WBT Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2016

As a starting point for evalutating your current learning solution, you might want to have a look at the post “ When is it Time for a New LMS “, and ask these questions: Are your learners frustrated? Since January is a very busy time of the year this can be a daunting task. Has your organization outgrown your LMS?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

So increasingly, non-profit associations must compete in a “for-profit” manner to win business for their continuing education programs. Traditional education isn’t producing enough qualified people to support today’s rapidly changing business needs. skills gap ” problem. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem? According to the U.S.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 20, 2016

One key benefit that can help deliver more value to members is a strong, engaging education program that keeps learners coming back for more training. Improving Learner Engagement among Association Members. Support Professional Learners Offline with an LMS. Five Differences between Association and Corporate LMS.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

If you make your living in the lifelong learning business, you don’t want to rely on obsolete information to do your job. 2 – There are no “right-brain” or “left-brain” learners. But, on the contrary, researchers say learners, even young learners, cannot multi-task. This one surprised me too.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

“ The report also mentions some competitive ideas for new strategies to make education and certification programs more attractive to learners. For a lighter read, this article in the Harvard Business Review notes that “ continuous personal development is fundamental to career growth [and] professional satisfaction.”

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

These opportunities to lead in changing professional education will affect how such programs are delivered, assessed and valued by learners, employers and the professional and trade associations providing education and certification within their respective industries. Integrations between Systems become Crucial.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Make sure that you clearly outline the learning objectives and details for the seminar, conference or course in your course catalog and promotional materials, to help these learners to quickly recognize the value of these connection programs. Company employees are busier than ever.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Sometimes it’s nice to take a step back from all the news, busy work days, our hectic social and family lives and take some time to reflect, refocus, and refresh. The results that Harley Davidson have achieved by leveraging the stories and passion of their community are incredible, and are outlined in this Harvard Business Review article.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2017

When you’re a lifelong learner, it’s frustrating to see people in positions of power who don’t understand the value of professional development. Perhaps because they’re not lifelong learners, they don’t see why their employees need it. Coach employees on making a case for professional development. Do your research. Present options.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

A well-marked trail helps hikers get up a mountain efficiently and safely—and well-marked learning pathways helps learners achieve professional goals efficiently too. Learning pathways enhance the value of your online learning programs and increase the loyalty of learners. Benefits of learning pathways for learners and associations.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 12, 2016

We ask them all about business drivers, trends, market opportunities, use cases, demand, competition and measurable successes. Today’s learners, of any age, want to consume just-in-time resources and to leverage the collective knowledge to get to best content instantly, inexpensively and reliably. In 2016, it is not so simple.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2017

How could it affect your business model, membership model, and the products and services you offer? They’re willing to invest in their business and themselves by pursuing professional development. How are freelancers different from other learners? Make sure your learners know about your association’s job board.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2018

These consultants know the association LMS market, are familiar with how associations use learning platforms, and understand the association learning business model. You need to pinpoint what you need on the instructional, administrative and technical side of the LMS and what learners need on their side. Requirements analysis meetings.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

So increasingly, non-profit associations must compete in a “for-profit” manner to win business for their continuing education programs. Traditional education isn’t producing enough qualified people to support today’s rapidly changing business needs. skills gap ” problem. According to the U.S.

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WBT Systems

JULY 17, 2018

Do they have plans to enhance the user experience for staff and learners? How about improving system performance or security? Learning business models, products, and delivery formats are also changing. Everyone— colleges and universities , for-profits, and MOOCs—is getting into the lifelong learning business.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 12, 2017

These stories also demonstrate how the course impacted their life or business and will help keep your current students motivated. #3 An online community helps learners practice and remember what they’ve learned. The post 12 Ways to Add Extra Value to Your Online Courses appeared first on WBT Systems.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

Co-authored by Linda Bowers, CTO, WBT Systems. So increasingly, non-profit associations must compete in a “for-profit” manner to win business for their continuing education programs. Traditional education isn’t producing enough qualified people to support today’s rapidly changing business needs.

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2016

There are a multitude of blogs and articles outlining the benefits of taking free online courses for professional development to advance your career, but do these courses actually deliver the value and opportunity they profess to provide to adult learners? Lower fees for learners due to the lower costs of delivering education online.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

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. If time isn’t set aside for learning, people will be too busy to make time. Hire learners.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2018

IDs have experience working in a wide range of organizations and industries with diverse groups of learners. Design learning interactions—a mix of lessons, exercises, and activities that guide learners through new information and build upon existing knowledge. 7: Increase learner interaction. 2: See expertise in action.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 29, 2018

In other words, I’m most interested in learning solutions designed for business customers and channel partners, association members, continuing education participants and the public-at-large. Needless to say, business is brisk. Below are 10 of the most common questions I’ve received this year. REPLAY THIS WEBINAR NOW!

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

What skills do people need to enter a career in your industry, advance their career, or improve business success? At the end of a learning pathway, the learner receives a digital badge or certificate. Learners can commit to the extent they wish. Quizzes during a lesson to help learners recall and apply information.

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WBT Systems

JULY 3, 2018

Associations are well-positioned to take advantage of the increased employer and learner interest in competency-based learning. Why the digital badges business is booming. Learners of all ages value digital badges. In this “prove it” economy, digital badges are public evidence of a learner’s accomplishments.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

As industry experts, sponsors can bring value to your online learning programs by helping learners achieve their goals. They would appreciate being an integral part of the attendee or learner experience—an online learning sponsorship can provide that role. Offer learner-centric sponsorships. But, think about the learner first.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 9, 2018

Add the “I’m so busy” syndrome, short attention spans, and propensity for distraction, and you can see why light-speed learning is in demand. Learners want knowledge now and they want it quick, and that’s what they’re getting—elsewhere. It helps turn infrequent learners into habitual learners. 2: Human Mode.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 30, 2018

And then there’s the risk factor: only half of new businesses make it past five years. How can we improve the learning experience and provide our learners something they can’t get elsewhere? Your association is in the competitive lifelong learning business and needs staff who are willing to step up and become intrapreneurs.

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WBT Systems

JULY 10, 2018

Associations have long been leaders in the lifelong learning business—which is why it’s so shocking to see how few associations support staff’s professional development, according to these survey results from Association Media & Publishing. Better serve learners and members. Prepare your business case.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2017

While enrolled in your online learning programs, adult learners are also working, parenting, taking care of household chores, or trying to find time for social lives and other activities. The post How to Build Spaced Learning into Your Online Courses appeared first on WBT Systems. What happens?

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Over the last five years, new LMS companies have poured into the marketplace filling an obvious need of customer service and targeted business solutions. Now small businesses and even individuals can easily and rapidly get going. WBT Systems. . WBT Systems. . eLogic Learning. Cornerstone. . Blackboard.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Business basics. Even if they have sufficient industry knowledge, most of them don’t have business chops. Include industry-relevant business management classes in your online programs. It’s designed to help the learner achieve a goal, for example, prepare for a specific career. Skills employers are seeking.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 1, 2017

Benefits of Flipped Learning for Adult Learners. Don’t overwhelm busy members with too much pre-work. The post Flipped Learning Increases the Value of Conference Education appeared first on WBT Systems. Pick the right sessions. Test how much pre-work is appropriate.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

People get busy. When more students enjoy and complete your course successfully, your eLearning programs benefit from their return business and referrals. #1 Chunking content into ten minute segments and then allowing learners 10 minutes to digest is the best way to learn.”. Online learning presents additional challenges.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 30, 2017

Here are five key, cutting-edge LMS gamification capabilities that are making a measurable winning difference in business learning environments all over the world: 1) Points. When learners complete desired activities the LMS awards points to their account. What are 500 points worth? Perhaps a badge. 2) Badges and Levels.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

This whitepaper makes several recommendations to help associations review their strategy and ready themselves to become a leading voice in changing the way we provide continuing education, professional development, and certification to professional learners. appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Podcasts are an ideal format for delivering educational content to adult learners because they are…. Many popular podcasts last an hour or more, but short podcasts may be more appealing to busy students. The post Your Association Members & Customers Have an Ear for Podcasts appeared first on WBT Systems.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

As 2019 begins, 762 vendors are on our learning systems radar – and new innovators are entering the fray all the time. With so many players and so much pressure to differentiate, it’s no surprise that some are growing their business through acquisitions. 20 Three Categories Define the Learning Systems Domain.

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WBT Systems

MAY 30, 2017

Or, you didn’t notice because you’re a learner. Offer mentoring or coaching to new learners. As if inner demons weren’t enough, learners must also contend with the barriers imposed by their job, lifestyle, and environment. Include learner outcomes in the description and promotion for each program. Probably not.

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