tips for selecting the right learning management system
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Ben Young, Director of Learning Solutions | Nim Parmar, Marketing Coordinator
Tips for Selecting the Right Learning Management System (LMS)
E M P O W E R TA L E N T
About Ben
• Audio• Question box• Poll questions• Post-webinar survey• Recording and slides
Housekeeping
Agenda
1. What are the key benefits of an LMS?2. The benefits of using an LMS3. Key business considerations to keep in mind4. Key features to look for in a modern LMS5. How to decrease LMS costs
Poll Question
What is your current LMS status?
• We have an LMS and we’re happy with it
• We have an LMS but are looking for a new one
• We don’t currently have an LMS
What is an LMS?
Administration
Tracking Reporting
Content
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Why you want one…
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Automate management
Centralize training
Blended learning
Assign training to groups
AssesslearningImprove
Compliance Tracking& Reporting
Course creation& Content Management
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Automate management
• Automated grading• Scheduled reports• Assignment of learning• Triggered events
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Improve Compliance Tracking & Reporting
• Track activity completion• Track Course completion• Prove competency
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Centralized training
• Administration• Course creation and updates• Centralize information and reporting
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Course creation& Content Management
• Place learning objects in courses• Course categorization and management• Programs
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Blended learning
• Digital online material• Instructor led discussions
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Assign training to groups
• Use rules to group users• Assign groups to learning
What are the key benefits of an LMS?
Assess Learning
• Exams• Assignments• Group activities
If you currently have an LMS, what is you biggest challenge with it?
(Use the question panel )
Audience Question
Overview of the LMSTechnology Landscape
What are your LMS options?
Proprietary and Open Source
Overview of the LMS Technology Landscape
ProprietaryPro’s:s
• Direct business relationship
• Support
• Maintenance
Con’s:
• No self updates
• Dependency
• Can be difficult to extend
Overview of the LMS Technology Landscape
Open SourcePro’s:s
• Flexible
• No vendor lock
• Continuous improvements
Con’s:
• Operation costs
• In-house Expertisefor self-serve
• Risk of abandonment
• Customization and Integration
• Global community of support
Key Business considerations to keep in mind
Cost
Key business considerations to keep in mind
Time
Key business considerations to keep in mind
Human Resources
Key business considerations to keep in mind
Requirements
Key business considerations to keep in mind
If you’re currently looking for a new LMS, what are some of your main requirements?
(Use the question panel )
Audience Question
What else do you need to consider?
Training
What else do you need to consider?
Support
What else do you need to consider?
Content
What else do you need to consider?
Engaging& ResponsiveTheme
Key features to look for in a modern LMS
What else do you need to consider?
Integration
What else do you need to consider?
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