Best of the Best – Extended Enterprise or multi-tenant LMSs

With so many systems out there pitching themselves as extended enterprise, now is the time to distinguish who really hits the high note and who is moving towards it.

Gamification in E-Learning – Are you really learning?

Everyone is saying that gamification in e-learning is going to be a blockbuster. That is really works. I’m hear to tell you that it really only works if the learner actually learns, retains and synthesizes the information. Otherwise, it is just points.

How to Buy a LMS

Finding and buying a LMS can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Knowing the jargon, deciding whether you want to go it alone or hire a consultant and understanding how vendors think, are essential keys. The question is how will you use those keys.

#10 to #1 LMSs of 2012

Here it is: the top 10 learning management systems of 2012.

When is a LMS not a LMS?

When is a learning management system not a learning management system? When the vendor pitches themselves as something other than what they are, which is the next generation of a lite learning management system.

Dispelling the LMS Myth

People love to espouse the view that learning management systems require x factors to survive going forward. They love to pitch survival within the confines of the modern business world. They also love to perpetuate myths that lack facts and data to support them.

Attention LMSs – I’m mad as…

It is time to stand up and shout it from the rooftops – “I’m mad as…” and let some vendors know that the days of treating the customer as secondary, bugs as a way of life and setup fees as the next Fort Knox is over with – now and forever.

Latest LMS Directory Plus August rankings (top 10) for LMSs in EE space

The latest LMS directory is here and my top Extended Enterprise Systems rankings for the month of August.

Psst.. You wanna buy some features?

The majority of consumers focus first on features, rather than UI. As such, having the right set of features is important, but I believe having the features that are unique, is what makes a system stand out.

Low Cost LMSs – Yes, u can find one for under 10K

The days of spending over 50K for a nice LMS is a thing of the past. Today solid systems can be found for less than 10K but you will need to make some sacrifices. Most often in robustness of features and a more streamlined approach.