eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. M-Learning follows suit. Systems will become optimized to work on the iPad and tablets in general, regardless of OS (RIM, Windows7, Symbian, Android). M-Learning is not going away.

Trends 70

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 70

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

That smartphones were the answer to mobile learning. Vendors were saying, lets “wait on those&# or “our customers are not requesting them, so we are holding off&#. Social learning? 2 Mobile Learning. From the makers of Upside Learning. From the makers of Upside Learning.

vendor 69

vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 10, 2010

Cutting edge features such as being able to work on tablets, such as the Ipad is very new, but there are a couple who are doing it. Many are less expensive, yet do not have less features – they see real value with emerging technology and social learning/social media. E-Learning 24/7.

Market 60

Market LMS LCMS vendor 60

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Latest data: 95% of the tablet market is owned by iPad. Samsung Galaxy S is expected to be the first real challenger to the iPad, it runs on Android OS, offers Flash 10.1 Samsung Galaxy S is expected to be the first real challenger to the iPad, it runs on Android OS, offers Flash 10.1 LMS Vendors and Tablets Update.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

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

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 11, 2012

The people who suffer the most from this contradiction are the consumers and a vast majority of vendors. While mobile learning is moving at an incredible speed, faster than anticipated by some of my colleagues, it does not come without a cost. Your mobile web browser. HTML5 or is it? That cost is in the pitch of HTML5.

Pipes 71

Pipes vendor Offline iPad 71

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

While their Slideshark app for the iPad is nifty, it is not the only product that showcases PPT and is free. This is really a product ideal for mobile which is quite intriguing. Browser support includes Chrome, Opera (extremely rare) and Safari on the iPad. The freebie has limitations and frankly isn’t worth using. #6

Authoring 104

Authoring Tools Brainshark PPT 104

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Yes, YouTube is a form of social media, but so is Pandora, and I’m unaware of any LMS vendor enabling Pandora in their system. Mobile Learning. But, the reason I constantly bash this into e-learning vendors heads is this just DON’T GET IT. Plus the iPad. E-Learning 24/7.

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

documentary maker and iPhone/iPad/iPod touch developer kit. MLOAT - Multimedia Learning Object Authoring Tool. SCORM compliant learning object generator, customized editing interface, web based media player that works across multiple platforms, video/audio, image slides, text synchronization. Works Windows and Linux, inc.

eLearning Tools 85

eLearning Tools Authoring Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion 85

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Support of the iPad, thus mobile learning. Mobile – including on the iPad, including their grade book, which they call SpeedGrader. No online/offline synchronization which is bizarre since education is going the way of tablets – including iPad rather than purchasing laptops and desktops.

SharePoint 95

SharePoint LMS vendor iPad 95

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2012

I would estimate that there was a 60-40 split, still instructor led driven, but even a significant number of the ILT vendors were offering subsets or capabilities to turn their ILT into online via webinars or online courses. Mobile Learning. Lots of giveaways for iPads, Kindle Fire – etc. Trends on the Expo Floor.

ASTD 82

ASTD ILT vendor Blackboard 82

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

You can’t live without it – but unless you want to be able to only see your courses on tablets that only support flash (and they all also support HTML5) or have zero desire to see your courses on the iPads (which support only HTML5), you will need to face reality. E-Learning in General. with TinCan). What is TinCan?

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 105

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Compliance Training LMS vendor 105

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

As previously noted, there is a continued increase in vendors who are supporting mobile learning, whether it is by having a stand alone mobile learning platform or integrating it into their system at no additional charge. million units, of which the iPad/iPad shipped 11.12 Extended Enterprise.

Authoring Tools 73

Authoring Tools News vendor Rapid Intake 73

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

DECEMBER 5, 2012

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. Part LMS, part social and yes a very nice part of mobile including apps for iPad. Video learning platforms. . #16

Cornerstone OnDemand 71

Cornerstone OnDemand LMS Saba Totara 71

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2010

Mobile Learning. Incorporation from the standpoint of smart phones but with limited features – ala see it as a collaborative learning tool, social learning angle. Tablets – Ipad (first and foremost), then other tablets. Plus for vendors who offer a mobile learning LMS, it is an additional cost.

LCMS 77

LCMS Trends LMS Social Networks 77

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The spin around this of course is to say “we have mobile learning” but it is accessing via the mobile web browser. Fear for the HTML5 output – many vendors still believe that tablets and they mention the iPad is not going to be strong and I’ve even heard some tell me it is just a fad.

CD-ROM 83

CD-ROM Authoring Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion 83

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2010

Works in the Ipad Tablet and will work in other manufacture tablets, smartphones too – M-Learning to the next level. Oh, e-readers – sure down the pipeline. Mobile learning features that will far exceed anything that is possible today. E-Learning 24/7. Not buggy – Flash is buggy.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Games Firefox Flash 40

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2010

Works in the Ipad Tablet and will work in other manufacture tablets, smartphones too – M-Learning to the next level. Oh, e-readers – sure down the pipeline. Mobile learning features that will far exceed anything that is possible today. E-Learning 24/7. Not buggy – Flash is buggy.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Games Firefox Flash 40

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Hmm, mobile learning pushed to the next level? Again, either incorporate into your LMS/LCMS/CMS or your learning portal. Noterize and Box.net – a note-taking app for the iPad that allows you to view and annotate PDFs and PowerPoint presentations. E-Learning 24/7.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 12, 2012

TinCan support with mobile learning, however no on/off synch. Mobile learning support, but no TinCan nor on/off synch. M-Learning support – native app for iPad, no online/offline synch. Around $8,500 USD for 2,000 users. Pay for only active users (becoming more popular in the industry). Easy to use. #8

Compliance Training 99

Compliance Training SCORM LMS Offline 99

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

To me this is a very important question because it goes beyond, “what is nice” to what is “necessary” Mobile Learning – 68.5%. Peer Review, Chat, Collaborative Learning – 68.5%. Social Learning – 57.1%. E-commerce – 14.2%. Mobile learning rules.

Association Learning Management System 77

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Blended Learning 77

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 28, 2011

Trivantis – Lectora Inspire – the product now supports HTML5, and comes with templates for tablets including the iPad – which is a good thing, since I will have my iPad with me. Vendors who will have a mini-review followed by a full review posted on the blog. CERTPOINT VLS - including their mobile solution.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 65

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Authoring Tools Productivity Product 65

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Yes, YouTube is a form of social media, but so is Pandora, and I’m unaware of any LMS vendor enabling Pandora in their system. Mobile Learning. But, the reason I constantly bash this into e-learning vendors heads is they just DON’T GET IT. Plus the iPad. Yes, I own one.

vendor 40

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 40

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Best of all, as technology evolves, this form of learning evolves too. Mobile learning with tablets – in of itself border free- and now with social exchange: wow, lots of possibilities. You may ask, but what if I have a learning platform, can I do this as well? Augmented Reality – check.

Mashups 73

Mashups Association LMS Association Learning Management System Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2012

As in other e-learning markets, vendors seem bent on staying with smartphones for RCAT and not focusing nor utilizing the capabilities of tablets – especially iPad/iPad2 and to a latter degree Android. One vendor focuses only on Blackberry (not just Playbook but their smartphone like product).

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 76

eLearning 24-7

JULY 6, 2011

I often hear people say they want mobile learning in their solution, social learning, e-commerce, but when you ask for specifics they sometimes have a blank stare on their face. Because it is just a feature, just as mobile learning is a feature – that comes with the system. Specifics.

Association LMS 68

Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS RFP 68

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 19, 2011

For the mobile learning question – Initial – “Do you offer mobile learning?&#. Is your system optimized to work on the iPad/iPad2? If you do not offer mobile learning, when do you plan to? Additional questions in column #4. What about the Android OS?

RFP 63

RFP vendor Apple Site 63

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 7, 2013

M-Learning support – all devices including iPad and other tablets. Can interface with learning management systems – including educational focused LMSs – always contact your vendor if you want to go this route — i.e. interface/integration/extension. Encoding and Processing.

Platform 88

Platform Video vendor Player 88

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Mobile Learning. Android, iPhone and the iPad. Social Learning. If you do not have one, you will need to set it up (and you can from within the system). Lastly, the system enables you to activate google analytics within it. Accepts APIs – created by the end user. Technical Support and Service.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Productivity 72

mLearning Revolution

OCTOBER 8, 2013

While most Rapid e-Learning vendors focus mostly on improving features that help Instructional Designers (IDs) create eLearning, Articulate also focuses on improving the Learner’s experience when taking a course. Microinteractions in Publishing to HTML5 and iPad. New Microinteractions for Learners.

Articulate 264

Articulate Quizmaker Authoring Tools Articulate Presenter 264

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 5, 2011

Oh, all via my iPad : ). .&# SCORM – Assuming they do not support SCORM 2004 3rd edition, thus all SCORM levels below it, you will find salespeople who have no idea on a) what it is, b) just say yes they do – even if their product does not. Providing reports on the products, etc. Plus insight on what I am seeing.

Case Study 61

Case Study Custom vendor SkillSoft 61

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 25, 2010

If you wanted to work on creating content, for many people, the route would be and still is creating courses via a desktop based rapid e-learning authoring tool, or via your LMS/LCMS vendor’s tool (hosted or not) or via Dreamweaver or some other type of solution. Screen size – the Ipad is 9.7

Compliance Training 70

Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion iPad LCMS 70

mLearning Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2010

As we reach the first anniversary of this blog’s introduction, we thought we’d take stock and figure out how things are going by revisiting our list of predictions for enterprise mobile learning in 2010. On balance, it was an interesting year and there were far more expected outcomes than there were actual surprises.

Social Networks 56

Social Networks Flash to HTML5 Conversion iPad Flash Player 56

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Acceptance that tablets are here to stay, especially the iPad and that end users will access content more so, then with a smartphone (Still waiting though for a vendor who is 100% pure tablets or a mix of PGP -Portable Game Players – and tablets). Free widgets, plug-ins and apps for customers to use with their product(s).

vendor 68

vendor Authoring Tools STT Trainer Mac 68

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 27, 2011

So, you now have an open marketplace with a social learning twist to it. Mobile Learning and Tablets. As I have said before, mobile learning and tablets is going to end up being the biggest thing in the last 10 years in the e-learning industry. Bonus Trend. Still going strong and growing.

Trends 75

Trends vendor Association Learning Management System LMS 75