eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Latest: 303 LMS & Learning Portal Vendors. 28 free open source vendors – on 2nd tab. Vendors are listed from all over the world. They do not allow you to use any other 3rd party rapid content authoring tool vendor. E-Learning 24/7.

Learning Portal 63

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 63

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. Folding up shop and switching to a new market: Talent/Performance Management, new product lines not tied to e-learning, services. Acquiring another LMS or e-learning vendor. It was a myth.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

911 E-Learning Webinar Series Kicks Off. This is a free webinar that will cover a specific topic each month – the debut session is October 14th, 2010 at 4 p.m. EST. Social Learning – C the New, the Possible, the Evolution – to register, click Social Learning Webinar. E-Learning 24/7.

Rapid Intake 63

Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion News Unison 63

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 25, 2012

The ability to record audio in real time or post time makes a lot of sense and eliminates the need for using Audacity (albeit it is a wonderful and free product). There are more vendors who do not offer the ability to post – i.e. add audio afterwards it is quite amazing. E-Learning 24/7. Audio Recording and Editing.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 73

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Video Flash Wondershare 73

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. Google code is open source code, so you can manipulate. Typically APIs are free. However there are vendors who sell their API solution wrapped in a piece of software. If you choose not to manipulate the code, you do not have to.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2010

Listed Below are FREE. The HTML editor basic is free. Offers free trial. I did not include the following because I believe they are more oriented towards creating web sites or IDE or not necessarily useful for e-learning; but if you like it.then go for it. E-Learning 24/7. Let the Slayers list begin!

Dreamweaver 40

Dreamweaver Mac e-learning vendor HTML 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 4, 2011

Even with slideshare, you can actually post e-books and other documents, so it follows suit in a system. Opens up learning, and makes your solution a one stop service. LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal (commercial or free), e-readers, any mobile device(i.e. What solution ? What solutions ? What solutions ?

Social Learning 77

Social Learning LCMS Social Learning Portal 77

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

But, the reason I constantly bash this into e-learning vendors heads is this just DON’T GET IT. recent reports find that the #1 and #2 things people do on a smartphone is surf the net and e-mail. If you want to move onto a new experience with m-learning why not add functionality to an e-reader?

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. The trend is already appearing with more systems adapting to this change, and shows every sign of significant growth, especially with APIs & social learning. HTML5 & Rapid Content Authoring Tools.

Trends 70

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 70

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. The trend is already appearing with more systems adapting to this change, and shows every sign of significant growth, especially with APIs & social learning. HTML5 & Rapid Content Authoring Tools.

Trends 69

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Equally of interest, are the increase in open source systems that offer for a fee, hosting on their own servers, rather than on yours. I still believe this will be a winner in 2012, and that more vendors will jump into this space. Open Source Systems. Prediction. Huge explosion in SaaS based only systems.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2011

I have seen continued interest and downloads for open source AR tool kits. In the past year: Apple has filed a patent for 3D Kinect experience using touch free gesturing. Another Apple patent includes allowing users via touch free gesturing to move content from one device to another (example from your iPad to your television).

Blended Learning 94

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Augmented Reality vendor 94

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2010

Improves video and audio quality – extensively – thus your Social Learning/Social Media experience has just increased infinitely; Vivemo, Blip.tv Open Source not Proprietary like Flash. and Opera will support Ogg Theora, a free codec. E-Learning 24/7. Improved interactivity over Flash.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Games Firefox Flash 40

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2010

Improves video and audio quality – extensively – thus your Social Learning/Social Media experience has just increased infinitely; Vivemo, Blip.tv Open Source not Proprietary like Flash. and Opera will support Ogg Theora, a free codec. E-Learning 24/7. Improved interactivity over Flash.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Games Firefox Flash 40

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Open Source Product of the Year (i.e. Yeah and did I mention it was free and you can get the code, ideal if you are building courses for someone other than your own company? These should be considered standards for vendors in this space in 2011 or at least those who want a competitive edge. Game Changer!

Authoring 66

Authoring Innovation Social Networks Tools 66

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 3, 2014

But wait, it gets even better – as there are now changes afoot for video compression standards (consumer does not need to worry, e-learning vendors on the other hand.). Open source and free video compression standard. Video compression standards. Chrome supports V9 (Chrome 25).

Video 84

Video LMS Change Ratio 84

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered. Extended Enterprise – System must have e-comm, multi-tenet – fully skinnable, additional functionality. Open Source LMS of the Year. Oh, yeah 100% free.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2010

When so many potential customers are seeing the advantages of open source, creating their own learning or VLE portals or seeing the value of various social media types and incorporating them into some type of social learning community, the “do nothing&# spin is well, a time warp into the past. E-Learning 24/7.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Open Source Product of the Year (i.e. its FREE) – CourseLab. Open Source : Academia: OLAT, Corporate: OpenElms. RCAT Open Source of the year. Social Learning Platform/Product/Solution. Mobile Learning Platform/Product/Solution. Open Source LMS of the year.

Authoring Tools 63

Authoring Tools Open Source vendor SCATE 63

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2011

For some vendors the words are just words, not actually making it happen, and when they do, many charge for the privilege of you contacting them. I’m sorry, if I am spending thousands of dollars on a system, I expect customer service – at least the first year to be free. . Yet, many vendors are doing exactly that.

Association Learning Management System 78

Association Learning Management System Market LMS Association LMS 78

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Learnnovators: In this age where most learning happens ‘informally’ (through on-the-job-learning and peer-learning), how well do you think the early adopters of Experience API support informal learning? Mike: Early adopters are broken into two categories, traditional e-learning vendors and new market entrants.

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Learnnovators: In this age where most learning happens ‘informally’ (through on-the-job-learning and peer-learning), how well do you think the early adopters of Experience API support informal learning? Mike: Early adopters are broken into two categories, traditional e-learning vendors and new market entrants.

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2011

Email me with the subject “shootout&# and in the email write the name of the vendor. The winning selection will be announced on the E-Learning 24/7 Linkedin group July 22nd. 124 vendors, inc. 16 open source free tools. 1 of the 16 open source vendors that offers m-learning capabilities.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools News CertPoint vendor 71

eLearning 24-7

JULY 16, 2012

Even one time open source systems are starting to offer hosting for an additional cost. For vendors who offer unlimited, I am sure it is doing well for you and is a big positive for you. It is a way to counter free open source systems. The rest host on your own servers. . Two more Trends.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Trends Association LMS LMS 72

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 21, 2010

But it is a rapid e-learning authoring tool stripped down, nothing more. From the price perspective – another reason to go the authoring in the LMS route, according to the vendor – there are plenty of open source solutions you can get that are free or less than $100. E-Learning 24/7.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS LCMS 40

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

E-Learning vendors offer training or tell you they have robust training, you find out it is PDF guides with an accompanying video. Other ones that charge you extras, that with most other vendors are free. Bamboozle and you never knew it – Open Source, other e-learning tools, immersive as well.

Authoring Tools 21

Authoring Tools vendor LMS Open Source 21

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Latest: 303 LMS & Learning Portal Vendors. 28 free open source vendors – on 2nd tab. Vendors are listed from all over the world. They do not allow you to use any other 3rd party rapid content authoring tool vendor.

Learning Portal 40

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 40

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Next week, 12-12-12, will be #10 to #1 learning management systems for 2012. They are a next gen of lite LMSs (feel free my post “When is a LMS, Not a LMS”). A free learning management system hits the ranks. This week: #25 to #11 (cheering and booing is allowed, but please keep it to yourself). 17 OpenElms.

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

Learning Visions

JUNE 15, 2007

Theres nothing in ADDIE about learning objects or the presentation of information. Most e-Learning vendors mention ADDIE or some form thereof on their websites as if it was a real science about creating effective learning. I dont think ADDIE and Gagne are really in the same class.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design ADDIE Authoring Tools Moodle 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

E-Learning development houses need to be able to demonstrate a clear value in their services. Why should companies go with e-Learning vendors when rapid e-Learning tools are available? Have the e-Learning vendor create the first few custom programs. I completely agree with this.

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

eLearning 24-7

JULY 3, 2010

Either give it to me free, create your own and include it free, or at least give me numerous options – i.e. multiple vendors to select from, and include it for free. What vendors fail to tell you, unless you press them, is you can actually use an API (open source) solution and integrate it yourself.

Mzinga 53

Mzinga Productivity Product Portal 53

CommLab India

JANUARY 26, 2017

You have heard about e-learning and are looking to contact vendors for a quote. But before doing that, it is a good idea to understand the typical services e-learning vendors provide and how they price those services. Services provided by e-learning vendors and how they are priced.

e-learning vendor 44

e-learning vendor vendor Services Outsource 44

Learning Visions

JUNE 8, 2007

I think my dinosaur status as an instructional designer stems from the fact that Ive always worked for e-Learning vendors where the programming, graphics, and ID are distinct, separate job roles. If you want to know what I do on a daily basis, read my job description. Maybe Im not an instructional designer at all.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Tools 100

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

But, the reason I constantly bash this into e-learning vendors heads is they just DON’T GET IT. recent reports find that the #1 and #2 things people do on a smartphone is surf the net and e-mail. If you want to move onto a new experience with m-learning why not add functionality to an e-reader?

vendor 40

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 27, 2012

Many in the education market are still in love with open source systems, such as Moodle. However, they often do not realize – until it is too late, that “free” isn’t really free because customization has to constantly exist, support, among other things. More trends than you can shake a ruler at.

Association Learning Management System 85

Association Learning Management System LMS Learning Management System Trends 85

eLearning Learning Posts

MAY 3, 2010

5 Tips to help you Plan your Next Presentation - Free as in Freedom , April 26, 2010 “Presentation is the ‘Killer Skill’ we take into the real world. We make them available to our members via our Web sites and from other Web sources, sometimes for free and sometimes for a fee. The Real Cost of a Free (Open Source) LMS!

Google Buzz 85

Google Buzz iPad Blended Learning Google 85

eLearning 24-7

JULY 20, 2011

In the content authoring tool market, the number of vendors who offered either mobile learning build capabilities within their tool or offered a stand-alone mobile course authoring tool is 28, of which two are free open source solutions. Courselab – The best free open source product on the market.

Authoring Tools 78

Authoring Tools Flash to HTML5 Conversion Authoring Trends 78