Tag Archives: LMS

10 Advantages Of Leveraging LMS For Blended Learning

Pranjalee Thanekar | Blended Learning | 352 Views | April 30, 2013 | Write the first comment

10 Advantages Of Leveraging LMS For Blended Learning Earlier I had shared the 8 things to follow while implementing blended learning via an LMS. For some of you the question might still be – why should my, or any organization for that matter, implement blended learning via an LMS? What advantages would it bring to my current training outputs?

I am sure that nothing but a few foreseeable merits of leveraging an LMS for blended learning will encourage and motivate you to think about implementing it in your organization. Learning about these advantages will also help you in setting your expectations from it correctly and devising a plan based on these expectations.

3 Ways To Get ‘More’ Out Of Your LMS Training Delivery

Pranjalee Thanekar | Learning Management | 366 Views | April 24, 2013 | Write the first comment

LMS For Training Delivery It was the need to be able to store and deliver online learning courses to the workforce that gave birth to the Learning Management System or LMS. This was back in the 1920s.

Today, the LMS has metamorphosed into a technologically advanced, cloud-based software that has grown beyond a mere eLearning delivery platform. This metamorphosis has been brought in by introduction of new features and functionalities, new training delivery modes and methods. But the LMS’ perception (of being a mere eLearning delivery platform) has somehow preceded it, thereby preventing it from being used to its optimum.

Retiring Workforce? Use Your LMS To Capture Their Knowledge

Amit Garg | Learning Management | 221 Views | April 17, 2013 | Write the first comment

Retiring Workforce - LMS Australia's economy is thriving. A mining boom fueled by demand from China has led to a shortage of skilled workers and a 5% jobless rate in this country (Source). In 2009-10, mining had the highest capital expenditure ($45.6 billion), highest wages and salaries per employee ($117,500), highest sales and service income per person employed ($1.06 million) and a profit margin (33.4%) (Source).

After having met some HR Directors and Managers in large mining businesses in Western Australia during my trip to Australia last week, I’ve found a common concern emerging. How to capture the knowledge that resides in the heads of the ageing workforce, which is on the verge of retiring?

8 Things To Follow While Implementing Blended Learning Via An LMS

Pranjalee Thanekar | Learning Management | 535 Views | April 16, 2013 | Write the first comment

The LMS Of “Now” And How You Can Leverage It

Amit Gautam | Learning Management | 318 Views | April 15, 2013 | Write the first comment

5 Tips To Evaluate The Success Of LMS Switch

Pranjalee Thanekar | Learning Measurement | 362 Views | September 26, 2012 | Write the first comment

5 Tips To Evaluate The Success Of LMS Switch You have finally switched over to a new LMS. A major load has been lifted off your shoulders. You now plan to sit back and let the new LMS take its time to set in. But before you get too comfortable with the new LMS, it’s important you evaluate how good the switch has been for you. Evaluating the success of the switch will not only help you in analyzing your choice of the new LMS and efficiency of the switching process, but it will also help you align your new LMS to the emerging trends and established industry standards.

Webinar Video – A Unified Approach To Learning Management

Aneesh Bhat | Learning Management | 228 Views | August 7, 2012 | Write the first comment

Webinar Video – A Unified Approach To Learning Management For those of you who couldn't attend our recent webinar in association with the Brandon Hall Group, titled 'A Unified Approach to the Learning Management System' – don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's a recording of the webinar which can transform your approach to managing learning at your organization.

Jason Clymer, VP – Client Acquisition & Partner Development at Upside Learning, teamed up with David Wentworth, a Senior Analyst with the Brandon Hall Group, to discuss the need and advantages of a unified learning system.

7 Reasons Why You Need To Adopt A Unified Learning System

Pranjalee Thanekar | Learning Management | 422 Views | July 17, 2012 | Write the first comment

7 Reasons Why You Need To Adopt A Unified Learning System That a unified learning system helps in creating a wholesome learning experience for your learners, and alleviates the administrative operations for your administrators has been established. In our previous blog post we have also seen how Learning Management Systems are now slowly evolving into more of Unified Learning Systems; ones that seamlessly connect disparate channels of learning (classroom / self-paced / social / informal), technologies (web/ mobile)and information resources in a real-time learning ecosystem that serves larger business goals.

How To Evaluate An LMS – Use Case Scenarios

Amit Gautam | Learning Management | 1,620 Views | April 10, 2012 | 7 comments

Evaluate An LMS If you are looking to purchase an LMS for the first time – you have begun on the right path. If you are looking to switch to a different LMS, it is great that you are actively using an LMS. Your IT- enabled learning initiative has matured enough for you to understand the gap between what you actually need and what you are getting. In both cases – for the current purchase exercise and for the long term satisfaction (or the lack of it) depends not only on the LMS you purchase, but also on HOW you went about evaluating WHICH LMS to purchase.

Webinar Video – Learner Driven Learning Management System in a Global Environment