Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

This is the second of three podcasts examining corporate learning management systems (LMS). This episode is about implementing a corporate learning management system. I have just released episode 20 of the Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy free video and audio podcast series. Or read the podcast 21 transcript.

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LMS Learning Management System Tutorial Corporate Learning 119

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Skills in systems design and administration, multimedia design and development, e-facilitation and platform usability were not generally part of the job description. LMS and the ‘One stop shop’ systems integration. Or it may be part of a wider Human Resources Information System (HRIS), such as Cornerstone.

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Change Management Association Learning Management System LMS 168

Connect Thinking

JUNE 15, 2013

Followers of our E-Learning Academy blog may be aware I have been posting a series of videos on change management when implementing e-learning including Learning Management systems, webinars and performance support tools. Here is a link to the enture series on YouTube. The series is also embedded below.

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Connect Thinking

MARCH 7, 2012

The chaos and complexity associated with today’s business climate is often under-represented in our learning design and systems. It helps me to prioritise less expensive, web-based ‘ disposable ‘ system options over enterprise learning management systems.

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Association Learning Management System Social Networks Learning Theory Theory 167

Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

While organisations with a mature e-learning strategy are experimenting with new delivery modalities, those who are new to e-learning are getting ‘stuck’ with cumbersome Learning Management Systems and e-learning that costs a fortune to update or is such poor quality that it mares staff experiences of e-learning.

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Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality 180

Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

While organisations with a mature e-learning strategy are experimenting with new delivery modalities, those who are new to e-learning are getting ‘stuck’ with cumbersome Learning Management Systems and e-learning that costs a fortune to update or is such poor quality that it mares staff experiences of e-learning.

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Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality 180

Connect Thinking

JULY 27, 2013

compliance mean for Learning Management Systems? It cannot be assumed that all Learning Management Systems (LMS) are WCAG compliant. extends to any operating system and any device where people are accessing web-based content. What does WCAG 2.0 What does WCAG 2.0 mean to a mobile learning strategy? WCAG is about accessibility.

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Compliance Training Compliance Informal Guidelines 178

Connect Thinking

MARCH 1, 2013

Such systems-based record keeping and associated consequences needs to be explained to end users – it is more transparent than a paper-based sign-in sheet for classroom-based training. . One of the most powerful advantages of learning technologies is the ability to record and report upon end user access and completion.

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Change Management Association Learning Management System Wiki 142

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 20, 2012

When an organisation chooses to implement a Learning Management System (LMS), there are lots of new tasks and processes that need to be introduced to the training role. The effort required to achieve centralised systems and processes can be feared – disparate data & coding, disparate records etc.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Internationalization 108

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 16, 2013

You need a platform to manage enrolments and completions (a Learning Management System or other). And, with changes to operating systems, it may mean your e-learning no longer works for some of your clients. Educate yourself on the development process. Developing e-learning courses is multidisciplinary.

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Streaming Diversity Training Develop Instructional Design 140

Connect Thinking

AUGUST 12, 2013

Implementing eLearning and/or a Learning Management System (LMS) is a significant investment in resources and budget. It can also feel like a ‘leap of faith’ when engaging an e-learning or LMS provider. Engaging a provider requires trust. It requires a deep and mutual understanding of requirements and expectations.

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LMS Project eLearning Strategy Tips 190

Connect Thinking

MARCH 17, 2013

There is a tension between giving people freedom to be self-selecting in what they learn, versus the systematic management that Learning Management Systems (LMS) imply in a corporate culture. This is particularly true in e-learning.

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Compliance Training Compliance LMS Embed 191

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 28, 2012

The learning and training functions are expected to have a grasp on IT systems such as compatibility requirements and systems implementation methodologies. It is likely your training function will be just one more new demand on a dwindling centralised IT administration. With niche demands come decentralised responsibilities.

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Change Management Social Media Analysis 134

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 7, 2012

This includes not only how to use information and resources effectively through the organisation’s available systems, but how to synthesise information and make sound judgment. I believe there is a role to provide formal learning interventions to teach staff how to learn in an organisation. Bottom line.

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Learning Roles Strategy Collaboration 171

Connect Thinking

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

This will help you to predict where the searchability of corporate content management systems is heading. Generally speaking, wikis are a better platform for content searchability than enterprise intranets. Watch the trends of Google and other search engines. SEO and Google.

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Wiki Content Engineering Google 122

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 11, 2013

Like it or not, demand for managing corporate risk and demonstrating evidence of staff competency will grow, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) will continue to play a vital role in providing the evidence to demonstrate that staff have been exposed to and have passed an assessment on critical content. Manage risk.

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Blended Learning Social Networks Streaming Performance Support 119

Connect Thinking

MARCH 31, 2012

New systems processes can be captured by screencast software (e.g. Another video type for key messaging is “vox-pop” – a number of people sharing their perspective about a question or topic, in quick succession. Camtasia ) and created into a video format for distribution. How do these options relate to learning strategy?

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Strategy Video Virtual Classroom Courseware 149

Connect Thinking

JULY 20, 2012

Many e-learning & Learning Management System (LMS) providers say you should purchase a LMS before developing e-learning courseware. But this is expensive and, when you are new to learning management systems, it can challenging to get to the detail of your requirements and the options available. What are your options?

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