Break it down! (No it’s not Hammer Time! Yet)

During the past 14.5 years,  I have seen firsthand what works, what doesn’t and what is really going on behind

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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.

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.

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.

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.

What consumers want in a LMS – can you say WOW?

A huge issue facing the industry is a hubris mentality. They believe that their system doesn’t need a new look because their current customers are not asking for it. Yet beauty is in the eye of the beholder and a new breed of customers are not seeing it in many LMSs.

Now you bought a LMS: Implement, Train and Support

Purchasing a LMS is only the first step in the process. Implementing is the 2nd, followed by training and support.