WBT Systems

MAY 31, 2016

Not all learning management systems are equal. With over 600 LMS vendors providing solutions for a variety of education technology needs, from generic to niche solutions, open source to proprietary platforms – how can you be sure that you have the right learning solution for your association? appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The Exhibitor Showcase will be open during the networking lunches and in between sessions: Tuesday, September 27. WBT Systems has been a proud supporter and partner of NiUG International for years. WBT Systems will be exhibiting our learning solutions for Associations in the Exhibitor Showcase, during NiUG Discovery 2016.

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WBT Systems

JULY 12, 2016

All learner training history information is sent back to iMIS via the integration bridge , resulting in fewer errors and enabling comprehensive reports to be produced from one system. The post Leadership through Blended Learning: Sorority LMS Success appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Similar to the association’s annual conference or a virtual classroom, it is a space that is monitored, has rules to regulate behaviour, and yet enables participants to network with each other and have open discussions on topics of shared interest. The post 3 Ways an Online Community Enhances Learning appeared first on WBT Systems.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Here’s the irony: While there are millions of open, good-paying jobs employers can’t easily fill, there are also millions of Americans who can’t find rewarding, good-paying jobs because they lack sufficient know-how. Membership is open to U.S.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 8, 2017

Co-authored by Linda Bowers, CTO, WBT Systems. million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Membership is open to U.S. 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

JUNE 7, 2016

Discussing your requirements openly with a good LMS vendor, especially if you are looking to upgrade from your current LMS, need to integrate with other systems, or have unique requirements, can lead to a very productive and mutually beneficial relationship.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 14, 2017

One association that found the lack of integration between systems to be an issue for its members was the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine ( ASUM ). They resolved this by replacing their legacy open source LMS with TopClass LMS and a two-way integration with the iMIS engagement management system.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Opening with the sentence, “ Many associations are slow to change “, Jeff Hurt proceeds to outline six disruptive issues that associations must face, which we have summarized: Digital transformation is not easy and is required – in order to secure the future success of 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. The post Improve Student Success with an Online Learning Community appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

Join Talented Learning CEO and Lead Analyst, John Leh, and WBT Systems CTO, Linda Bowers for a free webinar on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 1pm ET, as they explore how to use digital credentials to close the skills gap. You’ll learn: · How to distinguish between traditional credentials, digital badges and open badges. ·

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Or for more protected and private channels, perhaps a discussion forum in your LMS , or an online community platform would encourage more open dialogue? If you are currently offering webinars, but struggling with tracking participation and administration, could you benefit from implementing an association learning management system ?

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 23, 2016

Digital Badges, and by extension Open Badges , are a part of these changes. User Research on Digital Badge use within Associations carried out by WBT Systems , showed that Associations want to protect the relevance and reputation of their education programs. How do you achieve both? Request a Demo Today.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Steltzner says to roll open questions around in your brain. Steltzner’s team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory had “open and judgment-free” brainstorming sessions to come up with possible solutions for the landing system. Sometimes the questions we start with aren’t the ones that will lead us to the best answer.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

OpenBadges is a free open source project from Mozilla and the MacArthur Foundation that provides the increased visibility that modern learners seek to share with their peers. We are proud to be contributing to the open source innovation in digital badges through the OpenBadges project. A valuable tool indeed. Request a Demo Today.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2017

These skills, he says, aren’t being taught in any sort of systematic way—and that opens up an opportunity for associations. The post 10 Future Work Skills to Teach Your Members appeared first on WBT Systems. He came up with his own list of “ skills that are helpful for operating in the wildly changing world of work.”

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

The post Focus on Millennial Learners to Benefit Members of All Ages appeared first on WBT Systems. Interestingly, at the end of her research, Price says, “ the needs of millennials may not actually be generational at all “ She notes that millennials may just be looking for educators to use better teaching methods.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

This week Eric Kuhn, opening keynoter at ASAE’s 2017 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference advised attendees to “ adopt social media next practices , not just best practices “, when describing social media as one of the most powerful marketing tools for associations. appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

MAY 1, 2018

Keep your eyes open for mentors. appeared first on WBT Systems. And, of course, you can read books: The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean. eLearning and the Science of Instruction by Ruth Clark and Richard Mayer. Design for How People Learn by Julie Dirksen. E-Learning by Design by William Horton.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2017

Mix up the quiz format so they have to think about the same information in different ways with true/false, fill in the blank, open-ended, and scenario-based questions. The post How to Build Spaced Learning into Your Online Courses appeared first on WBT Systems. Add spaced learning to conferences.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Tag them as a segment in your association management system and other databases so you can track their engagement. Marketing automation platforms can help you track their online behavior, for example, web page visits and downloads, and email opens and clicks. How are freelancers different from other learners?

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

WBT Systems. K-12, vocational and higher education institutions have long relied on special systems to manage information about students, classes, teachers, and their relationships and interactions. Linda Bowers , WBT Systems. Mike Bourassa , WBT Systems. Blue Sky eLearn. Honorable Mentions.

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WBT Systems

MAY 8, 2018

Post discussion guidelines in the online community, for example, ask students to respond thoughtfully and ask open-ended questions. However, if conversation is lagging, try one of these tactics: Pose an open-ended yet specific question. 6: Provide guidelines for constructive conversation. Explain the value of diverse perspectives.

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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. They’re more likely to open your emails or click on the links you share because you’ve proven your value to them. How many promotions and advertisements do your members see each day? By any count, too many.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 15, 2017

He describes expeditionary marketing as determining the direction in which to aim—the competencies your audiences will value—and the distance to the target—the hurdles you must overcome to achieve the combination of price and performance that will open up new competitive space. Identify repeat customers. Keep your ear to the ground.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Open up the conversation by inviting staff from neighboring associations. The post How to Create a Culture of Learning at Your Association appeared first on WBT Systems. Provide funds for formal learning, but also provide resources and support for informal learning.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Soon Yu is the opening keynote and conference emcee at #NiUG17—follow that hashtag on Twitter to read soundbites from the conference. Since WBT is a Strategic Partner of the NiUG Discovery Conference, we hope to see you there. The post Unlock Your eLearning Differentiator & Iconic Advantage appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 12, 2018

Halfway through the course, ask students to complete a feedback form or survey that contains a mix of open-ended and multiple choice questions. The post How to Get Useful Student Feedback on Online Courses appeared first on WBT Systems. Use a tool that provides anonymity so students can be frank.

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

WBT Systems. . WBT Systems. . WBT Systems. WBT Systems. Linda Bowers , WBT Systems. eLogic Learning. Cornerstone. . Honorable Mentions. Blackboard. SwissTeach. BEST CHANNEL & PARTNER LMS. Our choices for the world’s best compliance LMS are: . Cornerstone. Absorb LMS.

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2016

The following are the top reasons suggested to promote free, public online courses, such as MOOC s (Massive Open Online Course): Cost Efficiency : Lower costs of attendance and time-saving as a result of removing need to travel and ability to access content online at a time that suits the learner. Request a Demo Today.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

Be open to communication with vendors. The post How to Create a Really Good LMS RFP appeared first on WBT Systems. The vendor will have people from sales, development, and implementation working on it. Let vendors know how long it will take for your team to make a decision. Communication with LMS vendors. Submit RFP.

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WBT Systems

JULY 3, 2018

A report from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business said generations Y and Z are increasingly open to online education and digital certifications. The post Associations Have the Advantage in the Digital Badges Market appeared first on WBT Systems. What digital badges can do for your association.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 2, 2018

Don’t open anything you don’t absolutely have to. Set up a flag system for emails that need a reply this afternoon and for those that can wait until later. The post Start the New Year with 7 New Habits for Learning Professionals appeared first on WBT Systems. Be tough on yourself.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 30, 2017

3) Open Badges and Digital Credentials. Open Badges. Essentially, they refer to a digital certificate of completion that recipients can display outside of an LMS and share using the Open Badge standard. Open Badge capabilities are most often found in LMS solutions designed for extended enterprise (non-employee) training.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Ask good questions, for example, open-ended questions that require a higher level of reflection and thinking. The post 9 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement appeared first on WBT Systems. Having a conversation (online or offline) with a fellow student. Reviewing what they’ve learned in notes or journaling.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2018

For example, you need to keep educational history but should you keep former students on your marketing list if they haven’t opened an email in three years? If a system user has a question or request concerning their personal data, you must be able to respond quickly. Develop a process for reviewing old records. Use of data.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

appeared first on WBT Systems. Here are examples of some statements from the questionnaire which may be useful: In my organization, people openly discuss mistakes in order to learn from them. In my organization, teams/groups revise their thinking as a result of group discussions or information collected.

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