eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

For the past month, I have been conducting a survey on learning platforms and specifically learning management systems. . The data shows that what many vendors assume end users want is far from accurate. Too many vendors are focusing on talent/performance management as the next feature/component in their systems.

Association Learning Management System 77

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Blended Learning 77

eLearning 24-7

MAY 5, 2013

Multi-Tenant: Some people refer to it as portals and sub-portals. You can find a lot of LMS companies who provide different information on the size of business. Literally a one stop shop of a system. Actually it means many things which is why the term itself should be kicked to the curb with serious force. Compliance.

Enterprise 85

Enterprise Association Learning Management System LMS SAP 85

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

LMS Products of the Year 2010. I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered. Emerging Technology (Innovative) – Systems that incorporates innovative features or components ahead of the curve; and it works – clearly the key here.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

On 11-18-2010, I was part of an online panel discussing whether the LMS as we know it is dead and if not, what is the evolution of the LMS. Thus, the LMS vendors are creating a Bogeyman – their own bogeyman, and it does not have to be that way. Far too many LMS vendors are stuck in a rut.

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

The LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal market continues to be strong. Make no mistake about it, the worry signs that the LMS is near death is so wrong. In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. Acquiring another LMS or e-learning vendor.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2010

As social learning continues to grow, LMS/LCMS vendors are taking various approaches. While some view themselves as “social learning&# savvy, incorporating various components, others seem to see themselves as just sitting on the sidelines. The days are gone, when everyone is going to use a LMS.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 4, 2011

That is what one senior exec said to me, the other day when it came to social learning. I shot off the usual reasons, the benefits, the gains and then found myself expanding into the next possibilities of where a system and content authoring tool had to go. Opens up learning, and makes your solution a one stop service.

Social Learning 77

Social Learning LCMS Social Learning Portal 77

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

We seek to enrich our end users with engaging course content, solid LMSs that are easy to use, navigate and meet our needs. We are extremely interested in SAAS based solutions, but we have expectations that align to the entire LMS industry. LMS Vendors. 15% offer a trial – from my latest LMS directory.

vendor 66

vendor LMS Skype Social Media 66

eLearning 24-7

JULY 3, 2010

OmniSocial is a social learning platform, with learning management capabilities and with the ability to select individual apps in the system and only use those you select to install onto your web site or learning portal. OmniSocial can be a standalone, or be integrated with your LMS. User management.

Mzinga 53

Mzinga Productivity Product Portal 53

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Numbers will continue and I see a real jump in percentile of these types of systems. They are similar to what you see in your standard LMS, course content, learning paths, reporting – but it is not as robust (which is fine for some end users). Plus, the key factor for these types of systems – is storage.

Trends 70

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 70

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As the camera goes over the buildings, a series of voices say, “something is going on down there&# , well in the LMS world; something is going on down there. LMS Vendors and Tablets Update. But with LMS vendors jumping into the mobile learning sector, at least in some cases, it may be a tad misleading.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 69

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Association LMS Association Learning Management System Market 69

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 18, 2011

If you are like the thousands of other people exploring the purchase of a learning management system, the key to success is asking the right questions. . Because if you are using a content authoring tool that is SCORM 2004, then you must find a system that is at least 2004. with the system.

vendor 68

vendor LMS AICC Compliance Training 68

CommLab India

AUGUST 16, 2016

Developing an e-learning course involves the following steps which, if followed correctly, will bring optimum results. Design: E-learning strategy and a detailed content outline are prepared after analyzing the learners and the training content, and aligning the content with the learning objectives.

Blended Learning 44

Blended Learning Outsource Compliance Training Case Study 44

eLearning 24-7

MAY 2, 2011

I see this as one of the most important features for any learning management system, open source or commercial. Innovation drives the market (regardless if it is e-learning or not). Content authoring tools that have to be used on the desktop of your cpu, no longer is required.

Open Source 77

Open Source e-learning vendor VOIP vendor 77

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Numbers will continue and I see a real jump in percentile of these types of systems. They are similar to what you see in your standard LMS, course content, learning paths, reporting – but it is not as robust (which is fine for some end users). Plus, the key factor for these types of systems – is storage.

Trends 69

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 e-Learning Content & Version Control Earlier this week, Janet Clarey wrote about the " Preservation of e-Learning Content." She raised the question about e-Learning content and how well companies keep track of content updates. Is that true?)

Version 100

Version Content Second Life Rapid eLearning 100

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 30, 2012

If everyone is saying their retention rate is over 90%, with some companies telling me it is 100%, then how is it possible that a)no one is leaving their system, but b) people are leaving other systems. If everyone is content with your system, and there are 450-500 vendors out there, then how is it, people are leaving?

LMS 73

LMS Server vendor Calendar 73

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 26, 2011

EasyGenerator is a SaaS based content authoring tool that is like a piece of fine sculpture, with some cracks, but beauty that is hidden within. Vendor can create a component so you can push directly into your LMS, without having to upload it directly (extra cost). Offers ability to create a TOC (Table of Contents).

Easygenerator 68

Easygenerator Authoring Productivity Product 68

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

SCORM Player communicating with your vendor’s solution, for example, if you were creating your own LMS and Rapid Intake’s rapid e-learning authoring tool, it includes a SCORM Player API. Cliqset -social web service that helps users share and discover content and discuss it with other users. No problem.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

On 11-18-2010, I was part of an online panel discussing whether the LMS as we know it is dead and if not, what is the evolution of the LMS. Thus, the LMS vendors are creating a Bogeyman – their own bogeyman, and it does not have to be that way. Far too many LMS vendors are stuck in a rut.

vendor 40

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 40

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 14, 2012

Student, Teacher and Parent portals – It goes without saying on the student and teacher portals. Some systems stress this as super important, but teachers in general find overly active parents as irritating, especially when they blame the teacher and not their wonderful child. Wizlearn – AsknLearn LMS.

Education 74

Education Social Networks Moodle Blackboard 74

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 10, 2011

Recently, I conducted an emerging technology survey related to e-learning and the results show that end users are utilizing technology more then ever before and are seeking product features that LMS and content authoring tools, do not offer at this current time. With an increase in e-learning sales a, projections of 7.1

Authoring Tools 77

Authoring Tools Augmented Reality Flash to HTML5 Conversion LCMS 77

eLearning 24-7

MAY 3, 2010

What it is though, is something that will rock your foundation and can turn the LMS world standing on their head, because now you can become your own learning SCORM compliant system. Can test your course content to verify that it is SCORM 2004 compliant (TEST). Your e-learning or web portal?

SCORM 45

SCORM Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 45

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As the camera goes over the buildings, a series of voices say, “something is going on down there&# , well in the LMS world; something is going on down there. LMS Vendors and Tablets Update. Two years ago, lots of LMS vendors were saying their systems were browser agnostic. Get your tablets here.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Association LMS Association Learning Management System Market 40

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 11, 2012

While mobile learning is moving at an incredible speed, faster than anticipated by some of my colleagues, it does not come without a cost. If you listen to content authoring tool vendors who have added the capability of HTML5 it is easy to misunderstand what some are saying is not what you assume to be true.

Pipes 71

Pipes vendor Offline iPad 71

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 12, 2011

I have seen over 150 systems, 80 plus authoring tools, dozens of web conferencing products, mobile learning, quiz assessment tools, CMSs and learning portals, and not everyone of them meets those two statements. Learning Management Systems, LCMS, Learning Portals. Melon Lite LMS.

Authoring Tools 68

Authoring Tools vendor NexLearn Authorware 68

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 6, 2010

Plateau LMS is a Talent Management System, made up of four modules. Plateau Learning. Modules built into the system (simple turn on, when purchased, otherwise they are turned off). Add on modules (beyond the TMS four modules): The add on modules, include the I-Content, Talent Gateway. 140 Canned Reports.

Plateau 64

Plateau System Productivity Product 64

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

They see an opportunity in the SMB space where customers may not want to purchase an ERP for HR or a full blown HRIS and then purchase or have a LMS. The downside is that some of the vendors will reduce down their L/D components and focus more on the TM side of things. OpenText purchased Operital, a LMS based in Australia.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

CommLab India

JANUARY 26, 2017

You have heard about e-learning and are looking to contact vendors for a quote. But before doing that, it is a good idea to understand the typical services e-learning vendors provide and how they price those services. Services provided by e-learning vendors and how they are priced.

e-learning vendor 44

e-learning vendor vendor Services Outsource 44

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Oh, for those who were ready to put the LMS into the ground and cover it with dirt? A significant number of vendors, reported higher revenue and sales numbers in 2010, then in 2009. More vendors entering the “Lite&# LMS space which incorporates the “month to month&# pricing structure and includes “storage&#.

vendor 69

vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 5, 2011

When it comes to the e-learning market, specifically the LMS space (and you can toss in LCMS, CMS, Learning Portals as well), there are a lot of traps that customers fall into and can’t get out. Courses cannot be transferred over – 3rd party course content – from your 3rd party vendor.

Case Study 61

Case Study Custom vendor SkillSoft 61

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At one time BlueVolt was just a spark, a system among many other systems in the market. BlueVolt is an electrically charged LMS, that harnesses key elements to make it formidable extended enterprise competitor to Absorb. Multi-Tenet capabilities – it is after all ideal for an extended enterprise system.

Productivity 71

Productivity Product Association Learning Management System Compliance Training 71

CommLab India

MAY 2, 2017

So, you have decided to provide e-learning options to your employees. Let’s assume you have hired an e-learning vendor for creating SCORM compliant e-learning courses. Now, you need a platform to host these courses – a Learning Management System (LMS).

LMS 54

LMS vendor e-learning vendor Hosting 54

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 27, 2011

A trend that is happening in the LMS market more so than in the other e-learning markets, is the failure to follow their path of success. In 2009 and 2010, many vendors in the LMS market, tossed in items that at one time were extra fees. The spin of course, is that open source systems enable APIs.

Trends 75

Trends vendor Association Learning Management System LMS 75

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2011

You have already a LMS and you love it. You do not want to switch, but your current LMS, doesn’t have the social learning or any social learning features I need or want. Attaches to your current Legacy LMS. If it truly achieves its premise then it will be a game changer in the LMS space. Live is live.

Blended Learning 73

Blended Learning Innovation Productivity Product 73

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 25, 2010

E-Learning and all forms within are normally taken via your desktop computer and either hitting your company’s server with your browser or going to a hosted LMS vendor’s solution. Creating high-def video for your courses, or people can upload for social learning or add high-def simulations or movies.

Compliance Training 70

Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion iPad LCMS 70

mLearning Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Several more of the Tier 2/Tier 3 LMS vendors also “tossed their hat in the ring” (or towards it anyway) announcing some way of publishing content so it could appear via a mobile browser on the iPhones , iPads and Android device trying to capture a few of their most “loyal fans” in learning land. Validated (“Triple”).

Social Networks 56

Social Networks Flash to HTML5 Conversion Flash Flash Player 56