WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

To stay top of mind (and top of market), you need to leverage your eLearning differentiator—your iconic advantage. Focus on your iconic advantage: “a strategy that builds real differentiation based on meaningful product benefits.”. Identify the pivotal moments in their eLearning experience—ones not shared by competing programs.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2018

In this quickly evolving field, it’s tough for association staff to keep up on all the research, strategies, and tactics available to people who make their living in instructional design. The post 10 Benefits of Outsourcing Instructional Design for eLearning Programs appeared first on WBT Systems. Curriculum design.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

The NSTA digital badge platform and strategies drive professional development through a micro-credentialing system that affirms gains in knowledge, participation in learning communities and change in classroom practice. How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy. Key elements of a viable badge-based learning strategy.

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WBT Systems

JULY 12, 2016

The eLearning Coach , Connie Malamed, outlines some of the benefits of blended learning as follows: Technology-enabled delivery can reach a geographically dispersed audience. Provides more opportunities for social learning, collaboration, increased participation and informal strategies.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Online communities are quickly becoming a critical part of the digital strategy for many organizations as a platform to establish ongoing conversations, trust relationships, and meaningful engagement with customers, employees, partners, and suppliers.”. eLearning Industry has some good tips to facilitate meaningful online discussions.

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LearnUpon

JUNE 7, 2016

Integration: Select an LMS that works with your company’s existing software systems. SCORM and Tin Can (xAPI): Select an LMS that can handle all major eLearning content formats with ease. Real value: Make sense of LMS pricing strategies. Get support: Feel confident with a vendor that delivers outstanding customer support.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The article discusses some of the challenges these competitors face, and highlights successful strategies that organizations have implemented to encourage employees to up-skill and engage in continuing education, which could be applied to association education and certification programs also. .

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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

If you are thinking of new ways to structure content, you might want to consider what is the right eLearning content management tool for your organization ? This article from eLearning Industry provides tips on how to foster knowledge sharing through online communities. The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Curation.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

We already know that not only does eLearning provide a valuable member service , leading to higher member retention rates, it can also generate an important additional source of non-dues revenue. appeared first on WBT Systems. Value of Digital Badges for Association Members.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 20, 2016

If a strong, engaging education program is a key strategy for increasing retention, then how do you improve learner engagement among Association members? The post Association Learning Blogs: Most Popular of 2016 appeared first on WBT Systems. Improving Learner Engagement among Association Members. Request a Demo Today.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

Association leaders and learning professionals must know how to translate the promise of digital credentials into practical strategies that engage members and potential members with continuing education and certification programs in relevant and meaningful ways. Key elements of a viable badge-based learning strategy.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

In June 2016, an article in Association Now magazine referenced a study titled “ Member Engagement Study: Aligning Organization Strategy With What Matters Most to Members.” The post Focus on Millennial Learners to Benefit Members of All Ages appeared first on WBT Systems. Request Demo.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Start with an association e-learning strategy. Webinars and webcasts are the most popular platform for association e-learning (92%), and learning management systems (LMS) are the second most popular choice (67%). Here’s where it starts to look ugly: 70% of these associations don’t have a formal, documented e-learning strategy.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 12, 2017

Ask them to share how they applied the strategies or tactics in real life, and what obstacles they encountered, lessons they learned, and successes they enjoyed. The post 12 Ways to Add Extra Value to Your Online Courses appeared first on WBT Systems. 3 – Provide an optional deeper dive.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

More recently, social learning theory has been seen in the growing trend for gamification of learning in elearning, where educators seek to motivate and reward learning with digital badges or leaderboards. The post The 3 C’s of Social Learning for Associations appeared first on WBT Systems. Collaborate .

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Design learning pathways (and your digital badge strategy ) in tandem with employers in your industry. The post Learning Pathways: How to Fill Your Industry’s Skills Gap appeared first on WBT Systems. Designing learning pathways at your association. Don’t go it alone.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Alignment with organizational strategy, goals, and mission. Remember, nonprofit is a tax status, not an organizational strategy. The post How to Sunset an Educational Program appeared first on WBT Systems. Our post on program idea validation provides several tactics for assessing market need.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

But, informational or educational content is another story—and that’s why content marketing is the best marketing strategy for educational programs. Only the paid program provides a system or step-by-step roadmap for learning new skills or knowledge—the How. Why content marketing is effective.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs. In a recent Associations Now article , they referred to their strategy as “priming the pump.” The post Help Millennials Get Jobs: Offer Online Learning & Career Resources appeared first on WBT Systems. Millennials need jobs. Some don’t have a job.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

You can anticipate and prevent these issues by implementing these new strategies we found for engaging online students. #1: The post 8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students appeared first on WBT Systems. Even learners with the best intentions can get distracted when they’re supposed to be paying attention. Related Content .

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WBT Systems

JUNE 12, 2018

What new approaches or strategies are you practicing? The post How to Get Useful Student Feedback on Online Courses appeared first on WBT Systems. What new skills are you using? What decisions are you able to make that you couldn’t before? How has your new knowledge or skills benefitted you? Are you eligible for new positions?

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

When taking on any new initiative, it’s best to develop a strategy so you don’t squander resources, especially when you’re trying to create an online learning program with a limited budget. The post How to Build an Online Learning Program with a Limited Budget appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 9, 2018

Brand stand for your elearning program’s differentiator—your iconic advantage —and tell that story. #4: Be the mission-driven, human, caring, and authoritative source of bite-sized learning opportunities in your professional community—not an obvious strategy, but an effective one. 4: Backstorytelling.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

This whitepaper makes several recommendations to help associations review their strategy and ready themselves to become a leading voice in changing the way we provide continuing education, professional development, and certification to professional learners. appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JULY 11, 2017

With an agile eLearning methodology , you develop course content in short iterations called “sprints.” Then, map out the content marketing strategy and tactics for your online course, including the lead magnets and resources you’ll deliver in return for your audience’s attention and trust.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

It’s an evolution of our messaging, and it’s a big part of our renewal strategy,” said Jim Templin, ASQ’s executive director. The post Survey Says… Online Education’s Role in Membership Marketing appeared first on WBT Systems. E-learning’s role in member engagement and retention.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 29, 2018

This pricing strategy puts cloud learning platforms within reach for small and medium-sized businesses that want to train customers, business partners and other external audiences. REPLAY THE WEBINAR: How to Drive Online Learning at Scale: Corporate Market Strategies for Associations. Linda Bowers, CTO, WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

By adding podcasts to your online learning curriculum and communication strategy, you will attract the attention and loyalty of members, customers, and prospects, while enhancing the impact of your educational content. Why podcasts belong in your online learning strategy. It’s time your association gets a podcast too.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The annual conference is only one piece of a year-round educational strategy, but it provides an ideal opportunity for online learning program participants to meet face-to-face. The post How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience appeared first on WBT Systems. Plan for Next Year’s Post-Conference Learning.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The whitepaper notes that associations must be willing to review their strategy to put as much emphasis on education as they do on membership, in order to truly establish themselves as an alternative. Read The 5 E’s of Non-Dues Revenue from eLearning for some tips. Manage Complex Continuing Education and Certification.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 30, 2017

In tandem with an appropriate learning strategy, LMS gamification can make any learning initiative more engaging, effective and rewarding for participants as well as sponsors. Key elements of a viable badge-based learning strategy. As I often say at the end of a post — fun times ahead. .”

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 6, 2016

A flexible, structured Digital Badge Strategy applied to your planned and existing online learning programs will help to validate your badging initiative – ensuring that you meet your learning and organisational goals. What Does Designing a Digital Badge Strategy Look Like? How Do I Use the Digital Badge Strategy Design Canvas?

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Talented Learning

JUNE 5, 2019

Develop a content strategy that honors the difference. In addition, we offer traditional elearning courses that look like a PowerPoint deck with voiceovers and assessments and those types of things. On the systems side, you mentioned Storyline and Captivate. What other systems are you using for this learning portal ?

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

Our trends lists reflect how learning systems buyers are actually driving innovation with their dollars! Every day, we interview vendors to understand their product strategy, features and roadmap. Then we use that intelligence to help buyers define their requirements and evaluate qualified systems. REPLAY THE WEBINAR NOW!

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Talented Learning

MARCH 20, 2019

EPISODE 20 – TOPIC SUMMARY AND GUEST: If you follow our blog , you know I’m fascinated with elearning trends. KEY TAKEAWAYS: In recent years, elearning trends have shifted significantly. Replay this recent webinar: Technology vs. Innovation: Association Learning Strategies in Practice. The need for U.S. Want to Learn More?

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2016

When you need solid advice about learning strategy and technology, which blogs come to mind? NetDimensions SVP Strategy and Design, Gray Fowler, explains. Pricing Strategies That Maximize Software Training Sales. How to Design a Digital Badge Strategy. Are any LMS vendors on that list? I’m not an LMS vendor.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 21, 2017

How does this “many-lines-in-the-water” strategy work? Below are eight ways you can increase total catch from the same piece of content using a specialized ecommerce learning management system as your technology backbone. Key elements of a viable badge-based learning strategy. Register now for this free webinar!

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