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Podcast: Opportunities In Learning with Tim Shell, CEO of Solo Learning

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

A Podcast with Tim Shell, Chairman and President/CEO, speaking with Elliott Masie on changes in the world of learning

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In the world of learning, Tim Shell has over 20 years of experience in consulting with customers, learners, and organizations. When asked what are some general thoughts in the world of learning, Mr. Shell believes (more…)

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Selecting A Learning Management System

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Selecting a learning management system is not just about comparing the features between systems. Selecting a learning management system requires a lot of task and research on features, functionality, and successful implementation strategies. Specify your requirements very clearly before buying a learning management system (LMS). Here are some questions that can be considered when researching features, functionality, and approaches of an LMS.

What is the organization’s intent for implementing an LMS? What would you like to accomplish with the LMS?
Has a team been selected to lead the initiatives on what requirements the LMS should have? Does everyone understand their role?
Is your organization international? If so, how will this affect your LMS requirements?
How many users do you anticipate your LMS will need to accommodate?
Are there any certain tools and features that are essential that your organization have within the LMS? Is there any specific criterion that must be met by the system?
List out all of these items so that you can compare them with the features and functionality of the proposed LMS.
Do you have a list of instruction and learning management requirements for the LMS?
What level of customization is required within the LMS? For example, do you need customizations for course development, tools, reports, or the design?
Do you require an integrated authoring tool?
What level of content management functionality is required by your organization?
Will your organization have different learning modalities for the LMS population? For example, will you offer online, in person, or blended courses?
Will your technical infrastructure support your LMS requirements or those of the proposed LMS?
Will your content be compatible with current or new authoring tools?
Do your LMS requirements meet or exceed your organization’s budget limitations?
What is your organization’s learning goals for the next few years? Does the proposed LMS coincide with the goals?
Are there options for installing the LMS software on your own server or hosting?
Does the LMS comply with AICC or SCORM standards so that course material may be exchanged with other systems?
How do the LMS vendors you have chosen to compare differ? How are they similar?

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Assessing A Learning Management System

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Assessing features of a learning management system is an important processing of selecting a learning management system. Selecting a learning management system requires a lot of task and research on features, functionality, and successful implementation strategies. Specify your required features before approaching potential vendors. Here are some common questions regarding available learning management system features to consider…

* Is there a limit on the number of users the system can manage?
* What options are available for the LMS regarding hosting? Are their options available for the client to host directly or for the vendor to host?
* Is the learning management system AICC & SCORM® compliant?
* Does the LMS offer third party integration with other applications?
* Will the system operate on all of the popular web browsers?
* What type of reporting features are available?
* Is there a limit on the number of custom fields available within the system?
* What types of web room functions are available?
* Are their available bridges for the LMS and CRM software (for example PeopleSoft)?
* Are their multiple security roles for users (for example Super User vs. Read Only user)
* What types of resource management tools are available?
* How customizable is the LMS catalog?
* Does the LMS have a robust scheduling system?
* Does the LMS have a standard implementation training plan?
* Is branding of the LMS customizable?
* What support options are available?
* Does the LMS offer chat rooms and message boards? At what levels are chats available (site and class level for example)?
* Does the LMS support for RSS feeds?
* Is the creation of surveys and polls available?
* Are there options available on the length of contract for the LMS?
* What are the standard tools, features, and utilities of the LMS?

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Podcast: Opportunities In Learning with Tim Shell, CEO of Solo Learning

Selecting A Learning Management System

Assessing A Learning Management System