help us to understand how we can maximize the Return on Investment (ROI) of our LMS?”. The question indirectly extends to how can we calculate the ROI of an LMS and highlight the positive outcomes of it.

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ROI LMS Tips Metrics 268

Upside Learning

MAY 11, 2010

It seemed the LMS was under fire recently from many corners and questions were being raised about its very future – Jane Hart recently posted what is the future of the lms reviewing the useful of an LMS, followed up by a similar post by Harold Jarche suggesting the LMS is no longer the centre of the universe.

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LMS Social Networks Compliance Training vendor 213

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

What is a Learning Management System used for? Most instances of the LMS are capable of a lot more than what they are currently utilized for. Let’s look at how you can exploit the capabilities of your LMS to the max. MICRO-BLOGGING: Check if your LMS offers a Micro-blogging feature. Administration.

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Wiki LMS Social Networks Micro-Learning 252

Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

That the LMS needs to incorporate social learning elements is no longer a point of debate but both a question of survival for the LMS itself and also a test of how the LMS handles the balance of both the elements of training and the ‘networkedness’ of the social learning.

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Social Networks LMS Social Network Blended Learning 202

Upside Learning

JUNE 25, 2013

The LMSs today are not restricted to merely conducting and managing the day-to-day organizational training activities, but embrace a much larger role. Related Posts: 7 Step Guide For Implementing Blended Learning Via An LMS… LMS Switching Guide – A Free eBook! Our new eBook, ‘Getting More [.]

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eBook LMS Blended Learning ROI 267

Upside Learning

JUNE 7, 2011

Of late one of the things I’ve heard from prospects and clients is “I need Facebook in my LMS&#. I absolutely love this part as we all learn when we need some learning. Most times during PUSH training we are going through the motions. Do you want Facebook in your LMS?

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Social Networks Facebook LMS Social 235

Upside Learning

JULY 21, 2009

Training companies the world over are changing the way they operate and the services they offer customers. An important one is the inclusion of eLearning (or online training) as part of their core offerings for existing and new customers. Who’s who in the LMS?

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Compliance Training LMS Companies White Label 207

Upside Learning

JANUARY 8, 2013

The posts are broadly divided into 3 categories – Mobile Learning, Learning Management System and Learning Technology. Mobile Learning. The Future Of Mobile Learning. Top 7 Myths Of Mobile Learning. 6 Steps To A Better Mobile Learning Strategy. Mobile Enables Informal Learning.

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Best eLearning Blended Learning Augmented Reality eLearning Strategy 277

Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

I recall about ten years ago when I first began implementing LMS Systems. The typical cycle went something like this: - Select a vendor and purchase LMS. Assemble internal project team consisting of Training and Development staff and maybe IT representation. Now, go learn something new……

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LMS Portal vendor Learning Portal 214

Upside Learning

APRIL 29, 2010

Moodle is a good LMS with which has grown over the years and offers a host of functionality and features that are very useful to have in an LMS. Moodle has been able to sustain itself and keep evolving through its community, resulting in its emergence as a good option for anyone wanting to use an LMS. Nothing else!

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Open Source Association Learning Management System Cost Open 258

Upside Learning

JANUARY 10, 2011

The Wiki is one of the most under-utilized and underestimated feature of an LMS. This post is an endeavor to explore the various uses of the LMS Wiki. Wikis are ideally designed to be the most useful training resource in the workplace of the future. “As In this context, the distinction between learning and work will disappear.

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Upside Learning

JULY 1, 2014

Creating a customized Learning Management System for your organization with just the right blend of techniques and touch points is crucial to how efficiently your trainers train and your learners learn. Blended Learning Blended Learning Via LMS Technology-enabled Content'

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Blended Learning Blended Organization LMS 240

Upside Learning

JUNE 24, 2014

There are a number of ways and strategies for implementing Blended Learning programs depending on the specific training needs of the organization, and each of these can be […]. Blended Learning Blended Learning Via LMS' These strategies also provide trainers with unprecedented resources and support.

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Blended Learning Blended Program LMS 240

Upside Learning

APRIL 17, 2013

I believe an LMS could be a good place for sharing and capturing tacit knowledge. Of course you’ll need to have an LMS with progressive design and implementation, which allows for informal and social learning interactions to happen in your enterprise. Earlier we had written about getting the most out of your LMS.

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Knowledge Wiki LMS Blended Learning 229

Upside Learning

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Five Things Not to do While Selecting an LMS. Upside Learning Completes Five Years. Learning Management: What does a Training Company need an LMS for? The Right Way To Go About Open Source LMS. Mobile Learning – Three Reasons for the Return of WAP. Learning Management.

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Blended Learning Blogging Outsource eLearning 188

Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Released a couple of days back, this is the first year for the Top 20 Learning Portal Companies List, and it joins Training Industry’s current roster of top provider lists, designed to help assist buy?side side organizations in their searches for the right training partners. On another win, on another achievement.

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Learning Portal Portal Brandon Hall LMS 217

Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

In our earlier blog post this week, ‘Training Companies: The 5 Hurdles to Success‘, we discussed the key challenges that stop a Training Company from realizing its true potential.

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LMS Business Learning Management System Training 100

Upside Learning

JANUARY 7, 2011

Customer Complaints, how to avoid the traps makes for an interesting read; especially so because it looks at the LMS sales process purely from a customer’s perspective. And more importantly, how do we deliver the value we promise, and what the customer expects from us when it comes to our LMS? Simple: honesty! Snake Oil Salesperson.

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Case Study LMS AICC SCORM 223

Upside Learning

MAY 28, 2010

The question is not warranted given the features it describes clearly on its information site, but I did hear some murmur around a new LMS being launched by Google. To some relief (I would be wary of Google as a competitor ), CloudCourse is still a very primary interface for scheduling of training activities.

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Google Docs Platform Google Calendar LMS 225