eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

An API (Application Program Interface) enables an interface from a piece of software to communicate with another piece of software (in its simplest form) or multiple pieces of software (called a mashup). Twitter has APIs, so does Facebook, even Linkedin. Examples: Post your status update in Linkedin and it appears in Twitter.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Just some thoughts that puzzle me on why some LMS/LCMS vendors (okay over 98% of them) are still in some time warp from the Eighties when it comes time to enhance their services and technological solutions. Unfortunately, we do not have that luxury when buying YOUR LMS/LCMS. No follow-up, zip. I know its a novel idea.

LCMS 40

LCMS LMS Social Networks Customer Service 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 29, 2010

Social Professional Networks - LinkedIn. Open Source/Mashups - APis, open source – while open source and APIs are not social media, they will enable multi-faceted social media features and capabilities. Actually, in some circles, mashups are considered a form of social media. Events – Meetup. Wikis - Wikipedia.

Social Media 40

Social Media Social Networks Social Bookmarking Social 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 28, 2010

Is it me or does it seem that most vendors in the LMS/LCMS market still believe that with some smoke and mirrors, you won’t realize that social media actually must be integrated into social learning for it to exist? expo clearly shows and some argue that social media some grew up within the web 2.0 It’s all about Hype.

Social Media 40

Social Media Social Learning Social Media 40

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2010

As social learning continues to grow, LMS/LCMS vendors are taking various approaches. LMS/LCMS vendors are following one of three approaches when it comes to social learning. Time for these vendors to wake up, or see your audience share disappear. Group pages that mimic what people see in Linkedin, including responding.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Virtual classrooms and smart-boards are used in a more student-centered way (not putting all the attention to one person up-front=bad). open up exciting opportunities for people to access relevant information where and when they require it. Here's what came up. Tony Bates - eLearning Outlook for 2011 1.

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Predictions Diversity Training Compliance Training Authoring Tools 198

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JUNE 20, 2011

The LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal market continues to be strong. Folding up shop and switching to a new market: Talent/Performance Management, new product lines not tied to e-learning, services. Folding up shop for good – goodbye and nice knowing you. Folding up shop for good – goodbye and nice knowing you.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72