April 11, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, non-profits, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
You may have seen the term Learning Management System (or, simply, “LMS”) online before, but what is it? For starters, an LMS is a type of software that allows associations to administer, track, sell, and deliver their continuing education courses online. They’re the most effective and economical solution when it comes to managing your association’s […]
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How Requirements Documents Help Your Association Obtain the Perfect LMS
December 15, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
If your organization is in the market for a new Learning Management System (LMS), you may have heard the term “requirements document” thrown around quite a bit. But what is it? In short, a requirements document outlines all of the features and functionalities that your association needs for its LMS. Think of it as a […]
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Comparing Virtual Conference Software and Learning Management Systems
August 15, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
As a member-based organization or association, you may be wondering whether you need virtual conference software or a learning management system (LMS) While both types of software have their own distinct advantages, they are designed for different purposes. In this article, we’ll be looking at the differences between virtual conference software and learning management systems, […]
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Building Better CLE: Tips for Bar Associations
August 2, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
It can be difficult for many attorneys to find good Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses. Fortunately, there are lots of resources available to turn to! Recently, Vocalmeet attended ACLEA’s 58th annual meeting, which was dedicated to helping bar associations improve their professional development programs. Most states require a certain number of CLE hours each year […]
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Post-Purchase Service: Why It’s Crucial When Picking an LMS Vendor
July 19, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
As you consider which learning management system (LMS) to purchase, it’s important to not only think about its features and price, but also the quality of the post-purchase service the vendor you select provides. A vendor’s post-purchase service is crucial in ensuring that you are able to get the most out of your LMS and […]
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Why Member-Based Organizations Are Choosing to Host Their Own Continuing Education Programs
July 4, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
In our previous article, we looked at the Inadvertent Dangers of Outsourcing Your Continuing Education to Third-Parties; this time, we’ll be looking at how hosting your own continuing education content solves this problem! While there are pros and cons to each approach (third-party programs, your own programs, or a combination), hosting your own programs is […]
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The Inadvertent Dangers of Outsourcing Your Continuing Education to Third-Parties
June 20, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
When it comes to offering continuing education (CE) courses, associations typically have three main options: they can send their members to third-party learning sites, host their own programs, or offer a combination of both. For some associations, they choose to send their members to third-party eLearning sites for their CE courses. This is largely due […]
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Academic vs Association LMS: 4 Key Differences
May 24, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, non-profits, Organizations
Last time, we covered the differences between custom-built enterprise learning management systems (LMS) and association LMS; this time, we’ll be going over how academic systems differ from those made for associations. 1. Academic LMS focus on grades; associations focus on professional development First, let’s look at the core reason for each LMS. What is the […]
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SaaS vs Custom LMS: Which is Right for Your Association?
May 9, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
One of the biggest challenges an association leader can face when choosing a learning management system (LMS) is figuring out whether a custom-built enterprise LMS or software as a service (SaaS) LMS is best for them. Both options have advantages and disadvantages, so it can be difficult to decide which is the ideal system for […]
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Launching Your New LMS: 6 Steps for a Successful Rollout
April 26, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, e-Learning, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
There’s more to consider than just the software when it comes to launching a new learning management system (LMS). In fact, the implementation process is one of the most important aspects of a successful LMS project–and one that association leaders often overlook. Your LMS project can quickly go off the rails if it isn’t adequately […]
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Learning Management Systems for Associations: An Overview
April 11, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, non-profits, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
You may have seen the term Learning Management System (or, simply, “LMS”) online before, but what is it? For starters, an LMS is a type of software that allows associations to administer, track, sell, and deliver their continuing education courses online. They’re the most effective and economical solution when it comes to managing your association’s […]
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