eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

It was within these comments, that afterwords, I decided to expand a bit plus identify other areas that I see, LMS vendors must explore – which they have not yet done so, to re-energize themselves. Thus, the LMS vendors are creating a Bogeyman – their own bogeyman, and it does not have to be that way. Social Learning.

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 29, 2010

The bottom line without getting technical or overly detailed, the solution is hosted on your vendor’s servers and not hosted on your internal servers. With a hosted solution, the vendor’s servers are able to tested to withstand scenarios like this. LMSs and their client list. Ask for references is a waste of time.

vendor 60

vendor LCMS Server Cloud Computing 60

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2013

One of the wonderful things I love about attending expos is the ability to see new products and new vendors. For example, there were several vendors making their debut – as in their solution – at DevLearn. web site: [link]. Knowing your audience. What’s next? Product of the Expo. Runner-ups.

DevLearn 90

DevLearn Case Study vendor e-learning vendor 90

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 23, 2010

The bottom line without getting technical or overly detailed, the solution is hosted on your vendor’s servers and not hosted on your internal servers. With a hosted solution, the vendor’s servers are able to tested to withstand scenarios like this. LMSs and their client list. Ask for references is a waste of time.

Hosting 40

Hosting vendor Cloud Computing LCMS 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 11, 2013

If you are taking a deep look around the LMS market you may be hearing a new buzz word, “ecosystem” Some LMS vendors have used the term in the past because they themselves saw their platform as a one stop shop. If they are taking college type courses online for free, they are likely to be visiting a MOOC.

LMS 78

LMS Blended Learning vendor Learning Management System 78

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

At the end of the day, any educational institution needs to generate cash; right now these are free, so tell me how long do you think that VC investing 40M plus is going to chill, until they want to see $$$? No surprise that some vendors are also waiting to see what happens. Again, it is hot, hot, hot. Is it going to be hot?

Trends 77

Trends vendor Wiki e-learning vendor 77

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 12, 2010

Features 102 vendors. Feel free to use and share directory. File has been tested and is free of spyware, malware, and viruses, and any or all nasties. : ). Directory does NOT include any free authoring tools, since those are available elsewhere on this blog. E-Learning 24/7. SAAS or Desktop or Both.

Authoring 63

Authoring AICC Tools Content 63

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Mobile Learning. LMSs – Finally vendors took notice. Sadly though many still are in the dark on true mobile learning – i.e. not accessing their platform via a mobile web browser. Authoring Tools – With only a small sample of vendors that are SaaS based, pickings are slim. Increase in number of vendors.

CD-ROM 85

CD-ROM vendor e-learning vendor Offline 85

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Many of us, see e-learning vendors who put $$$ ahead of their customers. Thus, it is wonderful to see vendors who have stepped forward and said, “we care&#. “We value you&#. It was just a request to give something back to the readers of this blog, the e-learning community during this holiday season.

Harassment Training 72

Harassment Training Rapid Intake Wondershare vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

It was within these comments, that afterwords, I decided to expand a bit plus identify other areas that I see, LMS vendors must explore – which they have not yet done so, to re-energize themselves. Thus, the LMS vendors are creating a Bogeyman – their own bogeyman, and it does not have to be that way. Social Learning.

vendor 40

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 40

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 18, 2012

Many people will ask their potential vendor what is the implementation time, but will forget to ask if the vendor has a dedicated project manager. This person handles everything from the vendors’ side of thing. The next call you should receive is from your vendor’s project manager. Implementation. Guess what?

LMS 73

LMS Support vendor e-learning vendor 73

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 13, 2013

Q : I am curious on why Cornerstone On Demand, Saba and SumTotal do not appear in your top twenty lists even though they appear on other sites as the best products in the market. Every e-learning consulting/research firm, etc. This is why, you see some vendors doing quite well and others who are not. Lots of potential.

SumTotal 73

SumTotal Blogging vendor Saba 73

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

One vendor with 750 users, priced out at nearly 24K a year; another close to 11.5K – thus depends on users is a factor. If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. Marketplaces & Exchanges by LMS/Learning Portal Vendors.

Trends 70

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 70

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 17, 2013

1,000 seats, 500 active per month – $20,000), tech support 9 to 5 EST (free – included at no charge), 20 project management hours (no charge), webinar training ($500 for three sessions), an autograph by the CEO (priceless – no I’m just kidding). Or there are vendors who only work in certain industries/verticals.

LMS 79

LMS vendor Issue Sales 79

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 10, 2011

With an increase in e-learning sales a, projections of 7.1 billion dollars (USD) by 2015 and an increase in competition in the space, it is time for vendors to act. Learning Platforms & Emerging Technology. Social media sites that focus on gamers are in the top twenty of most visited sites. 11% Other .

Authoring Tools 77

Authoring Tools Augmented Reality Flash to HTML5 Conversion LCMS 77

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

One vendor with 750 users, priced out at nearly 24K a year; another close to 11.5K – thus depends on users is a factor. If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. Marketplaces & Exchanges by LMS/Learning Portal Vendors.

Trends 69

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. In a market this size, and with so many vendors overly focused on the U.S. and not necessarily worldwide (which should be the case), there is bound to be those vendors who are seeking new opportunities. It was a myth.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 3, 2010

As part of the holidays, these vendors have joined together with E-Learning 24/7 and present (no pun intended) a holiday giveaway. The drawing is free, the chance to win is free. The Vendors (alphabetical order, followed by giveaway). Link to web site is located within the vendor’s name.

Harassment Training 58

Harassment Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion iPad vendor 58

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

484 respondents who completed every question, 40% corporate, 30% education, 8% non-profit, o% from association and 22% e-learning vendors (those were extracted from the below results and will be seen in a future blog). Consumers are consumers – something that many LMS vendors tend to forget. 71% said yes.

Mobile 74

Mobile Video Association Learning Management System Authoring Tools 74

eLearning 24-7

JULY 24, 2013

There are sites dedicated specifically for Kinect technology and education. As a result, I went out, ordered and received the Leap Motion product, which is a touch free device for your computer. Enables you to download apps - free and fee based to use with the product. Also with many data plans SMS is not free.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools e-learning vendor Emergent Association Learning Management System 76

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 22, 2010

Social Media offerings and services – did you know there are over 190 social networking sites (besides Facebook and Twitter)? What LMS and LCMS vendors support APIs and why this should be the first question you ask any prospective vendor. Registration is free. E-Learning 24/7.

Social Networks 40

Social Networks News LCMS Mzinga 40

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2010

As social learning continues to grow, LMS/LCMS vendors are taking various approaches. While some view themselves as “social learning&# savvy, incorporating various components, others seem to see themselves as just sitting on the sidelines. Time for these vendors to wake up, or see your audience share disappear.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2011

Make no mistake, there are plenty of vendors out there who believe in the concept of focusing on features and forgetting about usability, under the guise that people would rather have lots of cool blinky things rather than usability. There are a plethora of vendors out there, with blinders on. . Great stuff, for 1996.

Association Learning Management System 78

Association Learning Management System Market LMS Association LMS 78

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Many e-learning vendors put $$$ ahead of their customers. Thus, it is wonderful to see vendors who have stepped forward and said, “we care&# , “we value you&# , by offering giveaways during this holiday season. The Vendors (alphabetical order, followed by giveaway). It’s a shame. 14th, 2010.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 45

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Harassment Training iPad vendor 45

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2012

Lots of vendors, lots of potential. There were vendors that had nice LMSs and cool features. It just wasn’t me thinking this, I heard it from attendees and even other vendors who were trolling the floor. Mobile Learning. Giving out books to attendees after they listened to the the vendors’ sales pitch.

ASTD 82

ASTD ILT vendor Blackboard 82

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2011

They involved talent management, “hello and goodbye” with vendors, social learning, upswing in mobile learning, new feature sets in the authoring tool space, flat lining in web conferencing and standalone platforms. LMSs/LCMS/CMS/learning platforms in commercial and open space continued their presence.

Blended Learning 94

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Augmented Reality vendor 94

eLearning 24-7

JULY 3, 2010

OmniSocial is a social learning platform, with learning management capabilities and with the ability to select individual apps in the system and only use those you select to install onto your web site or learning portal. Sites and Zones. Sites and Zones – Sub categories (listed as Manage Sites and Zones).

Mzinga 53

Mzinga Productivity Product Portal 53

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 31, 2012

Nice selection of vendors – in general. More vendors showing off their products then in the past – still a couple believe that a poster board will do the trick. Wi-Fi worked a lot better, but vendors and end users still had issues inside the expo hall. I heard this happen to two vendors.

TechKnowledge 71

TechKnowledge Assessment PPT vendor 71

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Unfortunately, too many vendors in the e-learning space have failed to see the power and potential of this capability, and have decided to ignore them. Typically APIs are free. However there are vendors who sell their API solution wrapped in a piece of software. Twitter has APIs, so does Facebook, even Linkedin.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hybrid model worked for many, but unless your customer base are blue-collar, or front-line and thus have to physically be on site, then it is out the door. There are some good ones out there, and from a learning system standpoint some vendors in the B2B/B2C market are adding this capability. And people pay a lot to do it. .

Training 89

Training Train Questionmark Association 89

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 15, 2010

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? Sure, other vendors will say you can do that too, but you have to open each object file to get it. Many vendors hyping PowerPoint to Flash angle as key feature. Game Changer! LMS, web, CD, etc.,

Authoring 66

Authoring Innovation Social Networks Tools 66

eLearning 24-7

JULY 16, 2012

Web sites yes. When you need a fix, then the LMS vendor must work with you either remote to solve it or if it is big nasty fix, go on site. SaaS and LMS vendors. From a LMS vendor perspective there are a lot of pluses. Systems have come a long way from the days of yesteryear.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Trends Association LMS LMS 72

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2010

Dreamweaver was not created for people to build courses in, rather it was created for people to build web sites and other web related solutions. Listed Below are FREE. The HTML editor basic is free. Offers free trial. HTML Kit also offers a paid version, however, 292 is free and offers more than enough.

Dreamweaver 40

Dreamweaver Mac e-learning vendor HTML 40

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

LMS Vendors and Tablets Update. That said, why is this happening: A significant (over 90%) of vendors are holding off this year and at least part of next year from optimizing their solution to the iPad. Two years ago, lots of LMS vendors were saying their systems were browser agnostic. Gartner projects 54.8 million units.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 40

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Association LMS Association Learning Management System Market 40

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2010

The trends apply to both LMS/LCMS vendors. Extended Enterprise - Vendors are expanding into the wholesaler/reseller/affiliates/sales agent sector with their solutions. The note of interest is that it is occurring with all size of vendors, albeit the charge is being led by mid size vendors. Global markets. Europe, U.K.,

LCMS 77

LCMS Trends LMS Social Networks 77

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

There is a growing list of vendors, including small/mid size that are adding talent management components that match the Big Dog systems. A couple of vendors have added HRIS modules. It is interesting to note, that many of the vendors are targeting the SMB space, especially the small size (less than 500 employees) market.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73