WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

In this post, we have collected some articles that we think will be interesting for associations, and that touch on some of the challenges and opportunities for association education programs today. Members don’t understand learning – if they did, association education programs would suffer.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

A learning pathway is a designated route through online classes, courses, and other educational programs that is designed to help someone achieve a learning goal, for example, prepare for a specific career or update skills. They can choose a learning pathway that aligns with their professional goals.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2018

Yet, many associations continue to have staff and volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs) design and develop online learning programs because that’s been the default mode of operation. To provide a more engaging and effective learning experience for your online students, consider outsourcing instructional design.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Online career center. Create an online career center that features professional development programs and other career resources for young professionals. Job skills most wanted by top industry employers. You could also try a webinar series , mini-courses, or an online learn-a-skill challenge.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 9, 2018

We’re bringing six of them to your attention because we think they’re also non-obvious online learning trends for 2018. 1: Light-Speed Learning. Add the “I’m so busy” syndrome, short attention spans, and propensity for distraction, and you can see why light-speed learning is in demand. 2: Human Mode. “As

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2017

Participating in an online learning challenge is a great way to kick-start a new habit, acquire a new skill, or accomplish a long-desired goal. A 7-day green smoothie challenge helped the founders of Simple Green Smoothies build an online community of more than 200,000 people.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Yet you count on them seeing, opening, and clicking on the promotions you send out about your online educational programs. But, informational or educational content is another story—and that’s why content marketing is the best marketing strategy for educational programs. How to use content to market your educational programs.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 15, 2017

An effective online learning marketing plan has three phases. First, create awareness in your target audiences—their awareness of the need for pursuing professional development and their awareness of the educational programs your association offers. Try flipped learning for conference workshops. Expeditionary Marketing.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The authors of this whitepaper make a compelling case for associations to step in and bridge the growing education-to-employment gap by offering alternative, affordable, industry specific education programs for professional development and credentialing. But they ask – are associations ready to lead this change?

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Freelancers stay competitive by learning new skills. 65 percent of freelancers said they’re learning new skills as jobs evolve, versus only 45 percent of regular workers. 65 percent of freelancers said they’re learning new skills as jobs evolve, versus only 45 percent of regular workers.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

I bet one or more of the top results came from a message board or discussion forum for an online community, where someone else was seeking answers from their peers on a similar topic? An online community can: Break down geographical borders to reach a wider audience and facilitate distance learning. Motivate and Reward.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2017

What do you do when members (and non-members) are interested in your online learning programs but their employers won’t pay for professional development? Create a “convince your boss” page for your online learning website. Reason #3: Employers don’t see value in your professional development programs.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

Other key recommendations in the report focus on the need for digital fluency and “ incentivizing employees to commit to lifelong learning so they continue to develop their skills or even retrain for new roles “, as noted in this analysis. ” (‘Leapfrogging in higher ed’, Tech Crunch, Jan 27, 2017. .”

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WBT Systems

MAY 15, 2018

that we’re hosting with our friends at Talented Learning: How to Scale Online Learning: B2B Market Strategies for Associations. Associations’ competitive edge in online learning. Everyone sees the revenue potential in providing online education to corporate customers. Soft skills and leadership development.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 8, 2017

If not, it’s time to educate the employers in your profession or industry about how your association’s professional development programs can be an extension of their own training and development efforts. Consider offering bulk pricing to company members so they’re incentivized to register employees in your eLearning programs.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2017

Spaced learning isn’t about the education of astronauts or space cadets. Spaced learning is an approach to teaching that helps students retain the knowledge they absorb in your eLearning programs. But, you must schedule breaks in between these short learning sessions—no cramming allowed. Encourage social, active learning.

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2016

There are a multitude of blogs and articles outlining the benefits of taking free online courses for professional development to advance your career, but do these courses actually deliver the value and opportunity they profess to provide to adult learners? Lower fees for learners due to the lower costs of delivering education online.

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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. With their proven processes, you’ll save time during selection and implementation so your programs will be up and running more quickly. Benefits of Working with an LMS Consultant.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Technology continually creates new opportunities for your association’s educational programs, but it also lowers the barrier to entry for competitors to enter and disrupt your market. Since WBT is a Strategic Partner of the NiUG Discovery Conference, we hope to see you there. Unlock your association’s iconic advantage.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

We’ve put together a quick summary of what the experts are saying about general trends for eLearning solutions and analysed how these might impact your association, so you can focus on innovating and developing your education programs in 2017. Online Learning and Cloud-based Learning Solutions.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Help attendees solidify and strengthen their conference learning while at the same time introducing them to your online learning programs. This approach will also give those who couldn’t attend a taste of what they missed while exposing them to your online programs too. Inspire attendees with a challenge.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits. How will this course and/or certification program help them at work? Encourage a membership culture of learning and certification.

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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: 1: Train instructors in online learning. Many instructors are subject matter experts but they aren’t trained in adult education or online learning. Online learning can be a lonely experience.

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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. Until recently higher education wasn’t developing programs fast enough to train these workers, so for-profit bootcamps stepped in to fill the gap. weeks) than graduate programs.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

Or, it doesn’t have the functionality to allow your online learning business to grow. But look at it this way: You’ll develop skills that will come in handy in the future. Document any missed opportunities because of your system’s limited functionality. Can learners access programs on their phone or tablet?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2018

Employers told you they need people to develop the skills taught in the course. But do people know they need these skills? Is there a gap between what skills employers need and what people think they need ? The survey said members want to learn the skills taught in the course. What do they download or purchase?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 30, 2018

Worried your online learning programs might be losing their edge? Intrapreneurs come up with ideas for new programs and products, or new ways of doing things. They use entrepreneurial skills and attributes to solve problems, improve products, and help their organization move forward. Here’s the thing: you can.

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WBT Systems

MAY 22, 2018

If only prospects would give your educational programs a chance, you’d turn them into loyal learners—and customers, maybe even members. But how do you get people to make that first investment of time and money into one of your online courses? Instead, you let them sample online education so they can experience it for themselves.

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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. Social Learning and Reflection.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

As a bonus, by showing your members how your association is developing a culture of learning, you can encourage them to do the same. By sharing this “best practice,” you’ll also increase the audience for your online learning programs. How Does an Association Create a Culture of Learning? Encourage skill sharing.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 1, 2017

Instead, session time is devoted to strengthening skills, discussing challenges, solving problems, and putting knowledge into context—that’s how adults learn. With flipped learning, attendees have the opportunity to meet their instructor and fellow students before the event and become part of a learning community.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

Talk about the impact a new LMS will make on: Members’/customers’ ability to increase knowledge, improve skills, retrain, or stay employable. Our members aren’t ready for online education: Make sure you’ve done your market research so you have the data on workforce educational needs and competitor programs. Staff productivity.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

New players in the online learning market are bringing fresh ideas to online course development and marketing. They’re making millions of dollars in revenue, so they’re doing something right, for example, knowing how to validate an online course idea. If your online course doesn’t meet a market need, it won’t succeed.

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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. Habit-forming. Advertisers love podcasts.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Solutions in this category support all aspects of the corporate learning function for internal audiences (employees) as well as the so-called extended enterprise. They are also designed with ease-of-use in mind, so the learning experience appeals to a variety of users. WBT Systems. Linda Bowers , WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

There has already been much discussion about the whitepaper, “ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm ”, which has generated significant conversation about how associations need to lead change with education programs to help bridge the growing gap between academic training and employers needs in a rapidly changing society.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 30, 2017

For example, learners can accumulate points whenever they log-in, consume content, complete key milestones or use social learning functionality. Point values are arbitrary and typically vary with learning program objectives and business goals. Extended enterprise learning programs can use the same logic to motivate participants.

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