Author: Craig Weiss

Craig Weiss is the CEO and lead analyst for The Craig Weiss Group. He is recognized as the most influential person in the world for learning systems, AI in the learning tech and systems space, AI for L&D and Training and top three for e-learning. He resides in Southern Arizona, with his dogs, Voodoo, Spirit, Cali, Toci and Nava.
e-learning / e-learning vendors / education / Trends / Trends & Forecasts

On Fire in 2013 – What’s going to be hot in e-learning

When we think of “on fire” it typically means something ablaze. For e-learning in 2013, I’m seeing a few features, tools, systems and capabilities that will be HOT.

Articulate / authoring tools / Captivate / content authoring tool / e-learning / e-learning vendors / elearning / Lectora

Articulate, Captivate and Lectora – Do they deserve your praise?

When you think of course authoring tools the biggest names come to mind – Articulate, Captive and Lectora. But just because they are well known doesn’t mean that they don’t have faults.

authoring tools / content authoring tool / e-learning / e-learning vendors / education / learning / rapid content authoring tool

Course Authoring Tools for eLearning developers and features for the masses

Rapid Course Authoring Tools have grown in the past few years, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t products for the developers. They just have to dig deeper. The problem is that some tools are trying to hit both markets and guess what, they are failing.

e-learning / e-learning vendors / education / learning / learning management system / LMS / m-learning

The grades are in for Education focused LMSs

The K-12 education learning management systems are starting to understand the needs of the teachers and their students. While some systems are in the failing mark, there are a few who truly deserve an A.

e-learning / e-learning vendors / elearning / learning management system / LMS

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.

elearning / learning management system / LMS / Rankings

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.

e-learning / e-learning vendors / elearning / learning management system / LMS

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.

e-learning / e-learning vendors / learning / learning management system / Lite LMS / LMS / m-learning

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.

learning / learning management system / LMS / Trends / Trends & Forecasts

Halftime! LMS trends though July

Sixth months are nearly gone and with that comes a few LMS trends I am seeing in the space.

e-learning / e-learning vendors / human captial management / LCMS / learning / learning management system / learning portal / LMS / Talent and Performance Management / virtual learning

Answering your LMS Questions

With the power of Linkedin, Quora and other social media sites, people will seek answers on their next LMS. It is inevitable. This blog will help you answer those questions ahead of time, without the spin.