LMS Selection Resources
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
LMS Selection Resources. Read more about LMS Selection Resources.
Open Source LMS: Hidden Costs for Associations
WBT Systems
MARCH 7, 2017
Many associations have, at some point, considered the benefits of choosing an open source LMS for delivering their education programs. Hidden Costs of an Open Source LMS. Staffing Resources. This may also impact on the availability of staff resources for other projects, resulting in delays and other costs to the association.
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4 Stages of Falling in Love with your LMS
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
On this Valentine’s Day, instead of plying you with sweet treats that may inspire a strong initial attraction that will fizzle out over time, we want to walk you through the 4 stages of truly falling in love with your LMS, and making sure your learners do the same. Stage One: Falling in Love. For many people, love begins with lust.
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When is it time for a new Association LMS?
WBT Systems
MAY 31, 2016
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? When is it time to look for a new Association LMS? Are Your Learners Frustrated?
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Learners and Your LMS: If you build it, will they come?
WBT Systems
MARCH 14, 2017
Working with many associations over the years, we have listened to many organizations describe the reasons why their members do not use their existing Learning Management System (LMS) and why they are looking for a new learning solution to re-engage their learners. Does your LMS have an Unattractive Look and Feel?
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215 Select an LMS Consultant Before Beginning Your LMS Selection
WBT Systems
MARCH 13, 2018
With more than 700 learning platforms on the market, how do you narrow the field down to the best learning management systems (LMS) for your association’s needs? Or, to ensure you absolutely get the best LMS for your association, hire an LMS consultant to help you with requirements, selection, and implementation.
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3 Ways Your LMS Facilitates Reflective Learning
WBT Systems
JUNE 14, 2016
In this modern world of ‘information at your fingertips’, how can your Learning Management System (LMS) help you to incorporate reflective learning in your education programs? 3 Ways to Facilitate Reflective Learning with your LMS. The modern LMS has many features that enable it to support both individual and social reflection.
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5 Tips for Implementing an LMS to Increase Productivity
Higher Logic
JANUARY 23, 2020
The easiest way to do this is by implementing a Learning Management System (LMS). Check out the following tips for doing so: Choose the right LMS for your association’s needs. Integrate your AMS and LMS for heightened abilities. Choose the right LMS for your association’s needs. Intuitive, easily navigable interface.
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10 Unconventional Ways to Get More Value from Your Association’s LMS
WBT Systems
JULY 5, 2017
If your association’s learning management system (LMS) is only used by staff in the education department, you’re not taking full advantage of its potential. An LMS can do so much more than help you manage online courses, certification and accreditation programs, digital badges, and webinars. 1 – Transform new member orientation.
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6 Essential Enterprise LMS Features for Your Association
Forj
JUNE 3, 2021
Without an advanced enterprise LMS, it’s significantly more challenging to do so, let alone save time, increase membership, collect non-dues revenue, and more. If you’re reading this guide, it’s a good guess that you’re on the market for a new enterprise LMS solution. 5 Tips to Choose the Right Enterprise LMS.
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Make it Easy for Members to Love your Association LMS!
WBT Systems
JANUARY 17, 2017
Increasingly, associations are adopting Learning Management Systems (LMS) to help simplify the administration and delivery of education and certification programs to a membership that is more geographically dispersed, increasingly busy, and dealing with a changing economy which can make it more difficult to attend meetings and conferences in person.
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How to Prepare a Business Case for a New LMS
WBT Systems
APRIL 3, 2018
As dysfunctional and frustrating as that old learning management system (LMS) is, your association still relies upon it. But, let’s face it, your current LMS is holding you back. You need a better LMS but the powers that be aren’t going to like that news. Preparing Your Case for a New LMS. Live and on-demand webinars.
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How to Present a Business Case for a New LMS
WBT Systems
APRIL 10, 2018
Your wish can come true if you know how to make a persuasive case for a new learning management system (LMS) to the decision-makers at your association. Last week, we explained how to prepare your business case for a new LMS —from collecting evidence to gathering allies. You must figure out how to connect a new LMS to those values.
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Essential Steps BEFORE Planning for an LMS Implementation
WBT Systems
OCTOBER 11, 2016
It’s during this time of evaluation that the organization’s learning management system (LMS) can come under scrutiny. As a starting point for evalutating your current learning solution, you might want to have a look at the post “ When is it Time for a New LMS “, and ask these questions: Are your learners frustrated?
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150 Learning Content Curation for Association Member Education
WBT Systems
JULY 19, 2016
As the Learning and Development, Training, or Education director for your association, you are the curator of the education resources your association provides to members. ” What tools are at the curator’s disposal to help determine the relevancy and value of your education resources? Using your LMS as a Content Curation Tool.
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LMS, LCMS, Content Authoring: Exploring eLearning Tools
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
He describes the differences between the most commonly used tools as follows: A learning management system (LMS) is an administrative and registration tool. The lesson is usually not created in the LMS. A Learning Content Management System (LCMS) typically is an LMS to which the LMS vendor has added an authoring tool.
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WBT Systems Enhances Social Learning for Professionals with New TopClass LMS Release
WBT Systems
AUGUST 11, 2016
TopClass 10 extends the existing social learning capabilities of TopClass LMS with the introduction of enhanced learner profiles and digital badges with full OpenBadges compatibility. Organizations can now design and share badges in TopClass LMS to reward participation and learning achievements for members.
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The 5 E’s of Generating Non-Dues Revenue from eLearning
WBT Systems
JULY 26, 2016
Here are five ways your LMS can help you to generate non-dues revenue for your association: Ensure your LMS has eCommerce Capability. When reviewing and curating your content , look for trends and popular courses by examining your LMS reports. It should be a simple process to search for and purchase courses and resources.
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4 Reasons You Should Integrate Your Learning Management System and Community [Case Study]
Higher Logic
MARCH 27, 2019
To provide its members with access to the education and training they needed in a useable, relevant way, AGMA invested in Higher Logic’s Learning Management System (LMS). With an integrated LMS and community, the association has been able to bring the industry and its members together. This is an amazing product. Blassingame, M.Ed.,
Managing Learning at your Association Annual Conference
WBT Systems
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Often people associate a learning management system (LMS) purely with e-learning, online courses, and more recently the cloud. However, certain types of LMS, such as extended enterprise or association LMS , will enable your organization to support the delivery and management of all types of training – online or offline.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.25.21
Reid All About it
JUNE 25, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They describe how the Association General Contractors of America shares this data with its chapters, provides resources to help them improve performance, and supports their growth with chapter leader training and development. Exhibitors.
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Help Your Members Across the Digital Readiness Gap
WBT Systems
JULY 25, 2017
Familiarity with education technology : How familiar people are with online learning, MOOCs, digital badges, Khan Academy, and other online educational resources. Their interest in learning is low, especially online learning— only 1% of them are aware of online educational resources and only 6% have taken an online course.
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Focus on Millennial Learners to Benefit Members of All Ages
WBT Systems
APRIL 19, 2017
In a previous post, we explored whether the age of members affects the organization’s choice of LMS , noting the differences between younger and older learners’ preferences for how learning is delivered. They also need engaging content that allows them opportunities to interact with the content and collaborate with other learners.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.19.21
Reid All About it
MARCH 19, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. She explains how to assess your needs, identify where you’re depleted, and find resources and solutions, including setting boundaries. 6 Things That Will Kill Your LMS And 3 Companies That Did It Right. LMS Demo Day. Quick hits.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.18.21
Reid All About it
JUNE 18, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Their guidebook shows chapters how they scored in each of five KPI areas, describes best practices to follow to raise those scores, and provides links to additional resources on the AGC website. Good advice never goes out of style. 1 CAE credit.
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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience
WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. They’ll have additional opportunities to connect with other attendees while being exposed to your LMS and online learning programs. Or, include them in a course syllabus as supplementary resources. Highlight conference content.
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Beyond features: Ensuring LMS user experience & security
Freestone
AUGUST 19, 2024
Introduction Is your continuing education program searching for the right learning management system (LMS) to transform your user experience? Your LMS plays a crucial role in offering a positive user experience. An effective LMS can significantly enhance the learning experience, foster engagement, and drive successful outcomes.
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It’s Time to Get Started: 5 Key Steps to Success with a Virtual Conference
Blue Sky eLearn
MARCH 3, 2020
They work closely with the LMS vendor, anticipate what would be most attractive to attendees, and then help design the site so that it features appropriate visual interest, design aspects, and intellectual stimulation. An experienced, partnership-oriented LMS vendor can also prove a valuable resource to newcomers to virtual conferences.
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Association Brain Food: 9.13.24
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… On my calendar. Share effective practices, and resources to power volunteerism in your member communities. – LMS Demo Days Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer LMS platforms. Product ideas.
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Looking For a Virtual Events Partner? Be Sure To Ask These 10 Questions
Blue Sky eLearn
MAY 4, 2020
For this kind of strategy, you need a learning management system (LMS). Some digital event services are built on top of an LMS, and this can be an advantage because a virtual event is a great way to launch or extend your eLearning offerings. Are all your support team & resources in the U.S.? How do you support our attendees?
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282 Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials
WBT Systems
APRIL 25, 2017
Existing Technology: Between learning management systems (LMS), association management systems (AMSs) and social media, many associations have a robust technology ecosystem in place to support rapidly changing skills-based training and digital badges. The learning community has been seeking a serious use for LMS gamification.
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Building a Community: 5 Tips for Digital Member Engagement
Blue Sky eLearn
DECEMBER 6, 2019
It also serves as a resource for current members to browse upcoming events or contact a staff member with concerns. For more resources, Double the Donation has a great guide of top membership management tools. For a comprehensive list of options, Fonteva has a great resource for event management software. Optimize your website.
No more learning silos
Aaron Wolowiec
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
It’s about much more than setting up educational programming in an LMS and conducting performance reviews. This involves making information available and actionable and connecting employees with the appropriate resources. Training employees, especially with an event-centric approach, isn’t enough, King said. Kieran King.
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8 ways to use your LMS to drive non-dues revenue
Freestone
OCTOBER 23, 2024
With a learning management system (LMS) your association can prioritize non-dues revenue while boosting learner engagement and streamlining staff processes. Continue reading to learn how to leverage your LMS and discover helpful non-dues revenue ideas for your association. Here are eight non-dues revenue ideas for your LMS: 1.
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Association Brain Food: 9.20.24
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… On my schedule. TopClass LMS describes marketing messages that persuade members to become learners and elements of online education programs that stoke the intrinsic motivation of learners. Motivation to learn. Microlearning. AI for associations.
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Association Brain Food: 6.28.24
Reid All About it
JUNE 28, 2024
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Workforce trends. LMS selection. The learning management system (LMS) market has exploded in response. Find out how to create personalized, engaging member experiences, reduce reliance on IT, and free up resources. Thu 7/11 at 11 a.m.
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10 Tips to Take You from Zero to eLearning Hero
Blue Sky eLearn
OCTOBER 11, 2017
You can’t launch an empty LMS! After you and your LMS have spent some time together, or after you’ve gotten feedback on your first few offerings, you can start introducing new types of learning experiences. You’ll have dreams about your online content and LMS (at least I did!), Tip #9 – Consistency.
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215 What makes an Association Education Program Successful?
WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Your requirements list will help you to list the metrics by which you will measure the success of the technologies and resources you will use to deliver your program. There are some great resources out there to help you define your requirements and determine the scope of your project. LMS Reporting: Getting Useful Data from your LMS.
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No more learning silos
Aaron Wolowiec
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
It’s about much more than setting up educational programming in an LMS and conducting performance reviews. This involves making information available and actionable and connecting employees with the appropriate resources. Training employees, especially with an event-centric approach, isn’t enough, King said. Kieran King.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.11.20
Reid All About it
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. LMS/CRM integration. The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. LMS Demo Day.
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5 Ways to Use Learning Management Software to Engage Members
NXUnite
MARCH 18, 2024
In today’s dynamic landscape, associations play a key role in facilitating networking opportunities, promoting professional development , and providing resources for their members. First, let’s take a closer look at what an LMS is. In this guide, we’ll discuss five impactful ways to leverage this technology.
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130 Successful Learning Management System Implementation eBook
WBT Systems
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
What are the key questions to ask when planning an LMS implementation project to ensure its success? It can take between three to six months to implement a new cloud LMS , and between six to nine months to implement an on-premise LMS for a large corporation or extended enterprise. How will you define your requirements?
6 Ways Associations Can Use Webinars to Engage Members and Increase Non-Dues Revenue
Higher Logic
MAY 20, 2020
To supplement the webinars, provide additional online courses and certifications through a Learning Management System (LMS) and boost your non-dues revenue even more. Survey your members or repurpose existing content from your blog and other resources for new topics that interest your members.
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.12.21
Reid All About it
MARCH 12, 2021
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Fionta describes several ways to learn more about new members during onboarding so you can lead them to the resources and services they need most. 6 Things That Will Kill Your LMS And 3 Companies That Did It Right. New member onboarding.
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