CommLab India

AUGUST 16, 2016

Now that you are aware of the e-learning development process, here is some advice on what you can outsource at each stage and what to look out for in an e-Learning vendor: Design. What to look for in an e-learning developer. You have sound subject matter expertise, but no learning design capabilities.

Blended Learning 44

Blended Learning Outsource Compliance Training Case Study 44

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 11, 2013

What they are trying to do is to offer an alternative to an open source platform which allows unlimited users. E-Learning 24/7. They assume that you will go “hey, I could have had a V-8 and a LMS that enables me to have unlimited users and all the features I want.” But you should be.

LMS 78

LMS Blended Learning vendor Learning Management System 78

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 24, 2014

I have those every weekend, so why as an adult learner do I want it as a benefit to learning? Another one on the rise for LMS vendors and honestly, e-learning vendors as a whole. People who still think open source LMSs are the best route to go rather than a commercial system . ” Bottom Line.

Trends 81

Trends LMS vendor Open Source 81

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. Open source and end users becoming content producers is the next evolution of the net and thus learning. E-Learning 24/7. You will hear crickets.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

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

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

E-Learning Vendors and Apps. I’m not sure if it is going to take a predication by the late Edgar Cayce or Nostradamus to see the need to have native apps for people to download with the numerous m-learning, Mac store or Windows 8. If there is one thing I have learned, live is full of risk. SoftChalk 7.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS Rapid Intake 72

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 25, 2012

There are dozens of free audio plugins available on the net, so why aren’t screen capturing/recording vendors offering the ability for the end user to add them? There is something wrong when a free and open source product like Audacity can do it, yet a product that costs hundreds of dollars cannot. E-Learning 24/7.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 73

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Video Flash Wondershare 73

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2010

E-Learning 24/7. Tags: Open Source Product Review authoring tools e-learning e-learning vendors elearning Dreamweaver. HTML Kit also offers a paid version, however, 292 is free and offers more than enough. Tech skill: Moderate.

Dreamweaver 40

Dreamweaver Mac e-learning vendor HTML 40

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. Integrated e-mail. Again, open source programs exist today that you can use as a feature within your LMS. E-Learning 24/7. Tablets there.tablets there.tablets everywhere. Yes, I own one.

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

M-Learning – Covers Tablets & E-Readers (1.1mb). Open Source Quiz Assessment and Tools – Free. Web Conferencing – the Players, the Duds, the Newcomers – includes a directory of all the vendors out there. Social Learning & Social Media. E-Learning 24/7.

Rapid Intake 63

Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion News Unison 63

eLearning 24-7

MAY 3, 2010

What it is though, is something that will rock your foundation and can turn the LMS world standing on their head, because now you can become your own learning SCORM compliant system. Ability to take SCORM compliant courses, including SCORM 2004 from a portal, online learning community, social learning platform or solution, a group, whatever.

SCORM 45

SCORM Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 45

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

APRIL 4, 2011

LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal (commercial or open source), social learning stand-alone, hybrid system, web conferencing, mobile learning. LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal (commercial & open source), m-learning tablets & smartphones that can record video, social learning stand-alone, hybrid systems.

Social Learning 77

Social Learning LCMS Social Learning Portal 77

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

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Open Source LMSs. Moodle and other open source LMSs : Yes, you can do any type of customization that you want with the systems, but please understand that when you choose to go “open source&# LMS, you will need someone who has programming knowledge or skill sets and who can be a stakeholder in the system.

Custom 40

Custom LMS LCMS vendor 40

eLearning 24-7

MAY 18, 2012

In the past it was build it yourself (pricey) or find open source and customize it (could be pricey, but cheaper then complete build). The partner approach works this way: vendor A integrates Vendor B’s solution into their product. Social and Mobile Learning Platforms. Other e-learning solutions.

Virtual Classroom 66

Virtual Classroom News ILT vendor 66

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. E-Learning 24/7. and YouTube (beta) are already offering videos in HTML5 players. 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. E-Learning 24/7. and YouTube (beta) are already offering videos in HTML5 players. 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. Greater usage of open source content authoring tools, across all sectors, not just education and regardless of tech skill set or instructional developer background. These should be considered standards for vendors in this space in 2011 or at least those who want a competitive edge.

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

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Open Source Product of the Year (i.e. 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. RCAT Product of the Year: SCORM Cloud.

Authoring Tools 63

Authoring Tools Open Source vendor SCATE 63

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. These standout to me. Categories.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

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

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

MARCH 7, 2013

One flat fee – Appears in open source platforms. Be aware that an open source platform is just how you imagine it – you have to fully customize it. Many of the vendors have a setup fee – but this is not universal. Kaltura – Open source platform, extremely robust.

Platform 88

Platform Video vendor Player 88

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2011

I have seen continued interest and downloads for open source AR tool kits. GestureTek develops motion control for tablets, e-readers, smartphones and televisions. Expect a few commercial vendors to jump into the augmented reality space for e-learning. Actually it already has with some end users.

Blended Learning 94

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Augmented Reality vendor 94

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 7, 2010

Next week: The truth about open source LMSs (example Moodle) – What you need to know before heading down that path. E-Learning 24/7. Tags: LCMS LMS Uncategorized e-learning e-learning vendors elearning part one.

LMS 53

LMS RFP vendor Brandon Hall 53

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

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

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

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I know Totara is going to say that the product is built on open source and the folks who are buying it know the technical aspects/Moodle and thus this isn’t an issue. The A/V is Clam (open source) but still solid. . Bottom Line.

Totara 70

Totara Productivity Product Blended Learning 70

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. .

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Trends Association LMS LMS 72

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 13, 2011

Latest M-Learning Tablet Information. Access to the Open Source LMS Directory prior to posting on the blog. To Join, click E-Learning 24/7 Linkedin Group. E-Learn Info, my company, now offers 3 tiers of advisory services that can fit any budget. What I see as the reasons behind the acquisition.

News 65

News LMS vendor Brandon Hall 65

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

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. Integrated e-mail. Again, open source programs exist today that you can use as a feature within your LMS. Tablets there.tablets there.tablets everywhere. Yes, I love consumer slate tablets. Yes, I own one.

vendor 40

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 40