eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

It is that time of year when everyone is coming out with there trends to watch in 2011, and with that I jump on the bandwagon. Numbers will continue and I see a real jump in percentile of these types of systems. Plus, the key factor for these types of systems – is storage. That is your hint it is a Lite LMS.

Trends 69

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2010

Here are the top 10 trends that I have seen taking place in the industry, as well as a few forecasts. The trends apply to both LMS/LCMS vendors. Extended Enterprise - Vendors are expanding into the wholesaler/reseller/affiliates/sales agent sector with their solutions. Asia – misleading by LMS/LCMS vendors.

LCMS 77

LCMS Trends LMS Social Networks 77

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Latest: 303 LMS & Learning Portal Vendors. 28 free open source vendors – on 2nd tab. Vendors are listed from all over the world. They do not allow you to use any other 3rd party rapid content authoring tool vendor. LMS Directory. User name: E-Learning. Click HERE.

Learning Portal 63

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 63

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. Big Dog LMS. I like this system and its functionality in comparison to the other players in this space. Open Source LMS of the Year.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Despite overall consumer demand (not just within e-learning) for tablets, and numbers showing that tablets are outselling notebooks, e-learning vendors as whole are sitting back and waiting. All that data and information is now within the system and nothing is lost. exact learning. Market as a whole.

vendor 85

vendor CD-ROM e-learning vendor Offline 85

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 15, 2010

You can use either your own 3rd party content authoring tool and upload it into the “Cloud&# and then wherever you are, output either to your LMS, or onto Moodle or even WordPress (they have a plug in for that) OR place the course in Facebook or nearly any solution that accepts APIs. Open Source Product of the Year (i.e.

Authoring 66

Authoring Innovation Social Networks Tools 66

eLearning 24-7

MAY 2, 2011

A greater number of people, worldwide are using SaaS then ever before, mobile products, tablets – especially the iPad – is growing at a feverish pace, people are using online storage, beyond just placing photos and media, and open source is continuing expansion. eyeOS, is 100% free and open source. .

Open Source 76

Open Source e-learning vendor VOIP vendor 76

eLearning 24-7

MAY 18, 2012

In the past it was build it yourself (pricey) or find open source and customize it (could be pricey, but cheaper then complete build). The partner approach works this way: vendor A integrates Vendor B’s solution into their product. These products will hit across all genres of e-learning.

Virtual Classroom 66

Virtual Classroom News ILT vendor 66

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

E-Learning Vendors and Apps. I’m not sure if it is going to take a predication by the late Edgar Cayce or Nostradamus to see the need to have native apps for people to download with the numerous m-learning, Mac store or Windows 8. In my latest survey on m-learning, end users are screaming on the following: 1.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS Rapid Intake 72

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Latest: 303 LMS & Learning Portal Vendors. 28 free open source vendors – on 2nd tab. Vendors are listed from all over the world. They do not allow you to use any other 3rd party rapid content authoring tool vendor. LMS Directory. User name: E-Learning. Click HERE.

Learning Portal 40

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 40

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. They are a next gen of lite LMSs (feel free my post “When is a LMS, Not a LMS”). You will. #21

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 13, 2011

A new year is upon us and thus it is time to re-visit the LMS market. Several vendors have left the space, a few have entered. New trends are starting to appear – and in these two cases, they are beneficial to consumers. Vendors are hearing us and are making changes. LMS Directory. Interesting Data Points.

News 65

News LMS vendor Brandon Hall 65

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. Google code is open source code, so you can manipulate. Here is just a few of ones I like, that are unique and you could use in your LMS/LCMS/CMS, Learning Portal (caveat: your vendor must be able to accept APIs, otherwise it won’t work).

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

LMS Top 10 Forecast and Trends 2010 (885.7kb). LMS Guide – Collection. Social Learning – Collection. Covers Social Learning & LMSs, Social Learning and Social Media (685.3kb). Interoperability – between your LMS and your content – a must read (928.6kb). E-Learning 24/7.

Rapid Intake 63

Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion News Unison 63

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Every year, I identify five trends that I am seeing in the industry as a whole, and forecast on where they will be heading throughout the year. LMSs/LCMS/CMS/learning platforms in commercial and open space continued their presence. Here now are five trends and their respected forecasts. Social Learning.

Blended Learning 94

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Augmented Reality vendor 94

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. Event management.

Mzinga 53

Mzinga Productivity Product Portal 53

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. Huge explosion in SaaS based only systems. Prediction.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2011

So that a more constant date is set each week for this blog, the topic “Latest Content Authoring Tools Trends&# will be posted Tuesday morning, July 19th. E-Learning 24/7 and E-Learning TV presents: Rapid Course Authoring Tool Shootout. 124 vendors, inc. 16 open source free tools.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools News CertPoint vendor 71

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

ABOUT MIKE RUSTICI (President, Rustici Software): In 2002, Mike Rustici founded Rustici Software to help Learning Management Systems and e-learning content creators work well with each other using the SCORM standard. New market entrants tend to be doing the more exciting things that open up new possibilities.

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

ABOUT MIKE RUSTICI (President, Rustici Software): In 2002, Mike Rustici founded Rustici Software to help Learning Management Systems and e-learning content creators work well with each other using the SCORM standard. New market entrants tend to be doing the more exciting things that open up new possibilities.

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

E-Learning development houses need to be able to demonstrate a clear value in their services. Why should companies go with e-Learning vendors when rapid e-Learning tools are available? Have the e-Learning vendor create the first few custom programs. I completely agree with this.

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

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. Trends on the Expo Floor. Mobile Learning. ILT heading into the online path in one way or another.

ASTD 82

ASTD ILT vendor Blackboard 82

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

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. E-Commerce, support, branding, customization (to a degree).

Trends 75

Trends vendor Association Learning Management System LMS 75

Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

They desire instant (or almost instant) learning delivered in an informal manner. They do not want to log into the corporate learning management system, navigate to the desired course, and then page through forty screens to find that one desired piece of information." (p. 165) Hallelujah! We dont have the budget for that."

Games 100

Games Wiki IM IMS 100

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 19, 2010

Open Source Free Content Authoring Tools. It isn’t, but there are a few vendors starting to add it to their interoperability standards and yes a few LMS vendors too. In my directory, I found 3 RCAT vendors who list on their site that they accepted this standard. Bad Trends. Good Trends.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 71