As I discussed in last week’s post , organizations everywhere are suddenly taking a crash course in virtual learning. So we’ve compiled a list of free tools and resources in 7 categories: 1) Learning Technology Offers. 3) Learning and Business Services. 4) Virtual Learning How-To Resources. Also, if you hear about other offers that learning professionals would appreciate, please let us know. 1) LEARNING TECHNOLOGY OFFERS. via My Learning Hub. MORE

The ISTH, the leading worldwide not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic and bleeding disorders, is pleased to announce its partnership with Digitec Interactive, the leader in easy-to-use learning portals and engaging eLearning programs and courseware for online continuing medical education (CME). The ISTH and Digitec Partner on CME Portal - May 30, 2013. MORE

Visioning Healthcare, the leading provider of consulting and education for safe patient handling, has selected the Digitec Knowledge Direct learning management system for its continuing education and recertification programs. With the addition of the company’s new online learning portal, Visioning Healthcare will make the transition from instructor-led, classroom-based training to eLearning. The ISTH and Digitec Partner on CME Portal - May 30, 2013. MORE

Digitec is pleased to announce the launch of the National Society of Genetic Counselors’ (NSGC) new online learning portal, powered by the Knowledge Direct Medical LMS. Digitec integrated Knowledge Direct with NSGC’s association management system, iMIS, to allow single sign-on authentication for members to seamlessly move between the learning portal and the association website. The ISTH and Digitec Partner on CME Portal - May 30, 2013. MORE

The LXP is a platform on its own but functions best when acting as a portal for a number of enabling technologies. You don’t have to be a hands-on coding genius to get value out of a learning experience platform for your organization. Most people who own and operate a learning management system (LMS) will know at least a little about SCORM, the open technology standard that enables an LMS to package and track elearning modules. LRS (learning record store). MORE

For the 3rd year in a row, Digitec Interactive has been named to TrainingIndustry.com’s Top 20 Learning Portal Companies Watch List for it’s best-in-class Learning Management System (LMS), Knowledge Direct. Unique approach to delivering learning solutions. Commitment to improving learning through technology. ”We focus on innovation in learning technology, and it’s great to be recognized for that on the global scale.” MORE

When it comes to the e-learning market, specifically the LMS space (and you can toss in LCMS, CMS, Learning Portals as well), there are a lot of traps that customers fall into and can’t get out. problems, no issues&# – To learn the real truth about Interoperability. Trap #3 White Papers and Case Studies in the Space – inc. any E-Learning product. A white paper is a marketing tool. MORE

The Indiana Association of REALTORS® has officially joined the Knowledge Direct family with the implementation of the association’s new online learning portal for member professional development and continuing education. Integration with the group’s association management system, iMIS, will allow seamless entry into the portal with single sign-on and automated learner registration. The ISTH and Digitec Partner on CME Portal - May 30, 2013. MORE

selected Digitec Interactive for inclusion in its Top 20 LMS Companies Watch List directory for the best-in-class Learning Management System, Knowledge Direct, for the 2nd consecutive year. This is a great honor and Digitec is very proud to be named an “up and coming leader in the learning portal market” by Training Industry, Inc. Selection to the Watch List is based on the following criteria: • Breadth of portal capabilities and types of clients served. MORE

There are around 700 hundred Learning Management Systems (LMS’s) on the market. And yet, innovative learning solutions keep coming up. You’ve probably heard or even invested in new systems such as Learning Experience Platforms, Microlearning platforms, Collaborative Learning tools and Gamification tools …. Companies are increasingly recognizing that the LMS is not enough to meet today’s learning challenges. What is a Learning Technology Ecosystem? MORE

Digitec wins the coveted Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Technology Award for their best-in-class learning management system (LMS), Knowledge Direct. Knowledge Direct – a SaaS based learning management system for online continuing education, professional development and certification programs, received rave reviews in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training category. The ISTH and Digitec Partner on CME Portal - May 30, 2013. MORE

When Microsoft needed a more efficient way to deliver education to its global finance function, it tore down the classroom walls and created a flexible, Web-based learning model. Prior to 2008, when it came to employee development, Microsoft held a subsection of course offerings in person twice a year in a centralized location in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and one in Asia-Pacific called Learning Weeks. What they learn can be immediately applied to their work. MORE

The Irrigation Association (IA), the leading membership organization for irrigation companies and professionals, has selected the Digitec Knowledge Direct learning management system for its online certification, continuing education and recertification programs. With the addition of the association’s new online learning portal, IA is able to deliver and track eLearning courses, learner progress, completions and continuing education units (CEUs) earned. MORE

The discovery process is great for helping clients learn what is possible with a system and how you can help them. To learn more about Brad, Lisa, and WebDevStudios be sure to check out WebDevStudios.com. At LifterLMS.com you can learn more about new developments and how you can use LifterLMS to build online courses and membership sites. It’s cool to talk to you, and in a public format really geek out about WordPress, working with clients, learning social stuff. MORE