mLearning Trends

DECEMBER 31, 2012

As 2012 draws to a close, its time to evaluate how in focus my lens on the future of enterprise mobile learning proved to be this past year and how many of my year ago predictions hit their targets. Prediction #1 - Mobile Learning Goes Mainstream. Here’s the analysis of how it all played out. On Target But.

Predictions 64

Predictions Enterprise Flash to HTML5 Conversion Authoring Tools 64

mLearning Trends

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Here on the last day of the year, I offer my predications for the big and shaping trends we’ll see in the enterprise mobile learning space for 2012. Mobile Learning Goes Mainstream. There will be more types of devices and ways to connect with our mobile learning world in 2012.

Predictions 76

Predictions Enterprise Flash to HTML5 Conversion Authoring Tools 76

Upside Learning

JUNE 3, 2013

The largest learning technology survey has been launched! For those of you who are not aware of the Towards Maturity Benchmark, it is an internationally recognized, vendor neutral, longitudinal study that considers how organizations are establishing successful e-enabled learning strategies in the workplace. Upcoming Events.

Survey 241

Survey Study eLearning Strategy Mobile Learning 241

mLearning Revolution

AUGUST 14, 2013

We have reached another key milestone in the mobile revolution, which bodes well for everyone involved in Mobile Design and Mobile Learning. percent from the second quarter of 2012. percent from the second quarter of 2012. 3 Smartphone vendor, overtaking Blackberry. Send to Kindle.

Sales 139

Sales Mobile Gartner Upgrade 139

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

It is the holiday season and for those who see me as the grinch (okay a few vendors do, but I digress) here is a special post. Next week, 12-12-12, will be #10 to #1 learning management systems for 2012. While their UI is very user friendly, they really haven’t done much in terms of new cool features in 2012.

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

mLearning Revolution

JUNE 24, 2012

I really liked the tweet and immediately ReTweeted it: Ask how your audience is using mobile devices, then design for them ~ Lasher #mLearnCon — Jay Lambert (@LambertJay) June 21, 2012. The thing is, most people are asking the wrong questions regarding what people really want out of mobile learning, including eLearning tools vendors.

Mobile 235

Mobile Learner iPad iPhone 235

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

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.

Association Learning Management System 77

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Blended Learning 77

CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The ninth annual Chief Learning Officer Learning In Practice Awards recognized learning leaders, vendors and organizations that have made a substantive and measurable change in business, vision, strategic alignment or leadership. Excellence in Social Learning: Gold: Skillsoft Corp. These are their stories.

Blended Learning 72

Blended Learning Enspire SkillSoft Simulations 72

Mindflash

JUNE 27, 2011

If you ask me if mobile learning has arrived, and you ask me this week, I’ll say “yes.&# My organization is dipping its toe in the water of mobile learning, and we are experimenting with a few development tools to figure out how to design for mlearning. E-learning is not M-learning.

Mobile Learning 78

Mobile Learning Mobile Learning Objects eLearning Guild 78

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 12, 2012

TinCan support with mobile learning, however no on/off synch. Mobile learning support, but no TinCan nor on/off synch. Here are #25 to #11 for 2012. E-Learning 24/7. Around $8,500 USD for 2,000 users. Pay for only active users (becoming more popular in the industry). Easy to use. #8 SCORM/AICC.

Compliance Training 99

Compliance Training LMS SCORM Offline 99

eFront

JUNE 29, 2012

By Craig Weiss, elearning industry analyst and E-Learning 24/7 blogger. Smart App – While we are all enthralled about mobile learning and specifically native apps for tablets (which is cool), you may not be aware that one vendor has launched an app for a Smart TV. The same internet whereas this vendor’s LMS resides.

vendor 96

vendor eLearning Flash SCORM 96

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 1, 2021

2012- Mobile Learning. It went on for a few years as “mobile this, mobile that, mobile first, mobile responsive” 2017 – Micro-Learning. Micro learning this. Micro-learning content does that. 2019 – Machine Learning, which vendors nowadays spin as A.I.

Market 116

Market Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 116

mLearning Revolution

JANUARY 20, 2012

Here’s what I tweeted about it this morning as it pertains to eLearning development tools, but it really applies to anyone developing mobile content: Hope Rapid #eLearning Vendors (i.e. — RJ Jacquez (@rjacquez) January 20, 2012. eLearning Mobile Learning featured' Right there in real-time?

Authoring Tools 122

Authoring Tools Apple Authoring iPad 122

mLearning Revolution

JUNE 20, 2012

I’m seeing this everywhere in eLearning and mLearning, including how tool vendors scramble to figure out how to get their users from eLearning to mLearning. How very True this is with every new era in computing “We march backwards into the future” Marshall McLuhan #mobile. — RJ Jacquez (@rjacquez) June 20, 2012.

Microsoft 162

Microsoft Mobile iPad Effectiveness 162

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

For each of these items in e-learning. In 2012 it has been all about collaborative/peer review with authoring products, and it still will be in 2013, but the avatars/actors with/without backgrounds are going to be in “fuego” Where can it go? In 2012, I’ve seen a slow uptake with tools that can output to HTML5.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 105

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Compliance Training LMS vendor 105

mLearning Revolution

DECEMBER 13, 2012

2012 has been an amazing year for mobile! This year we have seen technology companies introduce a myriad of mobile devices of all sizes, prices and operating systems. Instagram was not only a mobile-first success story, but until recently it was a mobile-only photo sharing service. Embrace Simplicity.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 278

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mobile iPad Social Networks 278

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Initially I was going to provide a list of all my award winners including web conferening, stand alone mobile learning, etc., Before announcing the winners, I have seen a trend regarding mobile learning, that can easily mislead folks. Mobile Learning. Okay, then what do you define as mobile learning?

LMS 75

LMS Open Source CertPoint vendor 75

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2012

Lots of vendors, lots of potential. There were vendors that had nice LMSs and cool features. It just wasn’t me thinking this, I heard it from attendees and even other vendors who were trolling the floor. However, this clearly had changed in 2012. Mobile Learning. Social Learning.

ASTD 82

ASTD ILT vendor Blackboard 82

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

That smartphones were the answer to mobile learning. Vendors were saying, lets “wait on those&# or “our customers are not requesting them, so we are holding off&#. Social learning? Apparently, the potential customers and even clients are speaking and those vendors are listening. 2 Mobile Learning.

vendor 69

vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

One will be named – Best Course Authoring Tool of 2012. One will be named – Mobile Learning Course Authoring Tool 2012. One will be named – Newcomer of the Year 2012. FT Learning - Avatars with the ability to synch voice to them – i.e. they move their lips and it matches with your voice.

eLearning Tools 85

eLearning Tools Authoring Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion 85

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Long has tools such as Studio and Captivate been on the higher side, the same can be said for vendors such as Rapid Intake and dominKnow. Because other vendors are getting into the act as well. What is an equal frightening event is when authoring tool vendors do not even list their pricing on their page. So why the fear?

CD-ROM 83

CD-ROM Authoring Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion 83

Stratbeans

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Because of the robust and complicated architecture used in cloud computing, many industries have shifted their focus from investing in a cloud to renting of processing power(cloud) to a specialized vendor. . In 2012, the worldwide Mobile Learning market reached a market value of $5.3

Corporate Learning 40

Corporate Learning Tools Cloud Computing Toys 40

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

There is a growing list of vendors, including small/mid size that are adding talent management components that match the Big Dog systems. A couple of vendors have added HRIS modules. It is interesting to note, that many of the vendors are targeting the SMB space, especially the small size (less than 500 employees) market.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

eLearning 24-7

JULY 20, 2011

You work online via the servers of your vendor. I had thought that this trend would be dying out, but it is amazing at the number of vendors who are entering the space and still focused on the desktop approach. Vendors who are already in the SaaS only space, should continue to offer features that maximize its power. Same thing.

Authoring Tools 78

Authoring Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion Authoring Trends 78

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Of course, you can’t look at learning in 2011 without mentioning mobile learning. Some Mobile Learning Predictions for 2011 Mobile learning will get its own identity. Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0 Analytics will be the buzzphrase of the year.

Predictions 198

Predictions Diversity Training Compliance Training Authoring Tools 198

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

He faced a similar challenge we in the e-learning world suffer from today – not enough information on the mobile frontier. Except our space isn’t the universe, rather learning. Mobile to Me is not necessarily M-Learning to you (from the vendors’ perspective). jumping on the bandwagon.

Instant Messaging 69

Instant Messaging Skype vendor iTunes 69

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 7, 2013

People who bought HD-DVD players – learn that they make great flying objects out of five story buildings. 2012 – Mobile video consumption rises up to 5.4 2013 - LMSs are not the only learning system in town. The new kids of the block (please no jokes here) are Video Learning Platforms. Ooyala, Nov.

Platform 88

Platform Video vendor Player 88

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Vendors are assessing as well. The show is solely focused on e-learning and the vendors come from all over the world. On the vendor side, nice set to select from although on the freebie side – always is lame. Vendor Angle. A must for any e-learning vendor. Vendor Angle. Vendor Angle.

vendor 68

vendor Ratio eLearning Guild Social Networks 68

CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We’re still using LMS platforms developed 10 years ago, e-learning courses that look more like cartoons or audio-enabled flash cards, and we still don’t have enough mobile learning environments. The explosion of MOOCs and new tools for education will have three big effects on corporate learning.

Learning Technologies 88

Learning Technologies Technology Change SkillSoft 88

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2012

Early Signs for 2012. I am still surprised on how vendors who are offering assessment only tools are staying in the game. This will become one of the biggest features in 2012 – especially with people wanting to create simulations without being an e-learning developer. What does it all mean? Jump on the Bandwagon.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 76

eLearning 24-7

MAY 18, 2012

The partner approach works this way: vendor A integrates Vendor B’s solution into their product. Some times, it is nothing more than a link – hidden from the end user – the screen shows a popup or goes to the “page” but in reality the end user is now in the other vendor’s solution.

Virtual Classroom 66

Virtual Classroom News ILT vendor 66

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Customized skinning – albeit in today’s market there are some vendors who charge for skins – disgusting! Modules in 2012. Excluding the above, there are vendors out there who charge extra for. Social learning – in many cases it is a more robust than your standard chat, discussion, etc. E-Commerce.

LMS 74

LMS vendor Compliance Training Centra 74

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Vendors can move up, down or out of the rankings – after all it is on-going. I’m not a lead gen for the vendors listed – rather the goal is to provide you with vendors that meet numerous criteria including UI, features, support/service, mobile, feedback from current and past clients and future game plans. 9 Absorb LMS.

SharePoint 95

SharePoint LMS vendor iPad 95

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I’ve also learned firsthand, how to make it work in any vertical and any industry. Learning Management Systems. Mobile learning platforms. Social learning platforms. Why do some vendors have trials and others do not? Some vendors require you to register before they give you access to the trial.

RFP 68

RFP Compliance Training Association Learning Management System vendor 68

Upside Learning

JULY 2, 2012

Now that I’m back at work in India with some breathing space, thought I’d be good to make a note of some of the more interesting observations I had about mLearnCon 2012. Lots of sessions at mLearnCon 2012 revolved around these themes. Learning Management. Chad Udell ‘Thoughts on mLearnCon 2012′ [link].

Social Networks 184

Social Networks ADL Social Network Behavior 184

ProProfs

MAY 12, 2016

1988: Aviation Industry CBT Committee (AICC) was formed to standardize CBT – The AICC was an international group of aircraft manufacturers, instructors, courseware developers, vendors etc, who came together to standardize the delivery of eLearning content for the aviation industry. Track informal learning (simulation, games etc).

iTunes 51

iTunes SCORM Social Networks Compliance Training 51

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 29, 2015

40 vendors had at least three gamification features (8 of them had at least four features). Several vendors offered the ability for admin (clients) to upload their own badge. As of June 2015 – based on higher number of vendors (inc. LMS, LCMS, LP – learning platforms); 650. LMS vendors on warp drive.

Gamification 40

Gamification LMS Market vendor 40