TOPYX Topics – Social Learning Newsletter – Feb. 2013

There are many great articles below and more on our Social Learning Blog. Enjoy this month’s edition of TOPYX Topics, the social learning newsletter!

Find the Return on Investment of an LMS

Investing in learning management system (LMS) software maybe essential for training and developing talent to achieve your goals. This investment can be measured.

First, you must identify what is important for your organization:

• Do you want to decrease overall training costs?
• Do you need to effectively communicate critical job tasks?
• Do you have employee certification requirements?
• Are you looking to provide a better way to communicate and collaborate with employees, members, vendors, partners, etc?

These questions and others may apply to what you are looking for that will define the return you need from you training program investment.To prove the financial benefits of acquiring an LMS, use this LMS ROI Calculator.

To stay on top of what is going on in the realm of eLearning and social media, it is important to review the notable trends. These trends will point to how the workplace is inevitably going to change.

This is evident in the new eLearning activities being adopted that are redefining education.

• Did you know that SMS texting is being used to keep students and staff aware of important events, calendar changes, deadlines, course specific activities and even crisis communication?
• Did you know that students are using social media tools to engage communities in the learning process and to share information in a collaborative environment?
• Did you know that it is becoming more popular and universally accepted to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to networks, which also supports the increased usage of devices capable to access digital content online?

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There are two common reasons for switching to a new LMS platform: cost and the current system’s inability to support unique goals. Even so, implementing a new system requires data migration and training.

This can seem laborious but is actually quite simple.

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There are many leaps being made to enhance traditional education by leveraging available technology to deliver better content that is more available and can be targeted to the learner (good article: Apple iSchool?).

Seeing the winds of change blow in a new era for education and training is exciting. But, what changes are occurring to make information more available and more user friend in our everyday lives?Look no further than your local library.

There you we see some drastic changes taking place.

Take a look at this infographic…

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A variety of institutions weigh the pros and cons of acquiring such a software program.

However, those who view learning management systems as investments are more likely to reap the platform’s many rewards.

After all, cash flow in business is just as important as ensuring your customers and employees are informed and supported. In this regard, changing the way you see an LMS, by considering it an investment and not an expense, allows you to save money and build a better business environment.

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When utilizing a learning management system (LMS) for eLearning purposes, educators can equip students with visual aids that enhance the learning process.

By including visual elements in a viable teaching plans and prepared digital content, your audience may benefit from having the opportunity to fully engage the eLearning process.

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