eLearning 24-7

APRIL 11, 2013

If you are taking a deep look around the LMS market you may be hearing a new buzz word, “ecosystem” Some LMS vendors have used the term in the past because they themselves saw their platform as a one stop shop. What they are trying to do is to offer an alternative to an open source platform which allows unlimited users.

LMS 78

LMS Blended Learning vendor Learning Management System 78

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

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. Lite LMS vendors do not always, in fact over 95% do not include e-commerce.

Learning Portal 63

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 63

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

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. Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. Google code is open source code, so you can manipulate. API Protocols.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. In a market this size, and with so many vendors overly focused on the U.S. and not necessarily worldwide (which should be the case), there is bound to be those vendors who are seeking new opportunities.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 25, 2012

There are more vendors who do not offer the ability to post – i.e. add audio afterwards it is quite amazing. Again, simple and yet again arguably with many vendors difficult to do. There is something wrong when a free and open source product like Audacity can do it, yet a product that costs hundreds of dollars cannot.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 73

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Video Wondershare Flash 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

APRIL 29, 2010

Open Source/Mashups - APis, open source – while open source and APIs are not social media, they will enable multi-faceted social media features and capabilities. Social Q&A - Askville or Answers.com. Social Search - Samepoint WhosTalkin BingTwitter Scour - My favorite.

Social Media 40

Social Media Social Networks Social Bookmarking Social 40

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 7, 2013

Other options – depends on the vendor. Typically the video content management platform consists of (please note: that some vendors call their VCMS something else). APIs – as in their (video learning platform itself) API is open. – always check with the vendor – they all support HD.

Platform 88

Platform Video vendor Player 88

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Unison allows e-learning developers to build, test, review and publish Flash-based courses in minutes, from any computer connected to the internet. Best of all, you can do this without every opening Flash. M-Learning – Covers Tablets & E-Readers (1.1mb). Open Source Quiz Assessment and Tools – Free.

Rapid Intake 63

Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion News Unison 63

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. Some vendors already have this in place, the vast majority do not. . One vendor right off the bat is Unicorn Training. Another is Biz Library.

Video 84

Video LMS Change Ratio 84

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

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. As a result, ILT vendors are embracing e-learning through a variety of ways.

Virtual Classroom 66

Virtual Classroom News ILT vendor 66

eLearning 24-7

JULY 16, 2012

When you need a fix, then the LMS vendor must work with you either remote to solve it or if it is big nasty fix, go on site. SaaS and LMS vendors. Even one time open source systems are starting to offer hosting for an additional cost. From a LMS vendor perspective there are a lot of pluses.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Trends Association LMS LMS 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

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 69

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered. Extended Enterprise – System must have e-comm, multi-tenet – fully skinnable, additional functionality. Open Source LMS of the Year. These standout to me. Categories.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

CommLab India

AUGUST 16, 2016

Now that you are aware of the e-learning development process, here is some advice on what you can outsource at each stage and what to look out for in an e-Learning vendor: Design. What to look for in an e-learning developer. You have sound subject matter expertise, but no learning design capabilities.

Blended Learning 44

Blended Learning Outsource Compliance Training Case Study 44

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 4, 2011

I believe this is very possible, because regardless of the generation, people want easy, they want fast and if they could do a lot of things in a system for example, rather than having multiple windows open, they would do it. For vendors, they could make it happen and generate revenue. So, where do we begin? Slideshare. Tutorialized.

Social Learning 77

Social Learning LCMS Social Learning Portal 77

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Granted it does not include bloggers (I hand them out- more on that in a sec) or believe it or not – other vendors, but it is a nice list nevertheless. Nothing wrong with that, mind you, after all when a company or vendor wins such an award it makes for great advertising and marketing. Open Source Product of the Year (i.e.

Authoring Tools 63

Authoring Tools Open Source vendor SCATE 63

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2011

Each person who is working on the software, has no knowledge of the vendor’s software prior to. Email me with the subject “shootout&# and in the email write the name of the vendor. The winning selection will be announced on the E-Learning 24/7 Linkedin group July 22nd. 124 vendors, inc. Register Now.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools News CertPoint vendor 71

eLearning 24-7

MAY 3, 2010

What it is though, is something that will rock your foundation and can turn the LMS world standing on their head, because now you can become your own learning SCORM compliant system. Ability to take SCORM compliant courses, including SCORM 2004 from a portal, online learning community, social learning platform or solution, a group, whatever.

SCORM 45

SCORM Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 45

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Ask and see what can be done by the vendor – Customize it! 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. Some vendors will charge you per customization. Two Keys on Customization.

Custom 40

Custom LMS LCMS vendor 40

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Open Source Product of the Year (i.e. Sure, other vendors will say you can do that too, but you have to open each object file to get it. Many vendors hyping PowerPoint to Flash angle as key feature. These should be considered standards for vendors in this space in 2011 or at least those who want a competitive edge.

Authoring 66

Authoring Innovation Social Networks Tools 66

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. Lite LMS vendors do not always, in fact over 95% do not include e-commerce.

Learning Portal 40

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 40

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. Time for these vendors to wake up, or see your audience share disappear.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2010

E-Learning 24/7. Tags: Open Source Product Review authoring tools e-learning e-learning vendors elearning Dreamweaver. HTML Kit also offers a paid version, however, 292 is free and offers more than enough. Tech skill: Moderate.

Dreamweaver 40

Dreamweaver Mac e-learning vendor HTML 40

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Vendors in this space include Docebo, eFront, Litmos and of course Totara. My Learning tab – shows alerts, recent learning, upcoming events. Record of learning – Within this section you can view “All”, “Active” “Completed” Record of Learning. E-Learning 24/7.

Totara 70

Totara Productivity Product Blended Learning 70

eLearning 24-7

JULY 20, 2011

You work online via the servers of your vendor. I had thought that this trend would be dying out, but it is amazing at the number of vendors who are entering the space and still focused on the desktop approach. Vendors who are already in the SaaS only space, should continue to offer features that maximize its power.

Authoring Tools 78

Authoring Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion Authoring Trends 78

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 15, 2010

not working for a vendor). Vendors: People who work for a vendor (i.e. a company in the e-learning space). That there are people out there including vendors who are not on the social media scene. I wonder how many of these vendors offer a micro-blogging like product in their product? Guess what?

Social Media 76

Social Media Social Networks Social Bookmarking Social 76

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 7, 2010

Start searching out LMS vendors that meet the list criteria, specifically the ones you must have/otherwise they are deal breakers. Follow up with an email of questions – you will probably have some after they have answered your original ones, since more tend to pop-up, especially if you see other vendors.

LMS 53

LMS RFP vendor Brandon Hall 53

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 13, 2011

Several vendors have left the space, a few have entered. Vendors are hearing us and are making changes. More multilingual options to their web sites, trials and social learning. Newest Version – LMS/Learning Portal Directory. Bolded Vendor Names – There are vendors whose names are bolded.

News 65

News LMS vendor Brandon Hall 65

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2011

Make no mistake, there are plenty of vendors out there who believe in the concept of focusing on features and forgetting about usability, under the guise that people would rather have lots of cool blinky things rather than usability. There are a plethora of vendors out there, with blinders on. . Great stuff, for 1996. Tech Support.

Association Learning Management System 78

Association Learning Management System Market LMS Association LMS 78

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Mike: Early adopters are broken into two categories, traditional e-learning vendors and new market entrants. Traditional vendors are largely adopting at the SCORM parity level and using Tin Can as a better way to track formal training programs. Learnnovators: What do you think is the future of this learning standard?

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Mike: Early adopters are broken into two categories, traditional e-learning vendors and new market entrants. Traditional vendors are largely adopting at the SCORM parity level and using Tin Can as a better way to track formal training programs. Learnnovators: What do you think is the future of this learning standard?

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

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. Social learning – in many cases it is a more robust than your standard chat, discussion, etc. Modules in 2012.

LMS 74

LMS vendor Compliance Training Centra 74