WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

Digital transcripts, resumes, ePortfolios, assessments, and other artifacts of learning allow individuals to present more, richer information during the application process than ever before.” Associations are Missing From The Conversation. What will it take to rely on industry-recognized assessments?

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

There is an association for every profession, trade, and interest. In the United States alone, there are tens of thousands of associations and non-profit organizations working to support, develop, and advocate for their respective members and industries. Association LMS Buying Guide – from Talented Learning.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

What are the essential functions of a Learning Management System for Associations? What are the basic elements an LMS for Associations must have to deliver effective, engaging member education and certification programs, while also simplifying the delivery of learning for administrators? Assessment of Learning.

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Talented Learning

MAY 22, 2019

I invite you to join Chad and me, as we compare notes about key technology trends and their implications for association software buyers. In particular, the center-of-gravity for association software has shifted from all-in-one AMS platforms to diverse ecosystems. And why do you specialize in association software?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Is your association a learning organization? Do any of these themes sound familiar to your association? The second article points out that association members are much more “tech savvy” than association executives may think.

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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. Well, one of the most useful tools for learning content curation for member education programs is your Association Learning Management System.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

“ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm ”, a recently published whitepaper, outlines the potential for Associations to lead a much needed change in the current education industry. But they ask – are associations ready to lead this change? The Association Advantage for Employers.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2018

Since the EU approved GDPR on April 14, 2016, association technology firms have had lots of time to prepare for GDPR. In this post, we describe what your technology providers should do to help your association comply with GDPR. We’re not an European or international association. Your association is the “data controller.”.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 22, 2017

Associations have always been the first place members turn when thinking about professional development. Meet the new professional development competition for associations: higher education. “If What about associations—aren’t they stepping into that gap? “As However, voices in higher education are making themselves heard.

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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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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Have you ever heard people talk about studying for and obtaining their Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation? The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

But don’t take our word for it, here’s what researchers have to say about learning styles : “There is no adequate evidence base to justify incorporating learning-styles assessments into general educational practice.”. #2 The post Debunking Learning Myths: 12 Facts About Adult Learning appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 1, 2017

It’s time for associations to upend ineffective education with flipped learning. Although flipped learning has been used successfully for a decade by high school and college instructors, associations have been slow to adopt it for educational events, like conferences. Assess participants’ level of knowledge.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Imagine: after a long day of work, errands, and household chores and duties, they manage to find time to finish the week’s assignments for the online course they’re taking with your association. Members join associations with the expectation of having opportunities to develop relationships—do what you can to make that happen.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 9, 2022

Unless you ask are you exclusive which means “the only learning system” at the company, association, etc – the vendors won’t cover that, while showing you the clients. One time a vendor showed me a client, and I reached out to that client to see what they thought of the system. Not relevant.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You know your association should provide online learning programs to members and others in your industry. Take the time to understand your target audiences and their needs, so you can determine how your association can best meet those needs given your resources. Your association can deliver value without breaking the bank.

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WBT Systems

JULY 25, 2017

But even when people have access to the web, another type of digital divide may present a challenge to associations with online learning programs—a digital readiness gap. Trust: the ability to assess the trustworthiness of online information and protect personal information. Association membership can transform someone’s life.

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2017

For each membership segment, identify their reasons for joining, problems they want to solve, resources they need, and how your association can help them achieve their membership goals. Quarterly live webcasts on a hot industry or career advancement topic with time for a Q&A session about the association.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

If your association doesn’t already have a Train the Trainer program, that’s a good place to start. Self-assessments provide another opportunity for taking control over one’s learning destiny. If a student believes a lesson is too basic, allow them to skip over it or dive deeper based on their self-assessment or quiz results.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Benefits of learning pathways for learners and associations. Designing learning pathways at your association. Will you assist learners in choosing a pathway either by providing some type of self-assessment or coaching? The post Learning Pathways: How to Fill Your Industry’s Skills Gap appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2017

Why learning challenges are a fit for association members. Challenges aren’t new to the nonprofit and association world. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has a longer “grand” challenge, Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation. And, they’ll get a chance to become familiar with your association’s online educational programs and LMS.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 12, 2018

When you collect useful student feedback on online courses, you can confidently assess and improve the effectiveness of your e-learning programs. Let students know how seriously your association takes feedback and how you might use it to improve the course. In some associations, the same evaluations have been used year after year.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2020

CompTIA Acquires Assessment, Certification and Training Company, Metacog. 5) The Association LMS Segment Becomes Even More Distinct. For years I’ve said that associations are a unique LMS segment. Access Group Acquires Unicorn, UK’s Leader in Learning Technology Solutions. 2020 LMS TRENDS PREDICTION.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2016

Assessment and Surveys. A good LMS will provide a diverse selection of question types and assessment modes, which can provide learners the flexibility to revisit the material or to re-evaluate their answers before submitting, following reflection.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 6, 2016

It is no longer a foregone conclusion that organizations, associations, employers, or individuals are happy solely with courses and training from traditional higher-level and training institutions. Associations and other professional training organizations are uniquely poised to lead change in education programs of the future.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2018

Yet, many associations continue to have staff and volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs) design and develop online learning programs because that’s been the default mode of operation. They simply have more tools in their toolbox than the typical jack-of-all-trades association staff. Create assessment tools to measure progress. #3:

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Although they’re the biggest generation in the workforce, millennials make up only 19 percent of association members, per MGI. Millennials are putting membership off—a big loss for them and for associations.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 24, 2018

Developing a new online course with the help of an instructional designer is an exciting prospect for an association. Do you need help with learning strategy and/or needs assessment ? The project lead or manager is the association staff member who coordinates and organizes the project. Listen to the expert.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 23, 2018

Here are a few other ways to test an idea and assess demand: Create a lead magnet (an ebook or report) related to the course topic and send traffic to it via newsletter links, Facebook ads, and other paid advertising. The post What to Do If Your Association’s Online Course Failed appeared first on WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JULY 18, 2017

At the start of the course, students take an online survey that helps them assess their understanding and interest in different online teaching practices. The post 10 Secrets of Online Course Design from Award-Winning MOOCs appeared first on WBT Systems. They receive a personalized reading list based on their survey results.

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

WBT Systems. Association. Data – Graphical – You want analytics, you are going to get – some real hard data to crunch – err, read, i just love saying “crunch”, almost as much as “munch” Discount to my “ Find an LMS ” and “ Product Assessment LMS ” services.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

We’ve put together a quick summary of what the experts are saying about general trends for eLearning solutions and analysed how these might impact your association, so you can focus on innovating and developing your education programs in 2017. Trends Impacting Associations Right Now. So what do you need to know?

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Many associations put all their products, services, programs, and even committees through a sunset review process. Our post on program idea validation provides several tactics for assessing market need. This plan outlines the steps your association must take to discontinue the program. Value to market. Identify risks.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Your association must differentiate itself by offering online courses that engage, connect, and transform students. Show them how to find materials, assignments, and assessments, and how to communicate with their instructor and fellow students. The post 9 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement appeared first on WBT Systems.

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