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

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

JUNE 20, 2016

As we approach the end of June, and with a little inspiration from last week’s blog on Reflective Learning , we thought it was a good time to look back at some of the most popular association learning blogs of the first half of 2016. Here we share 4 ways that education programs increase value for association members.

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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

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? . The 3 C's of Social Learning for Associations.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 31, 2017

Mike will be flying over to San Diego to meet the Personify community and talk to you about all your Association eLearning questions. WBT Systems has been has been helping Associations to build and improve their education and certification programs since 1995.

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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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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Technology continually creates new opportunities for your association’s educational programs, but it also lowers the barrier to entry for competitors to enter and disrupt your market. To stay top of mind (and top of market), you need to leverage your eLearning differentiator—your iconic advantage.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Gilles Defer and Mike Bourassa will be representing WBT Systems and will be demonstrating our award-winning Learning Management System for Associations , TopClass, which is fully integrated with the Higher Logic platform. TopClass LMS and Higher Logic Enable your Members to Learn and Engage Like Never Before!

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The recent whitepaper, “ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm ”, has generated significant conversation online about how associations need to lead change with education programs , as associations are uniquely poised to help bridge the growing gap between academic training and employers needs.

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WBT Systems

JULY 12, 2016

Blended Learning programs are the ideal way to deliver leadership development programs as they are more effective at creating behavioral change and deep learning. The eLearning Coach , Connie Malamed, outlines some of the benefits of blended learning as follows: Technology-enabled delivery can reach a geographically dispersed audience.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Is your association a learning organization? 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

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. Enhance your education programs with social and collaborative learning features in the new TopClass 10 LMS. ” Collaborate with Social Learning.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Just as we are seeing more organizations delivering education and certification programs through online Learning Management Systems , there is a growing expectation for organizations to be able to communicate and share knowledge with their customers, members, or employees efficiently and expertly online. Peer Pressure.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

How can you ensure your education program provides benefits to members of all ages? In June 2016, an article in Association Now magazine referenced a study titled “ Member Engagement Study: Aligning Organization Strategy With What Matters Most to Members.” Do millennial learners prefer different types of training?

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As we pack and ship our materials, arrange meetings with partners, clients and associations, and put the finishing touches on our TopClass demos, we started thinking about our top technology strategy tips for getting the most out of the conference. Have you got a plan? LOCATION: Top of the World, 401 E. Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 9, 2016

One way to improve the learner experience is to aim to improve engagement in our eLearning assessment by addressing the variety and format of the questions and answers we use. Here, WBT Systems’ Lead User Experience and Design Architect, James Sheil , talks us through how to enhance eLearning assessments easily with multimedia.

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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. At the start of the course, instructors should review community guidelines—the standard for all your online programs. It’s a lonely life.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Recently, eLearning Industry invited WBT Systems to contribute to the publication of a free eBook which addresses one of the biggest concerns faced by organizations – the complexity and difficulty of Learning Management System implementation. What reports and information will you need to evaluate your elearning programs? .

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Talented Learning

JUNE 5, 2019

That was the goal when the DirectEmployers Association (DE) envisioned its new learning portal, DE Academy. If you don’t fully understand your audience’s learning needs, preferences and behaviors, your program is at risk. Q&A HIGHLIGHTS: Tell us about the DirectEmployers Association. Choose technology wisely.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 28, 2016

Typically the pace is a little slower during this time of the year giving you the opportunity to step back and take a look at whether your current training programs and platform are meeting the goals that were originally expected. There are three key elements to reflect on to determine the success or short-comings of your training programs.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2016

In this modern world of ‘information at your fingertips’, how can your Learning Management System (LMS) help you to incorporate reflective learning in your education programs? Professionals are always on-the-go and increasingly ‘always connected’ to work and social pursuits via the internet on their smartphones.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 7, 2016

Your instructors, subject matter experts and content teams work together to ‘dish up’ education programs that align with the needs of your learners and the goals of the organization. Some suppliers will merely show you the produce ( feature list ) and provide a pricelist, leaving you to select, implement and manage your programs on your own.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 2, 2016

With less than two weeks to the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo 2016 , the largest event for Associations each year, we are putting in place our final preparations to exhibit at Booth #515. There will be over 400 companies offering technology solutions and a multitude of other business and hospitality services to associations. 10:15 a.m.–1:45

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WBT Systems

MAY 30, 2017

You made your way here because you wanted to read something that will help you do your job, in this case, increase attendance for your online learning programs. Some of these obstacles are self-created, some are environmental, and some may be related to your learning management platform and programs. Fear of failure.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

What are the essential functions of a Learning Management System for Associations? What are the basic elements an LMS for Associations must have to deliver effective, engaging member education and certification programs, while also simplifying the delivery of learning for administrators? Connect Learners for Collaboration.

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WBT Systems

MAY 29, 2018

But one decision often takes associations by surprise: Should you host your eLearning catalog and eCommerce on your LMS or on your association management system (AMS)? By the way, our TopClass LMS offers a turnkey integration with Personify, iMIS and other leading AMS solutions as well as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.

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WBT Systems

JULY 19, 2016

Have you tried curating content for your education programs? Rather than creating all your course content from scratch, learning content curation can help you to update and extend your member education programs with new material. The course catalog in your LMS is the repository for all your education program content.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Presentation of 2018 eLearning AWARD for LMS. KG), Frank Siepmann (eLearning Journal) and Linda Bowers (WBT Systems). The 2018 eLearning AWARD in the category for ‘Learning Management System’ (LMS) has been awarded to the project partners WBT Systems and Miele & Cie. eLearning Challenge.

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WBT Systems

MAY 24, 2016

What’s the difference between selling and marketing eLearning courses to learners – association members and non-members alike? for corporate members, as a service to extend or supplement learning & development programs. for corporate members, as a service to extend or supplement learning & development programs.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 17, 2017

Increasingly, associations are adopting Learning Management Systems (LMS) to help simplify the administration and delivery of education and certification programs to a membership that is more geographically dispersed, increasingly busy, and dealing with a changing economy which can make it more difficult to attend meetings and conferences in person.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 9, 2022

Unless you ask are you exclusive which means “the only learning system” at the company, association, etc – the vendors won’t cover that, while showing you the clients. Ditto for associations – trade and professional. Not relevant. The vendors as a whole, not just the 75, will always show big names.

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WBT Systems

JULY 26, 2016

Is your association generating as much non-dues revenue as it needs to, wants to, or has the potential to? One great way to do this is to look to your online education and certification programs – with your Association Learning Management System, generating non-dues revenue is easy! Extend your Reach to a Wider Audience.

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WBT Systems

JULY 25, 2017

But even when people have access to the web, another type of digital divide may present a challenge to associations with online learning programs—a digital readiness gap. If the target market for your educational programs is on the wrong side of this gap, you need to know and you need a plan for bridging the gap. Digital skills.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Digital Badges are a part of these changes and are set to make a big impact on education and certification programs in 2017. It is no longer a foregone conclusion that organizations, associations, employers, or individuals are happy solely with courses and training from traditional higher-level and training institutions.

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