WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. This is where associations and digital badges come in.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Imagine: after a long day of work, errands, and household chores and duties, they manage to find time to finish the week’s assignments for the online course they’re taking with your association. A learning community makes courses more engaging and enjoyable. Enhance the online learning experience with a learning community.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. New Year, New Goals, New Technology.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

Co-authored by Linda Bowers, CTO, WBT Systems. Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. Associations face fierce competition from academic institutions, for-profit training companies and even individual subject matter experts.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

With just a couple of weeks to the end of the year and a huge variety of association learning solutions being showcased this week at ASAE Technology Conference 2016 , it’s a good time to look back at the association learning trends that were predicted for 2016 and see which of these are still relevant.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. Why Look to Associations?

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WBT Systems

MAY 23, 2017

Participating in online communities. Your association can also apply these behavioral science principles to strategies and tactics that help your members develop learning habits. Make sure your online courses include community forums. Shine a light on the learning behavior and activities of influencers in your community.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 5, 2016

WBT Systems is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the ASI Europe Insight Day hosted by Advanced Solutions International (ASI), October 19, 2016. The robust and configurable integration allows associations to easily align TopClass LMS with their internal processes and information needs.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

WBT Systems is delighted to be an official partner of the 2017 NiUG New Orleans Conference , hosted by NiUG International , May 22-24. Mike and Paul will be there to meet the NiUG community and talk to you about all your Association eLearning questions. ” We are very excited to sponsor NiUG New Orleans! .”

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

This week we were motivated by the keynote session of the Higher Logic Super Forum , where we heard Ken Schmidt of Harley Davidson describe the power of storytelling in creating a passionate member community that will champion your brand. Telling your story and championing community value for you.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

In this post, we have collected some articles that we think will be interesting for associations, and that touch on some of the challenges and opportunities for association education programs today. Six Issues Associations Are Having Difficulty Responding To. Mobile technology changes everything, and makes associations nervous.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 20, 2018

WBT Systems is delighted to be an official strategic partner of the 2018 NiUG Greater Chicago Conference , hosted by NiUG International , April 4-6, in Rosemont, Illinois. WBT Systems has been has been helping Associations to build and improve their education and certification programs for over 20 years.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Over the last few years, inbound marketing has become a key component of association marketing strategy. With inbound marketing, associations leverage content and online behavior tracking to develop and deepen relationships with prospective members and customers. The increasing use of CRM solutions by associations.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 24, 2017

What benefits truly increase value for association members, increasing engagement and ensuring that they renew their membership? It’s a question that many associations ask when planning benefit programs and communications to members. Best Benefit Ever = Association Education and Certification Programs.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

Since we’re in National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), it’s a good time to revisit a challenge that keeps coming up in association community discussions. Is recruiting volunteers and SMEs for online education…

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

The 3 C’s of social learning for associations will help you decide what approach works best for your association members when incorporating social learning into the design of education programs. How is Social Learning relevant to Associations? . What is Social Learning?

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. The social connectivity offered by digital badges aligns perfectly with the nature of association membership and education programs in particular.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

WBT Systems is delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 7th Annual Higher Logic Super Forum , taking place in Arlington, VA, November 14-15. The 2016 Higher Logic Super Forum is an exclusive two-day training, educational, and social event for Higher Logic clients, partners and community enthusiasts, with the theme: Results Driven.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

We’ve put together a quick summary of what the experts are saying about general trends for eLearning solutions and analysed how these might impact your association, so you can focus on innovating and developing your education programs in 2017. Trends Impacting Associations Right Now. So what do you need to know?

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

WBT Systems is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the NiUG Discovery 2016 Conference , hosted by NiUG International , April 11-13. Gilles and Mike will be flying over to meet the NiUG community and talk to you about all your Association eLearning questions. appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Is your association a learning organization? A learning organization becomes more like a community that members can feel a commitment to. Do any of these themes sound familiar to your association? The second article points out that association members are much more “tech savvy” than association executives may think.

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WBT Systems

MAY 1, 2018

What are your options if your association can’t afford an instructional designer? First, start connecting with other association e-learning professionals. You’ll find an active community of IDs online. Many authoring tools have lively online user communities. appeared first on WBT Systems. ASAE events.

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WBT Systems

MAY 29, 2023

Your association has an abundance of useful data in your LMS, AMS, website’s CMS, community platform, email marketing platform, and elsewhere. This data represents answers to questions— answers that lead to…

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 8, 2017

Their numbers alone are enough to compel associations to pay attention to the educational content and delivery methods these generations need and seek. Your association will want to develop relationships with them, prove your relevance, and provide what they need to excel in life. Millennials in the workplace.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 23, 2016

Why are Digital Badges the future of Association Education? Association members use their professional social networks, curated feeds, and a myriad of other digital channels to enhance their professional skills. It is the intrinsic, on-the-job skills and best practices that provide the most value and benefit to association members.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 3, 2016

WBT Systems will be exhibiting our award-winning TopClass Learning Management System and association learning solutions at Booth #615 during ASAE Tech 2016 , December 13-14. Extend the conversation with learning communities. ” Collaborate with Social Learning. Discover the Potential of Digital Badges.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The future looks bright for association e-learning. However, one missing element is clouding the picture for associations. One weakness is holding associations back from reaching their market potential and becoming lifelong learning powerhouses. Start with an association e-learning strategy. Can you guess what it is?

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

How Does a Culture of Learning Help an Association? If you want to prepare your association for the future, you need lifelong learners to take you there—that’s the only way to stay competitive and agile enough to solve today’s problems and face tomorrow’s unknown challenges. How Does an Association Create a Culture of Learning?

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WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2018

Since the EU approved GDPR on April 14, 2016, association technology firms have had lots of time to prepare for GDPR. In this post, we describe what your technology providers should do to help your association comply with GDPR. We’re not an European or international association. Your association is the “data controller.”.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 22, 2017

Associations have always been the first place members turn when thinking about professional development. Meet the new professional development competition for associations: higher education. “If What about associations—aren’t they stepping into that gap? “As Opportunities to lead where higher education falls short.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 11, 2022

The ‘nonprofit’ descriptor bothers many in the association community because ‘profit’ is not a dirty word. Associations must earn a healthy profit if they have any hope of fulfilling their mission. As the saying…

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

“ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm ”, a recently published whitepaper, outlines the potential for Associations to lead a much needed change in the current education industry. But they ask – are associations ready to lead this change? The Association Advantage for Employers.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

With less than a week to NiUG Discovery 2016 , we are excited to be sponsoring this great, interactive, learning and networking event for the iMIS Community! If the booth is busy, it can be difficult to ask all the questions you want to if you are conscious of other associations waiting to speak with the exhibitors also.

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WBT Systems

JULY 12, 2016

With 18,000 annual learners in 140 chapters located across North America, Gamma Phi Beta helps their members to realize their full potential by offering forward-thinking programs, opportunities and tools to become constructive, engaged leaders and contributors to the community.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Now’s the time for your association to start asking questions: How is the growth of the freelance economy impacting your association now? How could it impact your association in the next several years? From your association? What do you know about your industry’s freelance economy? In what capacities are they working?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

For an association-focused approach to content curation, you might also want to check out this mini-course recommended by the analysts at Tagoras to help you get started with curating learning content: How to Curate Content and Knowledge Like a Pro , or read our blog post on using your LMS as a content curation tool.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Have you ever heard people talk about studying for and obtaining their Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation? The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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