This is what I’m trying to do right now actually for Litmos. I’ve been ploughing through tons of blogs, articles and opinions trying to figure out who’s got some good ideas that I can really use. Obviously not everyone has the same budget or connections to utilise the same advice.... more
In a world where lines have become blurred between our online and offline lives, social networks are really highlighting the fact that online, is where it’s at. As if we didn’t know! Here’s some staggering stats I picked up from Rebekah Horne (Vice President Australia & New Zealand Fox Interactive... more
With Gen Y fast approaching the front line of our workforce, it’s time to start thinking about what makes these guys tick. Unlike the Baby Boomers & Gen X’ers who have grown up in the 3D world, Gen Y have grown up with the Internet at their fingertips. The world... more
This week I had the privilege of listening to Steve MacLaughlin (Director Internet Solutions, Blackbaud Inc) speak on a few different topics all centering around eMarketing. Although his specialisation now is in the not-for-profit sector I found many of the things he said are easily transferable to eLearning. He highlighted... more
If you’re in the business of training and have been thinking about moving your existing training material into an online format then Litmos is for you! Litmos is a training delivery platform which makes it really easy to move your existing training material, videos, PowerPoint presentations and other documents into... more
To be successful as a training business in the online space you need to understand the formula. What you will need: A trainer or training company that wants to deliver courses online Some interesting training content and course material An easy-to-use training system that lets you create, deliver and manage... more
Another weekend, another Litmos upgrade and this release raises the bar in terms of communication within an online training system. Litmos MessagesLitmos Messages is a major enhancement to the system and will benefit both trainers and trainees by improving the level of communication around training courses. In its most basic... more
Here’s a sneak peek at one of the new features coming out in the next Litmos release. Training Course DeadlinesNow you can keep trainees’ on their toes by assigning a specific date or time span for the training to be complete by. When deadlines are passed the trainee will see... more
It’s time for another survey! This time the eLearning Guild are collecting information to compile a report on elearning 2.0 for the 2008 edition of the eLearning Guild’s 360 report on elearning 2.0. If you’re a member of the Guild take a minute to go to the survey and login.... more
Thanks to Ben Kepes at Diversity there’s another good Litmos review out there on the web! Although mainly covering Litmos’ technical offerings we did get some heartfelt honesty from him which shall be quoted here: “Litmos looks like a good offering, I like the way it creates a friendly opportunity... more
