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Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. Ernie Smith at Associations Now talks about three technology trends that associations should keep their eye on. Technology Trends Round Table 2019. Location: online and Washington DC.
TopClass LMS describes marketing messages that persuade members to become learners and elements of online education programs that stoke the intrinsic motivation of learners. – LMS Demo Days Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer LMS platforms. Motivation to learn. Microlearning.
After a successful April gathering in Alexandria VA, 501Works, PerByte, and Adage Technologies are hosting another Ven-Con for AMS/CRM vendors and consultants in Chicago on Tuesday, June 11. Ven-Con’s goal is to drive positive change in the AMS/CRM and technology systems selection space. Location: Washington DC.
A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Host: Association Women Technology Champions. 6 Things That Will Kill Your LMS And 3 Companies That Did It Right. LMS Demo Day.
Dan Lautman of DelCor Technology Solutions did something that many people only talk about: he unplugged for a month. When you’re selecting technology, like a learning management system (LMS), there’s so many ways you can botch the decision, mostly because you don’t know what you don’t know. Location: Washington DC.
Association technology and analytics. I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. 1 CMP credit.
Mike Guerrieri at DelCor Technology Solutions shares his observations and advice from two years of association technology assessments. To make many of the changes Mike suggests, you need more than technology, you need staff with an innovation mindset. Presenters: Dave Coriale, President, DelCor Technology Solutions.
.* – Engaging Your Association’s Staff and Board in Your Corporate Partnership Program (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. Host: DC-Area Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange. Usability Tips for a Seamless LMS. LMS Discussion. How did you decide which LMS to go for? More info/register.
TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. You can also use parts of the template for other technology selection projects since prospective vendors will need much of the same information. Location: Washington DC. Gen Z education. to 3:30 p.m. –
In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”. That’s why I like the “most popular posts of the past year” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from AMS provider MemberSuite and this one from LMS provider WBT Systems. Location: Washington DC.
– Negotiate Harder and Other Meetings Tips and Trends (Washington DC Idea Swap). Location: Washington DC. – DC-Area Partnership Professionals Network (PPN) Idea Exchange (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. Presenter: Tahira Endean, instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
TopClass LMS explains why, instead of competing, associations should partner with their chapters to design and/or deliver online education programs. – Ven-Con DC (Washington DC) Join us prior to AMSFest to continue the conversation we started at past Ven-Con events. Location: Washington DC. 1 CAE credit.
TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. – GLAM Happy Hour (Washington DC) Join us for another GLAM (Gays and Lesbians in Association Management) happy hour to catch up with your LGBTQ+ friends and colleagues in the association community. Location: Washington DC.
TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. How can technology and automation make our marketing efforts less painful? Host: ASAE Technology Council Speakers: Reggie Henry, ASAE Dave Coriale and Andrew Legett, DelCor Tue 10/31 at 12 p.m. The competition for talent is as tough as ever.
Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Got new technology on your mind? Get pointers on how to prepare a convincing business case for a new LMS or other technology. ( Learn about event technology trends suited for events large or small and on any budget. Location: Washington DC. WBT Systems ).
Shopping for an LMS? You definitely want to check out the 2019 edition of the Association LMS Buyers Companion from the good folks at Talented Learning. WBT Systems (of TopClass LMS fame) explains how learning subscriptions help good intentions come to life. Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Washington DC).
Don’t wait until your LMS implementation is nearing the end to figure out what kind of reports you need. The time for discussing reporting requirements is way back before you even select an LMS platform. WBT Systems explains how to identify your LMS reporting requirements. Locations: virtual and Washington DC.
Is your LMS evolving? WBT Systems explains why your LMS provider (and other tech vendors) should have a product roadmap. Mentoring for Associations in 2018 (Washington DC Idea Swap). Location: Washington DC. Small Staff Association Brown Bag Lunch (Farragut/Dupont, Washington DC). Location: Washington, DC.
A near-death experience has enabled him “to envision an alternate ending to the AI story —one that makes the most of this amazing technology while empowering humans not just to survive, but to thrive.” DC-PPN Idea Exchange Meeting (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. More info/register. Host: Smart Meetings.
. – Nonprofits and Elections in 2020 (online and Washington DC). Location: online and Washington DC. Nonprofit Technology Trends Round Table: 2020. LMS Selection: Mastering the Process, Avoiding the Pitfalls. Get a clear understanding of how to lead your organization in choosing the right learning technology.
10 Purposeful Provocations for Association Boards in 2021 (Association Xchange, formerly DC Swap). It seems like every technology company is claiming expertise in virtual event software solutions. Smart organizations combine LMS progress reports with data from other systems to predict, measure and improve business results.
Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public. Find out how a provider’s origin—as a webinar technology vs. a streaming video provider, for example—suggests strengths and weaknesses.
Held the second Friday of each month, these intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. Host: Association Women Technology Champions. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. .* – Mindful Networking.
Host: Unleashed Technologies. Presenter: Chad Hester, Solutions Architect at Unleashed Technologies. Presenters: Sharon Conley, Web-based Technology Director, National Association of School Nurses. The Top Technology Trends Transforming the Events and Tradeshow Industries and What It Means for You. Location: Arlington VA.
TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. and other AI besides LLMs—what other technologies should you be considering, use cases, etc. In a world of intense technology change, this ancient story framework can guide us to effective member engagement and communications. 1 CAE credit.
He describes his experience over at the DelCor blog along with the reasons we might be seeing this technology more often at offices and events near you. Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC. Location: Washington DC. – Association Palooza VI (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. More info/register.
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I thought I knew a lot about gathering requirements for new technology, so how did I miss the boat on business requirements? Are you using outdated technology? Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC. More info/register. Tue 11/6 at 12 p.m.
When I lived in the DC area, my brother and I used to go to the Baltimore Lithuanian Festival every year for our fix of people who looked like our relatives (we’re a strong quarter Lithuanian), sausages, dumplings, potato pancakes, Lithuanian beer, viryta (spiced honey kick-ass liqueur), and šaltibarš? Hosts: Breezio and Adage Technologies.
Marketing automation software is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ technology. Tue 10/3 at 12 p.m.* – Association Analytics® Network Meeting (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. lunch) or 12:30 (webinar) – The Top Ten Tips for Nonprofits to Consider When They Procure Technology Solutions. Lunch provided. 1 CAE credit.
* – Virtual Chapters & Online Communities: Should We or Shouldn’t We (Washington DC). Discuss elements your association should take into consideration when exploring or offering virtual components/communities, including volunteer roles and management, technology, membership models, financial banking, and more. 4 CAE credits.
. – How to Make Your Strategy Select Your Technology. Make your organization’s strategy and vision drive your technology investments. Discover how to turn a business goal into a technology investment. Walk away with a framework for leveraging your vendors when selecting your next AMS, LMS, or other software.
Dan Hickey at DelCor describes the seven steps your association should take when building a technology project team. Teaming together, Association Chat and DC photographer Geoff Livingston are taking studio portraits of association employees who can tell us “why associations matter.” Location: Washington DC. to 5:00 p.m. –
Mon 10/15 at 12 p.m.* – Let Your Voice Be Heard: Why Mid-Term Elections are Important to Associations (DC Idea Swap – Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. Gaining Board Approval for Budget for New Technology. Learn how to speak confidently and intelligently about why it’s time to invest in new technology.
Last week, WBT Systems explained how to prepare a business case for a new LMS. Now they’re back with advice on how to present that persuasive case for a new LMS to decision-makers. And if another type of technology is on your wish list, much of their guidance still applies. Location: Washington DC. It’s a one-two punch.
When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. WBT Systems peels back the curtain to introduce the players on the LMS development team and explains how they decide which new features to develop.
Yes, the ASAE Technology Conference is next week! Ann McDermott at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to develop that list and why you should do it before asking around for AMS recommendations or sample RFPs. Mon 12/11 at 5 p.m.* – Association Women in Technology Champions Happy Hour Meetup (National Harbor MD).
The best marketing for educational programs is content marketing , said LMS provider WBT Systems—and I agree. When you’re shopping for new technology, look beyond what the software does. Eventpedia explained how to choose the right partner when shopping for an event app —advice that holds true when shopping for any technology.
Prepare your association for the inevitable ransomware attack , say the guys at DelCor Technology Solutions, and, of course, they tell you how. LMS provider WBT Systems explains how to plan and market an online learning challenge that creates industry buzz and momentum for further learning. Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC.
.* – ASAE NextGen Talks: Connecting w/ Executives (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. Learn about Artificial Intelligence technology, an accessible tool your association can use to increase member engagement. ASAE NextGen Talks: Connecting w/ Executives (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. 1 CAE credit.
If your association is only using your learning management system (LMS) for online courses and other professional development programs, you’re missing out on additional ROI, says WBT Systems. They suggest ten additional and unconventional ways to get more value from your LMS. Location: Washington DC. Now, that’s cool.
Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC. Location: Washington DC. – Cause-Related Marketing, Sweepstakes, Raffles, and Other Charitable Promotions: Being Creative and Compliant (Washington DC and webinar). Locations: Washington DC and online. Selecting Nonprofit Software: Technology Comes Last. Lunch provided.
Gaining a Competitive Edge with Content Strategy (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. CDT – Digital Transformation 2019: Now, Next Year and Beyond (ASAE Technology Section Council Roundtable – Chicago IL). Organizers: ASAE Technology Section Council and Association Forum. Technology for Recruiting Volunteers.
I like the curated approach of the MIT Technology Review’s Coronavirus Tech Report. The Impact of Mergers & Acquisitions on a Business Model: How the ABA Responded to Change (Washington DC). Location: Washington DC. Small Association Brown Bag Discussion (Washington DC). A bit more geeky but worthwhile, Coronadaily.
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