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 MoreFor the first time, a large percentage of the workforce worked from home during the pandemic, so many organizations are discovering the challenge of training and developing people who do not work in the same building. Some companies have been grappling with dispersed learning audiences and learners who do not even work for the organization.…
Read MoreSince 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 MoreGovernment procurement, also known as government purchasing, is the procurement of goods and services by government agencies. Acquisition personnel determine their agency’s requirements in the procurement process and post a solicitation on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. Interested companies prepare their offers in response to the solicitation, and, under applicable provisions of the Federal…
Read MoreIn today’s vast world of technology, eLearning has become an essential tool for businesses to educate the modern workforce. Below, we will discuss the different ways in which you can jump-start your corporate eLearning programs. Ensure you Have Proper Leadership & Commitment in Place With any business endeavor, you will only succeed when you have…
Read MoreThe power in the recruiting process has shifted to the job seeker, and their expectations are at an all-time high. This means that companies have a lot to lose if their application, recruiting, and hiring processes lag behind their competitors. Candidates today, especially millennials, have changed how organizations of all sizes compete for and recruit…
Read MoreDeciding on a learning management system (LMS) for your company’s professional training needs isn’t easy. The eLearning industry has an abundance of LMS vendors, making finding the right one for your organization extremely challenging. When you’re in the market for learning management software, it is important to compare all options, services, and features available to…
Read MoreThe 5 Benefits of Lifelong Learning In a 2020 report, the Pew Research Center found that 73% of American adults consider themselves “lifelong learners,” meaning they seek out learning activities in their personal or professional lives). These learning activities take many forms, from online seminars and courses through hands-on workshops and classes, from TED talks…
Read MoreAccording 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 MoreA Microsoft report showed that the human attention span shrunk from twelve seconds in 2000 to eight seconds in 2013 to one second, shorter than the average goldfish. Microsoft generated a lot of buzz in the marketing world as it recommended marketing tactics evolve to engage today’s distracted consumers. For the learning community, the results…
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