WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Connectivity is replacing knowledge – association education must facilitate feedback, understanding and application to provide true value. At WBT Systems, we have partnered with associations for over 15 years to build and deliver world-class education and certification programs through TopClass LMS , the #1 LMS for Associations.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 10, 2017

We’ve got Higher Logic on the mind this week because WBT Systems is a Silver Sponsor of the Higher Logic Super Forum from October 15 to October 17 in Arlington, Virginia. For information to become knowledge, learners must engage in activities that help them make meaning of the content they’ve digested.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

At WBT Systems, we recognize the fundamental importance of the association annual conference and other educational events and have used our years of experience working with associations to build an award-winning LMS that enables organizations to manage, track and report on all types of member training.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Professional development impact for teachers is often measured by “seat time” and with little documentation of knowledge gain beyond teacher perception surveys at the end of training. Join Talented Learning CEO and Lead Analyst, John Leh, and WBT Systems CTO, Linda Bowers, as they explore seven digital badge fundamentals.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

WBT Systems will be exhibiting at the ICE Exchange and listening in on conversations about credentialing, but we thought we’d start one first here about motivating certification candidates. Use stories and testimonials to illustrate how their new knowledge is valuable and transformative. A sense of progress is motivating.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Working with academics or educational institutions may help your association to identify the potential knowledge or experiential gaps in training for new graduates entering the workforce for the first time, and allow you to design more focused seminars, conferences, or introductory courses for people joining your industry.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2017

Spaced learning is an approach to teaching that helps students retain the knowledge they absorb in your eLearning programs. Thanks to neuroscientists, our knowledge about how the brain works and, particularly, how the brain learns, has increased over the past decade. Continually test their knowledge. What went wrong?

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 1, 2017

With flipped learning, the student learns about something first through assigned reading or videos, and then puts that knowledge to work in the classroom through group exercises, case studies, role-playing, problem-solving, or facilitated discussions. Assess participants’ level of knowledge. Pre-work levels the playing field.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Employees who apply new skills and knowledge to their work help their company become more competitive. An organization’s best asset for dealing with change and disruption is a workforce with up-to-date skills and knowledge. The post How to Convince Employers to Pay for Professional Development appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

For an association-focused approach to content curation, you might also want to check out this mini-course recommended by the analysts at Tagoras to help you get started with curating learning content: How to Curate Content and Knowledge Like a Pro , or read our blog post on using your LMS as a content curation tool. Access Webinar Recording.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

These programs are continuously changing to adapt to the changes that occur in any profession or trade as society develops, such as the introduction of new technologies that may redefine the skills and knowledge required for certain occupations. Does your education program inspire your members to want to further their knowledge and skills?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2018

If your association would like to provide a learning experience that keeps online students engaged while building new knowledge and skills, consider these ten benefits of outsourcing instructional design. #1: Day in, day out, instructional designers use their specialized knowledge and skills to create engaging learning experiences.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Include focus groups in your research so you can learn more about the challenges and aspirations of freelancers, and dig deeper into the skills and knowledge they need to stay sharp. Tag them as a segment in your association management system and other databases so you can track their engagement. And don’t forget to ask them directly.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 28, 2023

Every professional understands the need to brush up or acquire new knowledge and skills so they can… What’s the biggest obstacle between your members and your educational programs? It’s a perceived lack of time.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

Co-authored by Linda Bowers, CTO, WBT Systems. Professional development impact for teachers is often measured by “seat time” and with little documentation of knowledge gain beyond teacher perception surveys at the end of training. Success depends on the ability to create value for their brand.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 12, 2018

What previous knowledge and/or experience do they have in this subject area? After the course, when you begin to apply your new knowledge at your worksite, what supports are likely to be in place for you? How has your new knowledge or skills benefitted you? What most interests them about this content? What was the problem?

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2016

Discovery : Ability to find a course that matches the learner’s interests, and to discover new topics to expand their knowledge and skills in related fields or completely new areas of study. Lower fees for learners due to the lower costs of delivering education online.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

Professional development impact for teachers is often measured by “seat time” and with little documentation of knowledge gain beyond teacher perception surveys at the end of training. Join Talented Learning CEO and Lead Analyst, John Leh, and WBT Systems CTO, Linda Bowers, as they explore seven digital badge fundamentals.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Too many factors are at play to make such statements, including the learning method, the lesson’s content, the type of information conveyed, the student’s existing knowledge, and the information’s emotional relevance to the student. #7 The post Debunking Learning Myths: 12 Facts About Adult Learning appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2016

Reflection is an important part of learning, allowing us to process and comprehend new information, taking time to consider it in light of our experience, which helps us to create meaning and knowledge that can be applied to improve performance. The post 3 Ways Your LMS Facilitates Reflective Learning appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The truth is: conferences are not the most effective method of transferring knowledge. The real work is the effort the learner uses to transfer and apply the new knowledge and skills so that it improves their performance…The most effective learning programs move the finish line to several weeks or even months after the education session.”.

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WBT Systems

JULY 10, 2018

Identify the skills and knowledge you want to develop. Be clear on the skills and knowledge you need to reach your performance goals and/or advance your career. Identify the impact new skills and knowledge will make on your job performance, department, and association. Beat the competition. Better serve learners and members.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 22, 2017

But, as economic and technological changes increase the demand for new skills and knowledge, colleges and universities see a market need and they want in. Many arrange internships for students so they have opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills they’re learning on campus and develop relationships with potential employers.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They stay on top of online learning trends and are familiar with learning systems and other association technology. Their knowledge of LMS providers goes beyond a company’s reputation. The post Select an LMS Consultant Before Beginning Your LMS Selection appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Every quarter, employees meet with managers to discuss skills and knowledge gaps, their learning pathway, and how they can apply what they’ve learned. At Patreon, employees with specialized skills or knowledge teach informal courses to others. Use your learning management system (LMS). Link learning to job performance.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Free content provides individual tips and insights that paint a picture of how much better life (or work) is when you have the skills and knowledge provided by your paid program. Only the paid program provides a system or step-by-step roadmap for learning new skills or knowledge—the How.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

When applied to association education programs, social learning theory seeks to reinforce knowledge while encouraging peer-to-peer communication, debate, critical thinking and development of leadership skills. This requires learners to work together for problem solving and share experience and knowledge to achieve a common goal.

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WBT Systems

JULY 3, 2018

Colleges and universities , online platforms like edX, companies like Microsoft and IBM, and associations offer competency-based digital credentials that vouch for a person’s mastery of a set of knowledge and skills. The post Associations Have the Advantage in the Digital Badges Market appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

MAY 8, 2018

Writing about what they’re learning helps them retain that knowledge. Take time to explain to students why online discussions are an essential part of the learning experience —how they provide continual opportunities to reflect, recall, and apply new knowledge. Why online discussions are essential to the learning experience.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Describing the appeal of digital badges, the Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory ( HASTAC ) says, “ Digital badges are a powerful new tool for identifying and validating the rich array of people’s skills, knowledge, accomplishments, and competencies. Request a Demo Today.

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

WBT Systems. . WBT Systems. . WBT Systems. WBT Systems. They give buyers tools and knowledge to buy better and smarter – even if it means they might buy another system. Linda Bowers , WBT Systems. eLogic Learning. Cornerstone. . Honorable Mentions. Blackboard.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2017

When you invite members to participate in a learning challenge, and guide and support them throughout the challenge, they’ll become more comfortable with online learning and your learning management system (LMS). The challenge will give them the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and/or skills in the company of their professional community.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

Remind students how their new knowledge and skills will help them make a difference in the world, even in small ways. The post 8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students appeared first on WBT Systems. You want students to have a sense of purpose that fuels their course participation and engagement. Related Content .

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

If you manage educational programs, a knowledge of learning science can help you understand how program design makes a difference in how learners process, retain, and apply information. You’ll know if a program is…

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 12, 2016

Today’s learners, of any age, want to consume just-in-time resources and to leverage the collective knowledge to get to best content instantly, inexpensively and reliably. Now individuals and not organizations are responsible for lifelong learning and continuing education. 3 – Content, Content Everywhere.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Each pathway leads to the mastery of a skill, skill set, or body of knowledge. The post How to Build an Online Learning Program with a Limited Budget appeared first on WBT Systems. At the end of a learning pathway, the learner receives a digital badge or certificate.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 9, 2018

Learners want knowledge now and they want it quick, and that’s what they’re getting—elsewhere. Brand stand for giving people—members and others—a hand up by helping them improve their skills and expand their knowledge. The post 6 “Non-Obvious” Online Learning Trends for 2018 appeared first on WBT Systems.

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