Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 13, 2010

I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. Probably one of the better sources on this is Jane Hart’s Instructional Tools Directory. In addition, she indicates if they are free or cost money – which is not quite the same thing as open source.

Open Source 255

Open Source eLearning Tools Open Authoring Tools 255

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2010

The trends apply to both LMS/LCMS vendors. Asia – misleading by LMS/LCMS vendors. Forecast: Continued development by LMS/LCMS vendors making their front end UI (what the end user – i.e. employee or customer) more intuitive, easier to use and truly user friendly. The growth of open source and with Web 3.0

LCMS 77

LCMS Trends LMS Social Networks 77

eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive set of tips that you can use to improve your LMS and LCMS implementation efforts. 382 Tips on the SELECTION of an LMS or LCMS - eLearning Guild.is Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive set of tips that you can use to improve your LMS and LCMS selection efforts.

Blended Learning 112

Blended Learning Free Authoring Tools eLearning Guild 112

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 15, 2010

One other interesting note, I have yet to see a LMS/LCMS that incorporates social bookmarking in their product. LMS/LCMS – 20%. Quiz or Assessment Tool – 18%. If you have a LMS, LCMS, CMS or Learning Portal: Offer some type of social learning? Real social bookmarking. Vendor Section. Learning Portal 16%.

Social Media 76

Social Media Social Networks Social Bookmarking Social 76

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

open up exciting opportunities for people to access relevant information where and when they require it. Interestingly, it's Xyleme - an LCMS vendor that is sponsoring the site. Corollary => Open Source Video Technologies I'm dealing right now with delivery of video on mobile devices. I call it working smarter.

Predictions 198

Predictions Diversity Training Compliance Training Authoring Tools 198

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 15, 2010

One other interesting note, I have yet to see a LMS/LCMS that incorporates social bookmarking in their product. LMS/LCMS – 20%. Quiz or Assessment Tool – 18%. If you have a LMS, LCMS, CMS or Learning Portal: Offer some type of social learning? Real social bookmarking. Vendor Section. Learning Portal 16%.

Social Media 49

Social Media Social Networks Social Bookmarking Social 49

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 12, 2011

Quiz assessment tools and systems, that assume everyone wants to do T/F and M/C or Short Answer and T/F only. I have seen over 150 systems, 80 plus authoring tools, dozens of web conferencing products, mobile learning, quiz assessment tools, CMSs and learning portals, and not everyone of them meets those two statements.

Authoring Tools 68

Authoring Tools vendor NexLearn Authorware 68