eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve been asked to explain the process, approach and criteria for the 2022 Learning System Awards and the 2021 Platinum and Diamond Picks. Learning System Awards. A lot of folks always ask me what I look or at when considering a system for a client, or when conducting an analysis, as part of my role as an analyst.

Learning System 105

Learning System System Informal Metrics 105

eLearning 24-7

JULY 6, 2018

And if you are like me, having outstanding support when it comes to your learning system should equally be of high importance. Yet in both cases, for the most part, the results on the part of learning systems in the past has been mixed. Every vendor will state to you, if asked, how great is their support.

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vendor Learning System Support System 50

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A complete tutorial available online with visual steps, i.e. you can see how it works, then play within a sandbox environment (you create it). This has always been a challenge with various vendors, especially today, where turnkey (out of the box) is the standard, a few tweaks included, and thus implementation times are very short (a plus).

Learning System 97

Learning System System Metrics vendor 97

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Until yesterday, I had no idea this even existed, and only learned about it (a learning experience) from an Uncommon Goods catalog. I then did what folks who see products that think “maybe I’ll buy it” go online to do comparision pricing. My learning system says it comes with skills functionality?

Learning System 75

Learning System Platform System Skills 75

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Here is mine to you, actually it is not a gift, it is the Top 10 NexGen Learning Systems for 2021 . NexGen Learning Systems 2021. It is based on my Learning Systems Template, with the items I have highlighted (in my latest version of my template – yellow)/and some are listed below, which I deem as Tier 5 NexGen.

Learning System 72

Learning System System vendor Metrics 72

Learning Pool

MARCH 16, 2022

This makes the procurement of a learning system a challenge. And the stakes are high because, according to Fosway’s Digital Learning Realities research , 51% of L&D teams think their current learning platforms are not fit for the modern workforce. Specialists will rarely be the only learning system in an organization.

Learning System 82

Learning System System Specialist vendor 82

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 5, 2022

The cohort-based learning (online) post gets published and readers and others reach out talking about they are going to install this their online learning, vendors – wrote about adding it too, and making sure everything is there. What a week. I love that, which is why this second post, aligns so well.

Online Learning 86

Online Learning Online Social Networks Synchronous 86

Talented Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

What learning solutions trends will shape 2023? Check these top 10 LMS and learning systems predictions from industry analyst and consultant, John Leh.

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Predictions Learning System System LMS 98

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 17, 2020

I mean, when you consider that “communities” in learning systems are roaring back (although in all honesty, they never left), as though it is some whiz and wow thing, having a “2” to represent “two” and “C” to represent “see” isn’t so outrageous is it? Well, why not?

Learning System 85

Learning System System vendor Metrics 85

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 11, 2024

When I look at e-learning courses/content today, I see a lot of good and, yes, a lot of wrong when providing effective online learning for frontline workers.  What do you need to have effective online learning for frontline workers? The system has a mobile app with on/off synch. Never a one-size fits all. The

Online Learning 87

Online Learning Online ILT Learning 87

eLearning 24-7

MAY 17, 2022

I often mention leasing a car when talking about a learning system. When you “buy” a learning system, you are actually leasing it. Sure, there are some vendors who will sell you the system outright, but then you either pay extra for the updates or you just have a system that never gets updated.

Learning System 64

Learning System System vendor Scanning 64

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 8, 2023

For those of us, who experienced the late 80s when Floppy Discs ruled, and then used Lotus in the 90’s, the memory of such a solution, is easily forgotten (although I did take an online course using only Lotus Notes, in 1998). I mention Lotus Notes because I went on LinkedIn Learning and found a video covering Lotus Notes 6.5,

Lotus 71

Lotus Learning System System CD-ROM 71

eLearningMind

MARCH 2, 2023

For instance, an L&D ecosystem might include several components, like a Learning Management System (LMS), Content Management System (CMS), Learning Analytics Platform (LAP), or other learning system. Experience API (xAPI) is a newer standard to make such an inter-program/app possible.

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xapi Compliance Training Resources SCORM 52

eLearning 24-7

MAY 1, 2020

I note this, because this post covers my new Learning Systems RFP Template , which includes the latest NexGen Tier 4 feature sets. When see the template you are going to be like “this is a lot of features and categories, no vendor will complete all of this.” It is a new term in the e-learning space. .

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RFP Learning System System Authoring Tools 58

Talented Learning

JUNE 26, 2018

Online customer training is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, as companies large and small discover its tremendous untapped value. With results like these, it’s no wonder why customer training platforms are one of the hottest segments in today’s learning systems market. The Rise of Online Customer Education.

Compliance Training 99

Compliance Training Learning System Association Learning Management System Custom 99

Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

Welcome to our 4th annual LMS and learning systems “Trends” post! As fiercely independent learning technology analysts, we think a trend isn’t just a fleeting idea that comes and goes like fashion, or a social media hashtag. Almost daily, new learning technology developers contact us to introduce themselves.

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Learning System Trends System Compliance Training 104

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 1, 2021

I wondered to myself, what if Tombstone, purchased a learning system, to provide learning and training content to their employees, reenactors and even townsfolk on everything from customer service, to communication, to dealing with groups and teams? What is your backup process and how often do you back up the system?

Learning System 59

Learning System System Compliance Training Metrics 59

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Steve runs marketing, and he is buying a learning system for his area, but sales will access it too. HRIS is overseeing the learning system. You see, there isn’t an L&D department, OR wait, the person who runs HR, has decided that since this is a technology system, it falls under HRIS. Okay, okay.

Learning System 60

Learning System System vendor Examples 60

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 21, 2020

The Association market is by far, IMO, one of the top three markets, that as a vendor, you should be in. However, a professional association may also allow companies to be members too, and sometimes, there are vendors who are members referred to in the industry as “associate members” (but the vernacular can be different).

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System Association Learning System 67

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2018

Based on some exploration, it is clear to me they have a couple of routes to go in terms of the system. I’m not seeing that. I base it on a couple of observations notably that the person who runs learning products for Amazon comes from a learning system that is a content curator.

Learning System 70

Learning System System vendor Micro-Learning 70

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 14, 2020

In the learning system space, despite what you may have heard or read, or in some cases, read pre-pandemic for projections, for many of the vendors, it is equally rough in comparison to many other industries, regardless if they are brick and mortar or online only. Impact – Sales: What the Trends Show.

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Trends Learning System System vendor 56

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 1, 2019

T his post covers a list of systems that I’d recommend on any given day, that based on nearly 20 years of experience in online learning, and witnessing the trends, the duds, the promises and disappoints. What it isn’t – is a list of systems based on a 15 point criteria that I use for my Top 50 for 2020.

Learning System 74

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 74

Talented Learning

AUGUST 29, 2018

As an independent learning systems consultant , I’m often asked to share my opinion about what’s happening in the LMS market. Last month, I published a mid-year learning technology trends update. Interest in learning systems remains strong. 2) How is innovation moving learning systems forward?

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS FAQ Learning System 104

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

There is no better place to see this then our fine world of e-learning, which was devised to be an umbrella term for everything that is well, online learning. An LMS thus is under e-learning. e-learning. e-learning. On the learning system side, I see it all too well. Authoring tool?

Learning System 65

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 65

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Then you have more and more folks in L&D, Training, HR, and other departments seeking out learning technology and learning systems wanting AI. Next, there are vendors of all stripes pitching AI. If you are interested in learning more – please contact me HERE. The trade show circuit is nearly upon us.

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Guide vendor Learning System Scanning 100

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 4, 2024

Some vendors won’t use SCORM because it takes time to add and implement it. The idea was that you have content in SCORM and add it to your learning system that accepts SCORM, and tada, it works without any problems or issues. Many vendors mention they have SCORM. What is SCORM, and what is its history?

AICC 69

AICC xapi SCORM Authoring Tools 69

eLearning 24-7

JULY 12, 2018

A year ago I wrote about NexGen functionality in any learning system. The reason behind it was simply that so many vendors pitch they are NexGen (often referring to it as Next Generation), when in fact, they are not. If there was any learning system that screams going NexGen it is them. . online learning) too.

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Learning System System vendor Learning 49

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Surprises in E-Learning One of the biggest surprises, is that so many folks are unaware that e-learning was an umbrella term, as I noted in the History of the LMS post. Vendors use it to refer to online courses/content. On top of that, they misspell it – the term is e-learning. It has always been e-learning.

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vendor Association Learning Management System Mentoring Slides 72

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 2, 2024

Machine Learning was well-known (it’s another form of AI), so the idea that generative AI, in this case, ChatGPT would take off (even though Gen AI was already out there), definitely a surprise. I figured out early on, where the low hanging fruit was for vendors who wanted to add it. Course Let alone, adding any features. Yet,

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System vendor Metrics Open Source 73

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Talent Development Platform, all slide under the umbrella term of learning systems. Sure, TDPs may go X route, while the others go Y route, but in the general sense of it, there are capabilities that are ubiquitous to all kinds of learning systems. BI is not the same as LI, not even close. And that is where it begins.

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Metrics LMS vendor Learning System 78

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 16, 2018

I was going to cover my Corporate Learning Systems forecast for 2018, but decided instead to discuss the Top 50 Learning Systems for 2018. Now, you will not see the final rankings as a whole for the Learning Systems (i.e. Game based learning systems for example, slide under learning platforms.

Learning System 62

Learning System System vendor LCMS 62

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 11, 2024

I thought about this, as you can tell, and said to myself, okay, let’s write a post where the e-learning history and thus learning systems, authoring tools, and alike are intertwined with good and bad ideas. Adobe was the first vendor to use templates to create courses. I never tested it, but they noted it.

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Ideas Learn.com SumTotal SkillSoft 84

Talented Learning

APRIL 10, 2018

And as many leading-edge associations have discovered, one of the most powerful tools you can choose is a learning management system (LMS) designed specifically for member-based organizations. Exactly how can an association learning system help you make the most of this opportunity? 1) Increased Revenue Streams.

Association Learning Management System 76

Association Learning Management System Association LMS Association Learning System 76

Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

When you look at the list below you might wonder why we’re not calling this our 2019 Book of Learning Systems Trends. Well, a lot is happening in extended enterprise learning and we want to touch on all the high points. In fact, this guide is like the learning systems landscape, itself – deep, broad and multi-faceted.

Enterprise 43

Enterprise Learning System Trends Market 43

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 23, 2023

This is because many vendors behind the scenes use “range pricing,” and the ranges often end at 2,500, before moving up to the following range. This is not universal, and there are vendors who will get a better deal if you swing up to 3,000 – and your actual user base is 2,600 or 2,200, for example. Think about that.

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vendor Metrics Pipes Scanning 88

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

CBT Prior to online learning known then as WBT, and then the latter term of e-learning (vendors today, use it to refer to content that is online), there was CBT. CBT was the “new” and exciting way to learn. The Birth of Online Here comes the internet, Mosaic 2.1 WBT (Web-Based Training).

Compliance Training 81

Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 81

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 29, 2020

I will go thru several areas for e-learning, not just learning systems, although by far, it will be the most, since a lot has happened in 2020. . But overall, in my opinion, EdTech also showed all its weaknesses front and center, and way too many vendors were unprepared for the numbers of schools, universities, colleges, etc.

Compliance Training 117

Compliance Training vendor Trivantis Association LMS 117