eLearning 24-7

JUNE 10, 2010

Today, I was going to discuss how to market your LMS to your employees, but instead wish to focus on a common question, I often receive about LMS vendors. One additional word, as many of you may know, I have launched my “Secret LMS Shopper&# program which will provide an unbiased review of a LMS/LCMS vendor, incl.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 13, 2013

But, I do not look at the number of users, number of clients (in terms of ranking as the best of the best), I look at the platform as a whole – including those extra variables people tend to leave out - user interface, customer service, support, training and a few other items. . Service calls not being returned.

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 3, 2010

The information will only be used for the drawing, and if you are selected to win, for the vendor to contact you. On November the 18th, I was on a panel discussing whether or not the LMS is dead. This past day, a summary of the discussion was sent to participants of the event. E-Learning 24/7. Clarification.

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Harassment Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion iPad vendor 58

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. In that discussion, each of us covered various avenues and in a couple of topics all commented. Oh, yeah, social learning. More capabilities, more features, more services.

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 27, 2015

This year, I estimated a 55/60% e-learning, including some ILT vendors offering some type of e-learning component. . In all the years I have attended and have known about ATD (formally ASTD), this year is by far the most in terms of e-learning vendors, especially those in the LMS space.

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Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 17, 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.

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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.

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 13, 2011

Hiring someone who offers business intelligence services. Contacting the competitor directly, using a false email address or personal cell phone or having a friend contact the vendor for information. You are provided information, insight, exclusive scoops, m-learning tablet news, mini-reviews and more. I post daily.

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eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 29, 2020

A topic that easily could be a separate blog post, with the amount to discuss, so with this post, I will focus more on key takeaways and approaches, rather than going into all the nuances of achieving success (which will be covered in Dec on certification programs through online learning). The name of this strategy? Blue Ocean. .

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eLearning 24-7

MARCH 5, 2010

Now, we are talking about your base LMS, not their super duper LMS (if they offer such – and not all vendors do). Some vendors offer this and it is becoming more popular). You can add it at any time and the vendor will integrate it, often with their professional services helping out (for an additional fee) or with their IS folks.

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

One of the most irritating things I see in the market, is when a feature or service that is commonly free turns into a fee based. Especially, when it can mislead end users, who maybe unaware that the feature or service is not needed. I have seen this with a couple of vendors and thought to myself, are they kidding me?

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

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Hunch – questions and answers service that offers solutions to user-entered problems. Hunch is designed so that every time it’s used, it learns something new. Adaptive Learning with a Social Q/A twist. Cliqset -social web service that helps users share and discover content and discuss it with other users.

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eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 15, 2010

It is your TOS (Terms of Service). It includes what is not acceptable in such discussions, forums, social networking like pages in the system, micro blogging like, etc. But, without fun, social learning turns into a yo-yo. E-Learning 24/7. Never go in there and remove things you do not like.

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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. ISP (Internet Service Providers) fees were high. WBT (Web-Based Training).

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eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2011

I see it a lot, especially with social learning and the wonderment of some vendors of adding a “discussion forum and text chat room&# as part of their solution. Customer Service. I know, I have. Great stuff, for 1996. I even see it with reports – and with their “ad-hoc&# capability. I know plenty.

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

One of the most irritating things I see in the market, is when a feature or service that is commonly free turns into a fee based. Especially, when it can mislead end users, who maybe unaware that the feature or service is not needed. I have seen this with a couple of vendors and thought to myself, are they kidding me?

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Plus many vendors will include special “customized&# options for you – and then tell you what they are – during your discussions or upon your final negotiations. Yes I can Do it OR Maybe not… Depending on what you are seeking in a customization, some vendors will tell you that it is either doable or not.

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eLearning 24-7

JUNE 2, 2016

Lots of folks interested in my Find an LMS service (I find three LMSs for you) and my new e-learning strategy services (contact me if interested). . I saw a lot more folks than in previous shows and more e-learning vendors too. And where is the future of training and learning is going?

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Forums and discussion boards. E-Commerce. Customized skinning – albeit in today’s market there are some vendors who charge for skins – disgusting! Excluding the above, there are vendors out there who charge extra for. Modules in 2012. Widgets or Gadgets (as a module). Web conferencing module.

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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. In that discussion, each of us covered various avenues and in a couple of topics all commented. Oh, yeah, social learning. More capabilities, more features, more services.

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eLearning 24-7

MARCH 15, 2010

You are going to grow, there is a “potential&# for more seats, as your company grows – and you continue to build upon your training services. They have to sell you on why they want to be your vendor – and you have to sell them on why they should give you better pricing then the person who calls out of the blue.

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eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

I’m not a lead gen for the vendors listed – rather the goal is to provide you with vendors that meet numerous criteria including UI, features, support/service, mobile, feedback from current and past clients and future game plans. There is never a quid pro quo, pay for play or whatever with my rankings.

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eLearning 24-7

APRIL 4, 2011

Expand it, so that e-books, documents, audio files can be viewed on e-book readers, if it is ePub (the most used format, and recognized with every e-reader, sans Kindle) it will work. Most e-readers enable the end user to listen to mp3s and view other documents. What solutions ? Innovation is the key.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 12, 2011

A LMS whose UI is poor, ease of use not there and questionable feature sets and service. So, when I went and checked out Saba Social, Saba’s new social learning platform, I had very low expectations. Shows recent discussions and popular discussion categories . I was surprised. They finally figured it out.

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

A lot of great products out there this year, new updates and latest versions; new companies, new services and just some real innovation. I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. ShoutBox – end users can discuss in real time across the system, 24/7. LMS Products of the Year 2010. These standout to me.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

These are actual objections Ive heard from clients when Ive tried to discuss some alternatives. And, hey, many e-Learning vendors are vested in the "old boomer" model of training. Selling a different approach is hard. "We We dont have the budget for that." Thats not in our plan." At least this year.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 8, 2012

Three days later, I again followed up with an e-mail stating my particulars and that I prefer setting up demos via e-mail. Now I know he got those e-mails. After my discussion, I again asked him to contact me by e-mail. Again, no response. I then had to call him (after all it was for a client).

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CommLab India

JUNE 30, 2016

You wanted to reduce your e-learning development cost, that’s why you thought of outsourcing. E-learning companies that use the agile e-learning development process, develop short courses, offer translation services, and work with rapid authoring tools can keep online learning development costs under control.

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eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 15, 2010

It is your TOS (Terms of Service). It includes what is not acceptable in such discussions, forums, social networking like pages in the system, micro blogging like, etc. Never go in there and remove things you do not like. Prior to them using it, create a policy that they view, and sign off on, i.e. a checkbox.

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eLearning Learning Posts

MAY 3, 2010

Free as in Freedom , April 15, 2010 A few days back I was witness to a debate where we were discussing if the choice of tools really mattered when selecting a knowledge platform. The only thing is, only a handful of people can fit big chaotic discussions into a simple set of ideas. I’ll start with my final words (!).

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CommLab India

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Are you implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) for the first time? Are you confused about choosing the right LMS from the whole gamut of LMS service offering companies? When you don’t have the resources for course creation, select the right e-learning vendor who has expertise in rapid authoring tools.

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2022

This guide is going to cover quite a few topics, including a few that I have discussed in the past, and for those, I am linking back to the post, unless there needs some updating to the post – which I will include here. Customer service-wise? The sad fact is that a vendor will always tell you they have great support.

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Vendors who added robust feature sets in their LMSs – including ebook publishing, social media functionality beyond the same ol same, online/offline synch, podcasting, 3D worlds. Vendors who improved their customer service significantly including adding extensive multilingual support for their web site, products.

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2011

It is what makes any product or service, aspire to new heights. I especially love it when it happens in the e-learning industry. 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. E-mail capability within Voice 6.0,

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mLearning Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2010

OnPoint stepped up to plate here – to satiate pent-up demand in some and spark new interest in others – by introducing an integrated set of social features that blend “formal with informal” with support for PRIVATE mobile discussion forums, access to blogs and wikis, and support for mobile captured/user-generated content. Batter up!!

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mLearning Trends

JANUARY 2, 2010

It is also easy to anticipate that i nformal/self-service learning will begin to trump formal/assigned learning in terms of "monthly seat time" as mobile learning begins to facilitate learning and contributing anywhere at any time. Tags: predictions mobile learning mlearning m-learning.

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