eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Vendors can move up, down or out of the rankings – after all it is on-going. 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. 9 Absorb LMS.

SharePoint 95

SharePoint LMS vendor iPad 95

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

It was within these comments, that afterwords, I decided to expand a bit plus identify other areas that I see, LMS vendors must explore – which they have not yet done so, to re-energize themselves. Thus, the LMS vendors are creating a Bogeyman – their own bogeyman, and it does not have to be that way. Social Learning.

vendor 40

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 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

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 There are over 30 tablets already in the market, besides the iPad, including some that run on the Android OS. LMS Vendors and Tablets Update.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 69

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

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

One vendor already offers it in 2012, and knowing this industry – if something takes off and works, others will follow. TinCan clearly will play a role in this, especially with self-contained apps on the iPads and eventually Android. In its simplest terms: Self-contained app that works right now only with iOS mobile devices.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 105

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Compliance Training LMS vendor 105

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

For the rest of us, it isn’t, unless you see the latest takeaways as examples of what is to come or more importantly what hasn’t – which is really a could be doomsday to many vendors – unless they wake up! In my newest directory, I have 138 vendors. 37 support m-learning. E-Learning Vendors and Apps.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS Rapid Intake 72

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

One vendor with 750 users, priced out at nearly 24K a year; another close to 11.5K – thus depends on users is a factor. If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. Marketplaces & Exchanges by LMS/Learning Portal Vendors.

Trends 70

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 70

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2012

Lots of vendors, lots of potential. There were vendors that had nice LMSs and cool features. It just wasn’t me thinking this, I heard it from attendees and even other vendors who were trolling the floor. Mobile Learning. Lots of giveaways for iPads, Kindle Fire – etc. Social Learning.

ASTD 82

ASTD ILT vendor Blackboard 82

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Long has tools such as Studio and Captivate been on the higher side, the same can be said for vendors such as Rapid Intake and dominKnow. Because other vendors are getting into the act as well. What is an equal frightening event is when authoring tool vendors do not even list their pricing on their page. So why the fear?

CD-ROM 83

CD-ROM Authoring Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion 83

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

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? Apparently, the potential customers and even clients are speaking and those vendors are listening. 2 Mobile Learning.

vendor 69

vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 6, 2014

While I am sure that occurred at WOLC, the ones I gazed at, which were presented by vendors, had no sales pitch whatsoever, rather it was all about a specific subject tied to e-learning. I know a few vendors who had multiple meetings each day with potential clients – and the ones I am referring to where LMS vendors.

Conference 68

Conference Scanning vendor ILT 68

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

There is a growing list of vendors, including small/mid size that are adding talent management components that match the Big Dog systems. A couple of vendors have added HRIS modules. It is interesting to note, that many of the vendors are targeting the SMB space, especially the small size (less than 500 employees) market.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

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. Love and Hate.

Market 60

Market LMS LCMS vendor 60

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 31, 2012

Nice selection of vendors – in general. More vendors showing off their products then in the past – still a couple believe that a poster board will do the trick. Wi-Fi worked a lot better, but vendors and end users still had issues inside the expo hall. I heard this happen to two vendors.

TechKnowledge 71

TechKnowledge Assessment PPT vendor 71

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 There are over 30 tablets already in the market, besides the iPad, including some that run on the Android OS. 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

JULY 13, 2010

The trends apply to both LMS/LCMS vendors. Extended Enterprise - Vendors are expanding into the wholesaler/reseller/affiliates/sales agent sector with their solutions. The note of interest is that it is occurring with all size of vendors, albeit the charge is being led by mid size vendors. Global markets. Europe, U.K.,

LCMS 77

LCMS Trends LMS Social Networks 77

CommLab India

MAY 4, 2017

They had tons of e-learning courses with them already, but because of the huge demand for responsive e-learning, they asked us to convert their existing courses to responsive e-learning courses which could run on an iPhone, iPad, Desktop, and Laptop. Very few authoring tools can do that. .

Lectora 44

Lectora Online Tools LMS 44

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

From products that ranged from the latest versions of RCATs to new vendors in the space, including text to speech. . While templates in the authoring tool market is not new – they have been around for many years – the number of vendors launching templates as part of the product is staggering. . I wasn’t disappointed.

DevLearn 72

DevLearn Authoring Flash to HTML5 Conversion Tools 72

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. Yet, for all that do it, their are equal number of vendors who do not. Vendors who hand you a product (trial) and their business card or they just have their items in a bowl and you grab one. TK 11 Products.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 65

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Productivity Product Authoring Tools 65

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

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Sure, other vendors will say you can do that too, but you have to open each object file to get it. iPod, mobile phones, YouTube, message boards, e-mail. 264 codec, which the iPad supports, and a few browsers for HTML5. Many vendors hyping PowerPoint to Flash angle as key feature. Who has time? Supports HD h.264

Authoring 66

Authoring Innovation Social Networks Tools 66

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 7, 2013

People who bought HD-DVD players – learn that they make great flying objects out of five story buildings. 2012 – Mobile video consumption rises up to 5.4 2013 - LMSs are not the only learning system in town. Other options – depends on the vendor. Blu-Ray wins. Ooyala, Nov. background. uh RECORDER!

Platform 88

Platform Video vendor Player 88

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

JANUARY 18, 2012

I am still surprised on how vendors who are offering assessment only tools are staying in the game. However, the ability to do real time via mobile – i.e. ask question, people in the room respond – real time polling – hasn’t caught on yet in this space. Mobile with tablets – finally gaining ground.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 76

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Unfortunately, too many vendors in the e-learning space have failed to see the power and potential of this capability, and have decided to ignore them. However there are vendors who sell their API solution wrapped in a piece of software. hiogi.com – mobile search based on the knowledge of a worldwide community.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

It is the holiday season and for those who see me as the grinch (okay a few vendors do, but I digress) here is a special post. Next week, 12-12-12, will be #10 to #1 learning management systems for 2012. Part LMS, part social and yes a very nice part of mobile including apps for iPad. Video learning platforms.

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 7, 2011

The bridge has to be installed and integrated into the computer – web conferencing vendors should and some do, recommend that the bridge setup is handled by IT/IS personnel. I know of vendors who offer the capability of editing the audio, before it is posted, regardless if they are using VOIP or not. Very cool features.

Web 66

Web VOIP vendor Audio 66

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. What about a payment gateway – does the LMS vendor assist you with this or do you have to find your own? Specifics. What about EFT?

Association LMS 68

Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS RFP 68

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 19, 2011

It is a necessity to identify the vendor that is going to provide you with the best system for your solution. It is a time saver, but pulling down a RFP, especially if it comes from a vendor’s site (even if that is not the vendor you are going to submit it to), can define your approach, without you even realizing it.

RFP 63

RFP vendor Apple Site 63

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Please remember for TM or as some vendors like to pitch as “performance management or knowledge management&# , the modules are extra and are not part of the system (at least for now). E-commerce is standard, multi-tenet off the main system, with each distributor/wholesaler/reseller/sales agent, etc. Social Learning is limited.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 14, 2012

SaaS – I would prefer a vendor who offers SaaS only and not a SaaS or client hosted or G-D forbid client hosted only option. The product supports mobile, which is another plus. Its a hybrid of a learning platform, learning exchange and social collaboration. It supports mobile including tablets and smartphones.

Education 74

Education Social Networks Moodle Blackboard 74

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 31, 2013

As before, please excuse text line space funkiness – WordPress app on iPad. How about – Litmos actually skinning the product themselves – as the majority of vendors do – at no additional charge or more simple click customization options. However there were plenty of vendors who had — NOTHING.

TechKnowledge 66

TechKnowledge ASTD Rapid Intake NexLearn 66

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Vendors such as Edmodo, enables teachers at various schools across the world to communicate with each other. If I am new to management, why only enable them to communicate and learn from within, when they can (and most likely do so via social media) communicate and learn from others, outside your company? 20th/21st in Moscow.

Mashups 73

Mashups Association LMS Association Learning Management System Social Media 73

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

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. Sometimes it is a result of the vendor, other times it is a failure of due diligence on the part of the soon to be customer.

Case Study 61

Case Study Custom vendor SkillSoft 61