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History of the LMS

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CBT (Computer-Based Training). ILT (Instructor Led Training – Workplace, even EdTech – K-12 and Higher Education). WBT (Web-Based Training). 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.

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Reader’s Mailbag – You Ask, I Answer

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For the record, every system out there can do micro-learning, and have been able to, since 2000. If someone says they are a training management system but go beyond scheduling (the core and key feature), well, they have no clue what a training management system really is, but they go into this bucket.

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The 5 most common LMS complaints from end users

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1,000 seats, 500 active per month – $20,000), tech support 9 to 5 EST (free – included at no charge), 20 project management hours (no charge), webinar training ($500 for three sessions), an autograph by the CEO (priceless – no I’m just kidding). Bonus: Sales Training – What is it good for?

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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. . Even in education there has to be real value – real attainment to a learning goal or objective.

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When your LMS BFF is no longer

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Overwhelmingly we provide some sort of training or learning to our employees or our customers. . One of the first things any training director/manager or L&D professional should do is a skill gap analysis for their own employees or for their customers. Use a likert scale and ask statements on their training/learning needs.

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SAAS LMSs and Vendor Client Lists Questions

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The true premise of online learning is 24/7, anywhere access – via an internet connection and browser - assuming you are not using or enabling end users to have VPN, how can you truly state you are providing e-learning; since your employees cannot access from home – YOU CAN’T. E-Learning 24/7.

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SAAS (Hosted) LMS and Vendor Questions

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The true premise of online learning is 24/7, anywhere access – via an internet connection and browser - assuming you are not using or enabling end users to have VPN, how can you truly state you are providing e-learning; since your employees cannot access from home – YOU CAN’T. E-Learning 24/7.

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