WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

There is an association for every profession, trade, and interest. In the United States alone, there are tens of thousands of associations and non-profit organizations working to support, develop, and advocate for their respective members and industries. Association LMS Buying Guide – from Talented Learning.

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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

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

JANUARY 10, 2017

Predictions for the next big trends in eLearning solutions started appearing before 2017 had even begun. With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? Trends Impacting Associations Right Now.

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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

MARCH 15, 2017

How can associations help turn the tide? But first, association leaders and learning professionals must know how to translate the promise of digital badges into practical strategies that engage members in relevant and meaningful ways. How associations can benefit from offering digital badges. · Register Here for Free Webinar!

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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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Twitter conversations during this session also sparked some interesting thoughts about how associations can inspire their member communities to become passionate about what their association has to offer. We know that a good education program can be a valued benefit to offer members, helping to increase member engagement.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

For associations, getting started with online learning can feel the same way. Many associations considering offering online learning to their members start by providing webinars, or recorded conference sessions online. Ensure that your vendor provides flexible models and understands how associations operate.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2018

Yet, many associations continue to have staff and volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs) design and develop online learning programs because that’s been the default mode of operation. These professional designed programs, grounded in learning theory and cognitive science, deliver the desired outcomes for their target audience.

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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 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

MARCH 28, 2017

Under Secretary of Education Ted Mitchell, will demand a mix of non-traditional programs and partnerships providing learning opportunities across a work life that is likely to span 60 years or more.” Associations are Missing From The Conversation. ” (‘Leapfrogging in higher ed’, Tech Crunch, Jan 27, 2017. .”

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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

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

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. The affordability issue.

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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

MAY 23, 2017

They’re more receptive to your marketing messages about educational programs, and will turn to you when they’re ready to invest in their education. Your association can also apply these behavioral science principles to strategies and tactics that help your members develop learning habits. Nurture the Motivation to Learn.

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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. We are looking forward to meeting the Higher Logic Community and helping you with any questions you have about your education programs!

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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

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 weeks) than graduate programs.

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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.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It’s time your association gets a podcast too. Like associations, there’s a podcast for every topic you can imagine. According to Craig Sorrell, podcaster and ‎marketing manager at Results Direct, associations can get a podcast started with a mixer, a USB mic, and podcasting software for as little as $200.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Only 30 minutes in and your highly energetic committee members have already come up with several new online learning program ideas. Since some of your courses have been around forever, you wonder if it might be time to sunset an educational program or two. However, sunsetting an educational program isn’t always easy.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You know your association should provide online learning programs to members and others in your industry. Here are some ways to build an online learning program with a limited budget. Know your competition and their programs. Here are several sources of educational content that are often overlooked by associations.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 15, 2017

First, create awareness in your target audiences—their awareness of the need for pursuing professional development and their awareness of the educational programs your association offers. The three E’s of marketing educational programs will help you succeed with each of these three phases of marketing. Evangelism Marketing.

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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 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

MAY 9, 2017

This week Eric Kuhn, opening keynoter at ASAE’s 2017 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference advised attendees to “ adopt social media next practices , not just best practices “, when describing social media as one of the most powerful marketing tools for associations. Value of Digital Badges for Association Members.

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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

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

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 systems do you need to integrate with? What types?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

If you have been providing continuing education programs or professional development training via your website or learning management system, but your members don’t seem to be interested in the training you are offering, how can you re-energize online learning for members? How to Really Involve Learners.

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