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Association Learning Systems: Why and How to Invest in a Specialized LMS

Talented Learning

Way back in 1953, when the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) first reported industry financial benchmarks, membership dues represented a whopping 96% of the typical organization’s revenues. In fact, by 2016, subscription income averaged only 45% for trade associations and 30% for professional associations.

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LMS Innovation: Where’s the Value?

Talented Learning

If you follow my writing — even casually — you know how excited I am about the direction of LMS innovation and its ability to help organizations create business value. Unlike those who think learning management systems (LMS) are largely irrelevant or are back office systems, I see tremendous value and potential everywhere I look.

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Is on-premise, perpetual licensing right for you?

Ziiva

The learning management industry is no different; according to a 2015 Capterra study, 87 percent of respondents use a web-based LMS, while only 13 percent have an on-premise or installed system. As is true with so many of the features and capabilities of an LMS, it depends on what you’re looking for.

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Open Source LMSs Facts and Insight

eLearning 24-7

It can get a bit confusing, because many of them slide a “free system” that is commercial, with open source free systems and see them as one in the same. . For example, Talent LMS listed on many of these sites, is noted as free. Absorb LMS – 100% fee-based. Google Classroom – This is not an LMS.

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The potential pitfalls of a custom LMS solution

LearnUpon

It is nearly 13 years since I started working in the LMS space. That time has been split between working on customized LMS implementations (about 8 years) and cloud-based LMS solutions during my time with LearnUpon. Reasons to choose a custom LMS. Pitfalls of a custom LMS solution. Implementation timeframe.

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Bob Little – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

In this latter case, we’ve helped generate publicity that attracts a buyer – but, in the process, ends our association with that client. Moreover, their access to today’s technology means that they think they don’t need an external PR consultant to help them. This is an especially attractive option when economic times are hard.

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Web 2.0 Applications in Learning

Tony Karrer

Method Count Percent Alongside Formal Learning 26 63% Process Information / Training 22 54% Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) / Support Information 18 44% Commonly used resources, URL's to applications, documentation, Contact Information, etc. Firewalls - You can certainly install tools behind the firewall.

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