June 16, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, e-Learning, online event, Organizations
By Marcus Thraen and Doug Wintermute. Sadly, it’s true; eLearning is dead…or, at least, the early, far-fetched dream of eLearning is. While the term eLearning (coined by Jay Cross (Cross 109)) only surfaced in 1998, the concepts, the hopes, and (unfortunately) the realities of “eLearning” were witnessed long before the internet in other forms […]
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So, You’re Picking an LMS: What to Look for and What’s Next
March 8, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
A learning management system (LMS) can make an enormous difference in the type of continuing education (CE) you offer and how it’s received by your members. The right system can enhance nearly every aspect of your association’s CE, but the sheer number of systems available–not to mention the individual options and features available on each!–can […]
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Profiting from Online Continuing Education
January 25, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, non-profits, Organizations
How to Recession-Proof Your Association In an increasingly competitive world, the ability for associations to distance themselves from their competition is becoming more and more difficult. Associations everywhere are looking for new ways to increase profits, attract more members, and retain them for longer. Thankfully, continuing education–particularly of the online variety!–has proven to be […]
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5 Ways Online Instructors Can Improve Their Presentations
November 2, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Organizations
Online learning grants participants the opportunity to learn almost anything from anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, like any course in a physical setting, online classes can come with their own challenges and obstacles if the instructor isn’t prepared. While there are many solutions and workarounds for these potential obstacles, acknowledging and preparing for impediments […]
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How to Offer Hands-on Training Courses Online
August 1, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Mobile, non-profits, Organizations, Sales
Your organization has been offering practical, hands-on training for years, delivering them in-person. Recently, however, you’ve been thinking of expanding beyond the classroom in order to increase revenue. You also think this may be the right time to make the jump to e-Learning, as some of your members have inquired about attending courses online. […]
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eLearning is Dead (Or is it?)
June 16, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, e-Learning, online event, Organizations
By Marcus Thraen and Doug Wintermute. Sadly, it’s true; eLearning is dead…or, at least, the early, far-fetched dream of eLearning is. While the term eLearning (coined by Jay Cross (Cross 109)) only surfaced in 1998, the concepts, the hopes, and (unfortunately) the realities of “eLearning” were witnessed long before the internet in other forms […]
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