Considering that SCORM has existed for a number of years, why is it only now becoming a hot topic in the world of continuing education (CE)? Again, if we look to the history of both SCORM and CE the answers become clearer. The last blog explored how SCORM was developed out of the training needs [...]
One of the hot topics in on-line continuing education these days is SCORM. In fact, the term is being so commonly used that it runs the risk of becoming just another acronym tossed around without true comprehension of its meaning. So now is a good time to focus on SCORM, understand what it means to [...]
As I wrap up this series on Build vs Buy, there is one more topic to explore, strategic planning. It goes without saying that if you are thinking of building an online continuing education management system (CEMS), you are already convinced of the member benefits and are committed to providing the best user experience. Part [...]
This month we thought to take a look and see what our partners have and been blogging about and saw that all of them, in one way or another, have been focused on change. Whether it is why change is necessary, strategies for change, or how to successfully implement change in your association, you’ll find [...]
As we’ve mentioned in the previous blog, the world of Continuing Education (CE) is filled with deadlines, many of which surround certification and whether a professional is in compliance with those deadlines. For most in the CE world, this is as far as maintaining compliance goes, but if you are going to build your own [...]
HighRoad Solution, the only digital agency that offers a portfolio of cloud-based eMessaging software used by and endorsed by the American Society of Association Executives, announced two new strategic partnerships in the area of professional development. The partnerships were formed following HighRoad’s decision to divest itself of its webinar and audio conferencing business to fully [...]
Inspired by the events we’ve attended in the last month, and knowing that many of you are gearing up for your annual meetings and other large events, this month’s Must See Six is focused on event tips. 6 Ways to Create a Must-Attend Conference Meetings and conferences are a large percentage of non-dues revenue for [...]
We have a term What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG) which means that as you create something, what you see on-screen accurately reflects the end result. However, for a custom built online continuing education management system (CEMS), nothing could be further from the truth. Typically when you think of a CEMS you think about how your learners will navigate [...]
The benefits of online education and training are abundant. And with this supporting data, the point is clear—you can't afford to wait any longer on growing your e-Learning program. Keeps you Competitive – More and more companies, small and large, are increasingly turning to e-Learning for their employees, with 41.7% of Fortune 500 companies using technology to [...]
Education never stops – we hear that every day. And it’s true; people continue to learn long after they have left the comfort of the classroom or lecture hall. For many, career choices demand certain certifications and compliance requirements, which necessitates the need for professional education. Here’s the thing – while the importance of education [...]
