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History of the LMS

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CBT Prior to online learning known then as WBT, and then the latter term of e-learning (vendors today, use it to refer to content that is online), there was CBT. CBT was the “new” and exciting way to learn. I used it in 1999, to teach a 100% online journalism course in the University of Nebraska system.

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Reader’s Mailbag – You Ask, I Answer

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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? On top of that, there are vendors out there who change the type of system, repetitively.

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The 5 most common LMS complaints from end users

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There is nothing worse that spending the money, selecting the system, implement it, then it runs into problems and your end users – blame you. “Yep, our system works all the time with Oracle.” 3 The system costs more than what they quoted me. E-commerce – especially those who charge a yearly price.

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Gamification in E-Learning – Are you really learning?

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70% of the Global 2000 will have at least one gamified application by 2014 (Gartner). You also have probably read (not sure if you received any points) that gamification is the next big thing in e-learning. . E-Learning 24/7. Billion dollars by 2016 (M2 Research).

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When your LMS BFF is no longer

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The big elephant in the room that we hear so many times and vendors love to pitch (to get you to their system), but rarely the vendors themselves will admit to – many have only themselves to blame. For the buyer/consumer it is your job to ask the right questions about the system. . Did the vendor ask?

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State of the LMS 2012

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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.

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SAAS LMSs and Vendor Client Lists Questions

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With a hosted solution, the vendor’s servers are able to tested to withstand scenarios like this. Your servers crash during the business day for whatever reason, while end users are on the system; hosted servers rarely if ever crash. Who do you think they are going to give you, someone who hates the system or has complaints?

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