eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Can create custom themes within the system, all the way down to the color of the mouse click “hover&#. E-Commerce and accepts multi-currencies. Let’s say you wanted to start charging a price for a course you currently provide for free. Easy to use Front End. Reporting including the ability to do ad-hoc. Bottom Line.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Productivity 72

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

It comes from me talking to vendors, buyers, monitoring the industry all the while taking notes and seeing the trends/patterns appear right before my eyes. Web site stinks = product stinks. What has always amazed me are number of e-learning vendor web sites whose design looks like it came from 1995 when Netscape ruled the land.

vendor 86

vendor Site Web e-learning vendor 86

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Speaking of holding in a pattern, here is a list of vendors – SaaS and desktop who output to HTML5 (please note: that this does not include authoring tool vendors whose product can be seen on a tablet, including the iPad – which is achieved thorough a web browser). E-Learning Vendors and Apps.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS Rapid Intake 72

eLearning 24-7

MAY 19, 2014

The fact of the matter is that e-learning was devised as online learning and not electronic learning – which aligns more to CBT (computer based training), network to network training via your own internal network before online was available to all, and so forth. then you should have knowledge about e-learning.

vendor 75

vendor Authoring Tools Compliance Training Virtual Classroom 75

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. The vendor’s salesperson tells you want you want to hear. .&# Do you listen to your customers?

Case Study 61

Case Study Custom vendor SkillSoft 61

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 28, 2011

What I like about conferences is the ability to see the latest products and hear the pitches from the vendors. Demonstrations are crucial, whether it is a 30 minute one, with an audience or one on one, with a potential customer. Regardless, you need to have your product out and showing. TK 11 Products.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 65

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Productivity Product Authoring Tools 65

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Learning Tech in the UK does an awful job. . Free food – sandwiches and stuff. On the plus side, there wasn’t that dumb BINGO thing folks walk around and get vendors to stamp (some of which just leave the stamp there) for a shot at winning something. For those who don’t win – free spam for a year!

vendor 0

vendor Totara e-learning vendor Flash 0

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

CBT Prior to online learning known then as WBT, and then the latter term of e-learning (vendors today, use it to refer to content that is online), there was CBT. CBT was the “new” and exciting way to learn. Oh, and access wasn’t free. WBT (Web-Based Training). BB dominated.

Compliance Training 81

Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 81

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Basic systems – people are being overwhelmed with systems that shove as much as they can into their product and overcharge for it. If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. Extended Enterprise/Channel Product/Distributors Market.

Trends 70

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 70

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 18, 2012

. – they will set the deadlines and inform you that once you sign the implementation schedule, then it will be delivered on that date, unless you decide to add things or mass customize or forget to return docs needed to move forward. They train you on how to use the product. 1st year of training and support for free.

LMS 73

LMS Support vendor e-learning vendor 73

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Basic systems – people are being overwhelmed with systems that shove as much as they can into their product and overcharge for it. If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. Extended Enterprise/Channel Product/Distributors Market.

Trends 69

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The year kicked off with lots of potential, lots of excitement in the air and lots of customers gearing up to purchase new systems, despite global economic woes. Mobile Learning. LMSs – Finally vendors took notice. Audio editing – still no match to Audacity, a free program. Market as a whole. Authoring Tools.

vendor 85

vendor CD-ROM e-learning vendor Offline 85

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Dozens of LMS vendors, had typos on their web pages, zero screens of the system, links that went nowhere and two kicked up my Firewall warning of possible privacy collection and one had a Trojan Horse (I use a hardcore firewall and A/V). toll free number or multiple countries toll free numbers. Global Landscape. Helloooo?

vendor 66

vendor LMS Skype Social Media 66

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. Here are five trends that are being seen in the market, but one of these trends can cause consternation, among current customers. In a market this size, and with so many vendors overly focused on the U.S. Acquisition and Memories.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 29, 2014

World of Learning Conference – Birmingham, UK – Lots of potential here. Well organized – a must show for e-learning vendors in 2015. If I am a LMS vendor who is either exploring Europe, has clients in Europe or wants to have clients in Europe – you should be here. . Here is one for free.

LMS 92

LMS SCORM vendor Microsoft 92

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 17, 2013

I see two factors: Person really doesn’t know the product inside and out and so they tell you want you want to hear. ” Then you find it they have to heavily customize it – charge extra for that – and the interface is buggy. ” I think this should apply to every salesperson who is pitching their product. #1

LMS 79

LMS vendor Issue Sales 79

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Many of us, see e-learning vendors who put $$$ ahead of their customers. Interactyx - 20% discount on a purchase of TOPYX LMS and 5 free ej4 courses (they make HTML5 courses), (value $2,500). Momindum Studio – 5 hours of free rich media publication with Momindum Studio (valued at $1,500). No thank you.

Harassment Training 72

Harassment Training Rapid Intake Wondershare vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 3, 2014

With 2014 already in play, it is time for many LMS vendors to awaken by the trumpets playing the background – you might think it is Muzak, but no it’s trumpets. What features will set you (LMS vendor) apart from others – and entice customers? Open source and free video compression standard.

Video 84

Video LMS Change Ratio 84

eLearning 24-7

MAY 13, 2014

Thrilled and angry about lack of free coffee – is it too much to ask for the amount of coin dropped to attend the show? Although after talking to several vendors, irritation seemed to be a part of their response to me. And the lack of free coffee. Debuts of a few products that intrigued me. Quick Notes.

Authoring Tools 69

Authoring Tools Conference ASTD Blended Learning 69

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 10, 2010

There are those who provide the first year free of customer service/tech support. Speed tends to be quicker – hearing from their customers and making improvements based on that feedback. Customer service can be personalized and turnaround time is fast. Very poor customer service and support. E-Learning 24/7.

Market 60

Market LMS LCMS vendor 60

eLearning 24-7

MAY 5, 2013

One channel partner/customer (which might be a company – often seen with TP) is a child. B2C – Business to Customer. Custom tenants – each can have its own look, branding. Big Wins: Comes with free courses and course marketplace – one click to add to system. who are children. BizLibrary $-$$.

Enterprise 85

Enterprise Association Learning Management System LMS Portal 85

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

It’s free. elearning maker - another product form e-doceo; screenwriting, storyboards, media inserts, selection and moving of elements plus more; a beginner could use some of the features, but a developer has some additional capabilities and flexibilities. It’s free. Works Windows and Linux, inc.

eLearning Tools 85

eLearning Tools Authoring Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion 85

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

best products that work under water (summer time) and from the e-learning prospective – the best authoring tools. 10: TechSmith Camtasia Studio – I’ve debated numerous times if a product that is more of a screen recorder with added feature sets deserves to be in an authoring tool set. and SCORM/AICC.

Authoring 104

Authoring Tools Brainshark PPT 104

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 20, 2013

From an interaction (listed as interactivity) to a feature within the product. Because the industry as a whole is a lemming, I expect more vendors to come on board. In just the past month, I have seen quite a few vendors add this capability in their product – and for the most part they are all RCAT products.

Authoring 74

Authoring Market Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion 74

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

When you hear the term “browser agnostic&# , what this means is that the product or solution will work on any browser. But with LMS vendors jumping into the mobile learning sector, at least in some cases, it may be a tad misleading. When a Course Authoring Tool Built-In is not a Free Built-In. Browser Agnostic.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 69

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

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 13, 2013

Q : I am curious on why Cornerstone On Demand, Saba and SumTotal do not appear in your top twenty lists even though they appear on other sites as the best products in the market. Every e-learning consulting/research firm, etc. I just dropped a chunk of my budget on your system – I should get support and service for free.

SumTotal 73

SumTotal Blogging vendor Saba 73

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

They are a next gen of lite LMSs (feel free my post “When is a LMS, Not a LMS”). New features include m-learning on the iPad with native app (no on/off synch), integrates with Yammer, themes, custom URL, assessment tool, the authoring tool is the key component, help and feedback tab. 20 Saba Learning Suite.

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2011

They involved talent management, “hello and goodbye” with vendors, social learning, upswing in mobile learning, new feature sets in the authoring tool space, flat lining in web conferencing and standalone platforms. LMSs/LCMS/CMS/learning platforms in commercial and open space continued their presence.

Blended Learning 94

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Augmented Reality vendor 94

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2011

Miss Targeted – A frequent guest, whereas they add features or enhancements that do not target their current customer base or future -example: they include corporate yet include rubrics. Part of this reasoning, is tied to size of customer base. . Customer support. Customer Service. We hear you. Tech Support.

Association Learning Management System 78

Association Learning Management System Market LMS Association LMS 78

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW SERIES: As part of our tenth anniversary celebrations, we proudly present ‘Crystal Balling with Learnnovators’, a thought-provoking interview series that attempts to gaze into the future of e-learning. Mike: Early adopters are broken into two categories, traditional e-learning vendors and new market entrants.

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Seems to show a level of customer service we have all come to expect when testing something or trying it out before we buy it. Why are some vendors making it impossible? Why are some vendors treating you as a spy or something sinister when you just want to try out the product? Customer friendly – No.

Authoring 68

Authoring SCATE Tools Assima 68

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Many e-learning vendors put $$$ ahead of their customers. Thus, it is wonderful to see vendors who have stepped forward and said, “we care&# , “we value you&# , by offering giveaways during this holiday season. OpenSesame – $100 in free LMS ready courses. It’s a shame.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 45

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Harassment Training iPad vendor 45

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2014

To boldly go where no e-learning speaker from Los Angeles in the last few years has presented at… Wheeee Wheee. Feel free to make your own wheee sound). E-Learning Date. For those of uninitiated, Online Educa Berlin, is an e-learning conference geared towards higher education and with some corporate.

Conference 66

Conference Compliance Training Authoring Tools Online 66

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The challenge though is that there are customers who have no desire and zero interest to use or have a TM in their system. Even if it is integrated at no additional charge, there are customers who will never use it. Continued increase in the number of vendors, regardless of size or target customer size (i.e Blackboard.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 31, 2012

This was my third TK in a row to attend, and as usual it contained some WOW on the part of some products, some “huh” on others and even a few “boos” Overall Expo Analysis. Nice selection of vendors – in general. Significant increase in custom development shops – the most I have seen ever at TK12.

TechKnowledge 71

TechKnowledge Assessment PPT vendor 71

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

So, if you include Facebook like in your LMS, wouldn’t it be logical to assume that people would follow the same approach and mechanism, that they use in the actual real Facebook product? But, the reason I constantly bash this into e-learning vendors heads is this just DON’T GET IT. E-Learning 24/7.

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2012

This will become one of the biggest features in 2012 – especially with people wanting to create simulations without being an e-learning developer. Assessment/Survey/Polls – If your product doesn’t have it – you need it. I hope it does – especially with SaaS products. People want it.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 76