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Teach Your Members How to Build a Learning Habit

WBT Systems

Game developers, consumer brands, and political campaigns have hired these behavioral scientists to leverage their expertise and research findings in the pursuit of eyeballs, dollars, and votes. It’s easier to go on Facebook, play a game, or watch Netflix than read something thought-provoking. Nurture the Motivation to Learn.

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How Technology Partners Help Associations Comply with GDPR

WBT Systems

Since the EU approved GDPR on April 14, 2016, association technology firms have had lots of time to prepare for GDPR. In this post, we describe what your technology providers should do to help your association comply with GDPR. It also means: Asking co-workers and technology partners a lot of questions. Consent to collect data.

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Trends Impacting eLearning Solutions for Associations in 2017

WBT Systems

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? Integrations between Systems become Crucial. We have known the importance of integration between systems for some time here at WBT Systems.

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Best LMS? 2016 Talented Learning LMS Vendor Awards

Talented Learning

Buyers see exciting ways to rethink their learning infrastructure, while incumbents are being challenged to up their game. That’s why we founded Talented Learning, an independent research and consulting firm for learning technology buyers and sellers. WBT Systems. But it wasn’t always this way.

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How to Think Like a Futurist

WBT Systems

Jane McGonigal, PhD, director of games research and development at the Institute for the Future, said there’s a downside to not thinking about the future. The post How to Think Like a Futurist appeared first on WBT Systems. Why thinking about the future is a good idea.

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LMS Gamification: Are We Having Fun Yet?

Talented Learning

It’s not about playing games in a learning management system. But it is about leveraging game-oriented mechanics to drive interest and involvement in online training content. Leveling up” is a familiar concept associated with pinball machines, Xbox and online games. What is LMS gamification ?

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How to Get Your Association to Support Staff’s Professional Development

WBT Systems

Now more than ever, new technologies and industry shake-ups are putting more pressure on professionals to learn new skills,” said Raegan Johnson at Associations Now. If necessary, show you’re willing to put your own skin in the game by paying for some of it yourself. Identify the skills and knowledge you want to develop.