eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Sadly though many still are in the dark on true mobile learning – i.e. not accessing their platform via a mobile web browser. Authoring Tools – With only a small sample of vendors that are SaaS based, pickings are slim. Learn Dash – a LMS on WordPress – but you must add TinCan API on your own.

vendor 85

vendor CD-ROM e-learning vendor Offline 85

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Surprises in E-Learning One of the biggest surprises, is that so many folks are unaware that e-learning was an umbrella term, as I noted in the History of the LMS post. Vendors use it to refer to online courses/content. On top of that, they misspell it – the term is e-learning.

vendor 72

vendor Association Learning Management System Mentoring Slides 72

CommLab India

MARCH 22, 2017

Before you decide to buy your e-learning courses or build them, you need to assess whether you have the resources to build courses in-house. If you decide to build your e-learning courses, consider the effort and the cost factor of hiring and maintaining an extensive team for your needs. Cost of the project.

Blended Learning 64

Blended Learning Diversity Training Solution vendor 64

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 25, 2013

Sure, some people won’t do it, but overall depending on what do they win – if it is good – then they will do it. If I have a competitive nature to begin with and work for example in sales, where incentives come into play in general, what do you think I will do? An assessment or test is not fun. E-Learning 24/7.

Gamification 95

Gamification LMS Pipes e-learning vendor 95

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

Folding up shop and switching to a new market: Talent/Performance Management, new product lines not tied to e-learning, services. Acquiring another LMS or e-learning vendor. Outside of the industry purchasing vendors in the space. Content Authoring tool, Assessment tool and surveys/quizzes.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Assessments, lessons – Simple and right to the point. One vendor is focused only on SaaS products including social media. For example, a lesson topic could be on Linkedin, and each lesson tied to a specific area within Linkedin. Then you have assessments. E-Learning 24/7. These are mini videos.

Trends 77

Trends vendor Wiki e-learning vendor 77

CommLab India

MAY 4, 2017

Integrating Lectora content with your learning management system (LMS) is hassle-free with Lectora Online. Also, if you create an e-learning course that has assessments, the system will automatically transfer the data to the learning management system, so that you can quickly and conveniently keep track of the learners’ progress. .

Lectora 44

Lectora Online Tools LMS 44

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Have everything clearly defined – with deadlines to complete the work or specific requirements that the individual must do to get to the next step – the final assessment. Some certification programs do a mix of project work (individual projects) and a final assessment, some just do the project options, find what works for you. .

Training 89

Training Train Questionmark Association 89

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

It comes from me talking to vendors, buyers, monitoring the industry all the while taking notes and seeing the trends/patterns appear right before my eyes. What has always amazed me are number of e-learning vendor web sites whose design looks like it came from 1995 when Netscape ruled the land. Frankly, it is unreal.

vendor 86

vendor Site Web e-learning vendor 86

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 20, 2013

The majority of systems today, have those set features in my example. Case in point: You want a system for 500 users, then Expertus for example is not the right fit – they prefer a minimum of 1,000. You want a system that has a built in assessment tool – Over 90% offer that – now how good it is – another story.

LMS 79

LMS vendor Learning Management System e-learning vendor 79

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

These are the voyages of mobile learning. To boldly go where no e-learning vendor has gone before, specifically LMS vendors who are now starting to get it. . To, ah forget it you now the rest, but what you may not know is the latest on the mobile learning front. So get a seat on the m-learning ship.

Mobile 40

Mobile vendor Mobile Learning xapi 40

CommLab India

JANUARY 26, 2017

You have heard about e-learning and are looking to contact vendors for a quote. But before doing that, it is a good idea to understand the typical services e-learning vendors provide and how they price those services. Services provided by e-learning vendors and how they are priced.

e-learning vendor 44

e-learning vendor vendor Services Outsource 44

eLearning 24-7

JULY 3, 2010

For example, when you select “blog&# , the tabs that appear are Info, Options, Blog Comments, Categories, Page Layout and Integrate this App. The apps, too many to list here but a small sampling: Blogs, wikis and discussions. To do lists, surveys & assessments. E-Learning 24/7. Another huge win.

Mzinga 53

Mzinga Productivity Product Portal 53

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Features include adaptive learning, collaboration, scenario builder, SCORM, question pool/assessments and SaaS. 5 Epic – GoMo Authoring tool - Again an example of a cool product from outside of the states. SCORM and assessment tool. #4 They are reporting that in March 2013 you will be able to output to HTML5.

Authoring 104

Authoring Tools Brainshark PPT 104

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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. Assessments? WBT (Web-Based Training). People – Learners and Students.

Compliance Training 81

Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 81

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

But, the reason I constantly bash this into e-learning vendors heads is this just DON’T GET IT. If the technology infrastructure does not enable internet connection and the only availability is mobile, then m-learning on a smartphone is workable and clearly acceptable. E-Learning 24/7. Yes, I own one.

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 14, 2012

Most systems in the education space are still strongly focused on synchronous based learning. Testing/assessment – online proctoring is a bonus. The system also has a course authoring tool, assessment tool (test wizard), eportfolios, gradebook and more. Learning activities. Assessment tool. Frog Trade.

Education 74

Education Social Networks Moodle Blackboard 74

eLearning 24-7

MAY 27, 2010

I am not forced to go in a straight line to learn. For example, lets say you have a Microsoft Excel course and you want to learn how to create labels. In a linear approach you would start off in Basic Excel course and go through the various sections – in order before getting to the area you really want to learn.

Sexual Harassment Training 45

Sexual Harassment Training Harassment Training ILT Compliance Training 45

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

New features include m-learning on the iPad with native app (no on/off synch), integrates with Yammer, themes, custom URL, assessment tool, the authoring tool is the key component, help and feedback tab. 15 Seminar Learning System . Another example of a very clean, modern and crisp UI. E-Learning 24/7.

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 5, 2010

Let’s discuss the three ways, vendors operate within the “add-on&# module approach when it comes to their LMS/LCMS – and for our discussion, we will focus on vendors who either offer only one LMS/LCMS or a standard LMS/LCMS – a base for example, and not the robust you get everything and the kitchen sink included.

Module 40

Module Association LMS Association Learning Management System LCMS 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 10, 2011

Mobile Learning Tools. Quiz Assessment Tools. If you type in Quiz, or Assessment – you get a whopping ZERO for the iPad. If you are a quiz assessment tool or solution, then you should be listed under quiz or assessment. Or quiz assessment. For example, you can create “HD&# apps for the iPad.

iPad 77

iPad iPhone vendor iTunes 77

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Quiz or Assessment Tool – 18%. Learning Portal 16%. M-Learning Tool – 9%. Do you offer some type of social learning with your product (examples: RSS, blog, wiki, Facebook like page, micro-blog, app sharing, live streaming, social Q/A, etc.). But, without fun, social learning turns into a yo-yo.

Social Media 76

Social Media Social Networks Social Bookmarking Social 76

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 3, 2010

For example: your first PPT slide is on the timeline then you add a word document, next an image file, another slide (your 2nd one in the deck u uploaded), then audio/movie and so on. The system provides an assessment tool that is built-in within the product. E-Learning. The system shows this in a timeline mechanism.

Productivity 49

Productivity Product PPT ILT 49

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Less functionality and features than their standard counterparts, but these features may be “social learning&# , or “ability to tie a user to a course&# or “creating learning paths for each user&# or “assessment tools&# , etc. Surveys, Assessments. Unmarked Assessments. Assessments.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Productivity 72

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 6, 2010

Plateau Learning. If for example, you wanted the PP and PCS, you could purchase them, without having to purchase PL or PC. This appears on the right side of the main screen and lists options such as “Approvals, Record Learning, News, Skills Inventory, Self-Assessment, Reports, Google, etc.) E-Learning 24/7.

Plateau 64

Plateau System Productivity Product 64

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2012

Assessment tool with plagiarism detection (education system). HRIS integration – At one time systems said ERP integration with SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft for example, now the new buzz: HRIS integration – Lawson. Real surprise the number of vendors who make no mention of Workday or even know who they are. E-Commerce.

Association Learning Management System 67

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS Portal 67

eLearning 24-7

JULY 23, 2012

Some systems charge on a per course uploaded or viewed, on a set number of users – with a maximum for example of 250, on credits – which I hate -but that is another story; on storage – you receive X amount, if you go over you pay extra. Feature set includes SCORM 2004, chat, assessment tool among others.

Low Cost 80

Low Cost Cost LMS Server 80

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2012

I am still surprised on how vendors who are offering assessment only tools are staying in the game. Perhaps their audience is unaware of LMSs who offer assessment tools. Perhaps they are unaware of online authoring systems offering assessment features. Jump on the Bandwagon. Templates – growing at quick clip.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 76

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 11, 2012

Regardless of whatever e-learning product you are using that states the ability to view and take assessments, courses, etc. After all you can do this today with a significant number of vendor products who are in the cloud, via your mobile web browser. . on a mobile device unless you can re-synch it, I find it useless.

Pipes 71

Pipes vendor Offline iPad 71

eLearning 24-7

JULY 20, 2011

Built in assessment tool, inc. The goal of course, is a one stop shop, rather than going with an assessment tool vendor and then selecting a content authoring tool vendor. Offers some reports, tracking, notifications, occasional assessment (but not the norm). Becoming a standard in the industry. Hybrid systems.

Authoring Tools 78

Authoring Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion Authoring Trends 78

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Browse for Training – typically identified by subject then drill down (example: accounting, finance). ILT – view events, manage events and sessions (only visible to admin), vendors & instructors (only visible to admin), facilities & resources (only visible to admin). For example, under the “Home” tab.

Cornerstone OnDemand 72

Cornerstone OnDemand OnDemand Cornerstone Productivity 72

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 8, 2010

Example: Total costs: Year 1: $25,000 Discount: 15% Final Cost: X, Year 2: $24,500 Discount: 15% Final Cost: X, Year 3: $25,000 Discount: 20%, Final Cost:X. Two years: Cannot assess your ROI on this. E-Learning 24/7. You should see total cost, then discount break %, then the final total cost.

Association LMS 53

Association LMS Association Learning Management System Scanning LMS 53

eLearning 24-7

JULY 2, 2012

For example, one vendor told me that their clients have never asked to have a TOC and thus have no issue with a linear system. They also told me that their clients are typically new to e-learning and even training. If I didn’t know, I wouldn’t request it, would I? One of these involved a design enhancement.

LMS 75

LMS vendor RFP Bloom 75

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

But, the reason I constantly bash this into e-learning vendors heads is they just DON’T GET IT. If the technology infrastructure does not enable internet connection and the only availability is mobile, then m-learning on a smartphone is workable and clearly acceptable. Tablets there.tablets there.tablets everywhere.

vendor 40

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 40

eLearning 24-7

JULY 9, 2012

Examples: E-mail notification via SMS. Mobile learning – it might surprise you to know that 75-80% of all systems in the space, currently do not offer any type of mobile learning, the number goes up even higher for online/offline synch. Smart App for TV – One LMS vendor. Assessment/survey.

LMS 72

LMS vendor Cornerstone OnDemand Virtual Classroom 72

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 8, 2010

Example: Total costs: Year 1: $25,000 Discount: 15% Final Cost: X, Year 2: $24,500 Discount: 15% Final Cost: X, Year 3: $25,000 Discount: 20%, Final Cost:X. Two years: Cannot assess your ROI on this. E-Learning 24/7. You should see total cost, then discount break %, then the final total cost.

Association LMS 45

Association LMS Association Learning Management System Scanning LMS 45

mLearning Revolution

OCTOBER 8, 2013

While most Rapid e-Learning vendors focus mostly on improving features that help Instructional Designers (IDs) create eLearning, Articulate also focuses on improving the Learner’s experience when taking a course. For example you can display both your webcam and screencast, or toggle between them at any time.

Articulate 264

Articulate Quizmaker Authoring Tools Articulate Presenter 264