Learning Management System- An Introduction
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Learning Management System-101
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What is Learning Management System?
What it is? an ERP of learning that will help to administrate the training processes a tool which will help in
Manage and track capability building through a competency framework Structuring learning through plans and curriculum Schedule classrooms, manage classroom training nomination and schedule
activities Delivering online e-learning programs, Facilitate informal learning through wikis and blogs Provide reporting of data and analysis
But it is not a decision making tool but only an activity tracking tool. It can show what has happened, but will not be able to advise on what needs to be done.
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Learning Management System – At a glance
Learning Managemen
t System
Collaboration
(Wikis, Blogs)
Competency Management
Training Needs & Calendar
Classroom Administrati
on
Reports & MIS
Online Courses
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Basic Features of a Learning Management System
Collation of Training Needs Tracking Skill Gap and Performance Analysis Manage classroom administration Deliver Online Courses with searchable Catalogs
Trackable (SCORM Compliant) or otherwise Format: PPT, Text, Videos, Flash Designed multimedia modules
Create learning collaboration through Web 2.0 applications Online Assessments Administration Integrate online courses, classrooms, online assessments and
collaboration tools to deliver blended curriculums User friendly Reporting System & MIS Integrated with ERP database, e-Mail systems and Mobiles
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Second Level Features of a Platform
Basic User creation Upload users through csv files / Integration with ERP Management of Roles & Authorisations Place learners in groups Assign courses to all learners, specific learners and newly
registered learners Roster processing, including wait listing
Organization Management Org Unit & Sub Org Unit Creation Cataloging of Org Units in a tree
Course Management Launch and track Learning Path, classroom courses, Web
Courses Course calendar Multilevel course catalog Full support for SCORM 1.2 (RTE-3) and SCORM 2004
Assessment and testing LMS keeps track of Test results and test performing history Display scores and transcripts Training Feedback and Other Poll or surveys
Collaboration Platform with Wikis and Blogs Fully customizable Notifications & Reports
Student messaging and notifications Online reports
Web-based delivery -- no plug-ins required
Organization Management
Audience Management
Course Management
Reports Management
Authorizations Management
Notifications Management
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What can you do with an LMS?
Manual mapping of training needs to the training programs
Manual tracking and administration of learning plans
Delivery of content mainly through classrooms
Standard Catalog for all Audience Management Based on Jobs,
Roles, Functions, Departments etc Assessments mainly on paper and
manually corrected Interaction with Learners is manual
Post training feedback Mails & Announcements Issue of Certificates
Training Administration is a separate role.
Automatic fulfillment of training needs based on training completions
Automatic tracking and administration of training plans and competencies
Delivery of online content through curriculums and Blended Learning
Multiple Catalogs for different units Audience Management Based on
Business Rules and AdHoc groupings Assessments are online and easily
deployed Automated interaction with Learners
Online Feedback Auto-mailers Certifications can be printed by learners
from their computers Creating collaborative learning through
Wikis and blogsTraining Administration is reduced to an
ancillary activity
Through LMS
Manual Administration
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3 Major Splinters of LMS in the Market
In the current market scenario you would find three types of LMS as follows:
Integrated Talent Management Suites – As talent management adoption grows, it is consuming a major portion of the LMS market, Competency Management is the focus for this category
Social Learning Platforms – Most of the educational sector LMS fall into this category where learning is primarily an utopian ideal. Web 2.0 applications are the focus for this category
Specialized LMS : Industry verticals with unique needs, such as healthcare or energy Audiences with unique needs, such as the extended enterprise or
compliance-heavy work environments Cross-over delivery methods include mobile learning
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3 Major Splinters of LMS in the Market
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Critical Questions for LMS Selection
Critical Questions that you need to ask yourself while selecting an LMS What are the critical drivers of learning strategy? What are the major features I need in an LMS? What are the critical drivers of learning in my industry/ company? Is there any industry specific requirement that should be met? What are my technical capabilities to manage and LMS? What is the budget I can muster up for this?
Check out the LMS Rating engine in the link given below if you are interested in evaluating an LMS http://luciferscorner.blogspot.com/2010/09/evaluation-of-lms-holy-grail-of-e.html
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Quick Thought : After effects of a successful LMS
Training Transfer concepts/ information of new project/ technology/ produce launches
quickly and at fraction of the cost Manage the learning of dispersed critical population like Field Sales staff Increasing variants of offerings for specific audiences Minimize the efforts in managing logistics of organizing training programs Track and monitor training effectiveness Increase the reinforcement of learning of classroom at lower costs Increase the effectiveness of classroom learning through mid course corrections
based on simultaneous online assessments Reduce cost of training by reducing classroom training days through track able
pre-course and post course assignments Keeping track of statutory certifications and capability inventory of population
Sharing Share experiences on common knowledge repositories/ channels and create
knowledge experts across organization Converting the wikis and blogs to ready reference tools that can be searched for
specific information Facilitating coaching & mentoring processes