Learning Technology
Standalone LMS vs. Talent Management Suite: Why Focused Solutions Win
Guest Author: Sean Osborne Enterprise learning has never been more critical as businesses and government agencies strive to develop their workforce, manage compliance, and support their customers in an increasingly complex world of work. Today’s learning management systems (LMSs) are critical in achieving these goals. However, when deciding between a standalone, best-of-breed LMS and a…
Read MoreWhy Every Organization Needs a Learning Management System (LMS)
Guest Author: Justin Sacks A Learning Management System (LMS) can benefit a wide range of organizations, including universities, colleges, non-profit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and associations of all sizes and industries. However, not all LMSs’ are created equal, and the specific features that an organization may need can vary. An LMS can be used for…
Read MoreHow to Modernize your Legacy Learning Management System
What is Legacy Modernization? Technology is ever-evolving and rapidly changing. This can leave organizations with outdated technology and systems, sometimes 20 years old, that do not work correctly and cannot support the organization’s current needs. Often, because these systems do not have data-sharing capabilities, silos are created within organizations that make it difficult to evolve…
Read MoreIncrease Credibility with your Brand
Multi-domain learning is necessary to ensure that all employees, departments, and partners are trained for their specific needs. The Meridian LMS allows you to set up multiple custom domains, each with distinct branding elements to establish an individualized look and feel for each audience. By giving multiple domains their customized elements, a sense of brand…
Read MoreWhat is LMS Architecture?
It’s 2023, and the way in which we operate, learn, and collaborate has evolved tremendously. For highly regulated industries, it’s important to have a learning management system that can adapt and impact the organization. This is where having an LMS architecture can be a great asset not only for training the internal team but also for…
Read MoreMeridian LMS Makes Training Easy Within the Construction Industry
It’s no secret that online learning offerings have increased in the past few years. Hybrid learning allows many industries to offer flexible training conducted in person or remotely to their internal and external learners. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 60% of work site injuries occur during a construction worker’s first year. Formal…
Read MoreMeridian Recognized Again as a Top Mobile LMS Solution in 2023
ARLINGTON, VA -November 16, 2022: Meridian Knowledge Solutions was recently recognized by SoftwareWorld as one of the 10+ Best Mobile (Learning Management System) LMS in 2023. Meridian has been an industry leader in mobile learning capabilities within learning management systems in highly regulated industries. Employee priorities have shifted throughout the pandemic to focus more on family, health,…
Read MorePersonalizing Learning with Multi-Tenancy Technology
Organizations are increasingly trying to provide contextualized experiences to their employees, especially regarding learning. L&D teams want to create more personalized learning experiences to drive adoption and engagement, but they are often challenged by scale. Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” feel in a large, complex, or extended enterprise can be difficult. This is why Meridian Knowledge Solutions…
Read More7 Signs Your L&D Program Is Overwhelming
Regarding learning in the workplace, some endless topics and competencies are available and encouraged to be learned. Training can easily become overwhelming with such a vast availability of knowledge and education. Red Flags Your Training Program is Causing Cognitive Overwhelm Information Overload: Employees feel a sense of frustration and incompetence for not knowing enough. Misplaced…
Read MoreMicrolearning builds organizational strength, and sometimes it wins awards.
Regarding eLearning, Meridian Knowledge Solutions has been there from the start. So, it is no surprise that the eLearning Industry chose Meridian LMS as one of the top Microlearning LMS Software for Corporate Training for 2022. As a leading Learning Management System Software provider for almost 25 years, Meridian has stayed true to the needs…
Read MoreTo change or not to change?
It’s human nature to resist change. Humans naturally prefer the status quo and stability over change and feel more comfortable when they don’t need to undergo changes in their personal or professional lives. While today’s world requires organizations to adapt to constant change and update their technologies, it is critical to take this resistance into…
Read MoreDoes Your Learning Make an Impact on the Bottom Line?
Looking over the past decade or so, it is interesting to see how the focus of learning in organizations has shifted. A focus on technology, a focus on making that technology easy for admins to use, a focus on learners, a focus on content…it’s like a cat chasing a spot from a laser pointer. Of…
Read MoreIs it Time to Switch to a New LMS?
While 92% of organizations use one or more LMSs, only 9% are very satisfied and almost 20% are not at all satisfied with their current learning technology platform provider. (Brandon Hall Group, Learning Technology 2019). There are numerous reasons why these organizations are unhappy with their current LMS vendor. Modern organizations need to adapt their…
Read MoreWhat Accessibility Standards in eLearning Mean for Your LMS
Since early March 2020, roughly 50% of in-person learning has been postponed or canceled in North America. With a large number of employees working virtually, employers need a greater number of eLearning courses. Client utilization of Meridian LMS was up more than 100% in early April 2020 compared to April 2019. Utilization numbers continue to…
Read MoreWhat is a Learning Record Store (LRS) ?
According to xAPI.com, a Learning Record Store (LRS) is the heart of any xAPI ecosystem. If you are unsure what an xAPI ecosystem is, please check out our previous blog here. Essentially, xAPI-enabled applications generate metadata in the form of ‘statements.’ The application sends these statements to an LRS server that then receives, stores, and forwards…
Read MoreMeridian LMS Spring 2020 Enhances Certification and Compliance Management
Reston, VA – April 27, 2020 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions announced the availability of Meridian LMS in Spring 2020, the latest version of its award-winning learning platform. Meridian has emphasized new certification and compliance management capabilities in its latest release. Newly developed accreditation and certification features offer big benefits to associations looking to strengthen their continuing…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Essential LMS Reporting Features
Data-driven solutions can help your organization overcome barriers to learner success, ensure compliance, and make more informed decisions. No matter the specifics of your learning programs, it is not likely that an out-of-the-box LMS report will provide all the data that you’d like to track. Out-of-the-box reports will provide necessary information, but how do you…
Read More5 Tips for a Smooth LMS Implementation
Implementing new technology or upgrading current tools is never an easy task. Having the right strategy when migrating to a new learning management system (LMS) platform can mean the difference between making life easier or harder for the learners. Most organizations approach the LMS integration process as they would any project by utilizing a project…
Read MoreMeridian Unveils Latest Edition of Leading Learning Management System
Reston, VA – November 5, 2019 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced the release of the latest version of its award-winning learning management system, Meridian LMS Fall 2019. This latest release features an enhanced learner experience for video content and courses, evaluations/observation checklists, and xAPI statements. Meridian LMS Fall 2019 also includes improvements to certification management that will greatly…
Read MorexAPI: Why Should I Care and What Could It Do for Me?
New technologies are always cropping up with seemingly better and more efficient ways to accomplish our everyday tasks. Of course, not all technologies truly realize their purported promise or are as applicable and far-reaching as they might have originally claimed. Determining if a new technological approach is worth embracing is a challenge, to say the…
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