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Randy Jones has more than 10 years of education technology experience, including four years with the  New York Times and three additional years providing virtual course material platforms. As vice president of sales for eThink Education, he oversees sales strategies in the higher education, K-12, and corporate learning markets and is responsible for developing strategic partnerships. He holds an MBA from the University of Baltimore and a BS in e-business and marketing from Towson University.

Randy Jones

When it comes to evaluating the technologies that will comprise your learning ecosystem, a few guiding questions should be asked about your learning technologies. The right questions will be different for every organization, but during this session we will identify some considerations that will help you assess your specific training needs so you can maximize your learning investment. We will explore how to develop an efficient technology checklist that will determine the gaps and strengths of your current systems and identify which tools can help address your particular goals and pain points to create an effective, well-rounded learning ecosystem.
During this webcast, you will: 

Develop a technology assessment to determine gaps and strengths in your current learning systems.
Learn how to build a versatile learning ecosystem by asking the right questions when evaluating technology.
Understand the different types of tools on the market that can address the common technology gaps and training challenges.  


Ask Better Questions to Build a Better Learning Ecosystem

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When looking for a new Learning Management System, there are a multitude of questions that must be asked, starting with: What functionality is critical to reach our L&D goals? One consideration that people often overlook is the type of technology that an LMS uses, which is important to consider when evaluating whether an LMS will be able to provide the type of functionality you’ll need to meet your goals. Determining your functionality wish list is the first step and one that goes hand-in-hand with determining whether you’d prefer an open-source or a closed-source platform.
Furthermore, it’s important to do your research to learn what functionality and tools are now available in the ever-changing eLearning market. As the eLearning ecosystem continues to evolve at a rapid rate, even if you did comprehensive research within the past 12 months, there will be new advancements, tools, and technology to consider. As a part of this session, we’ll discuss how integrations, reporting, mobile, and accessible design should be top functionality considerations.
During this webinar, we will discuss:

How to determine what is truly important to your organization’s L&D ecosystem
The LMS functionality you should consider (and not consider) when evaluating new solutions
Why the type of technology your LMS uses is important, including significant considerations regarding data ownership, security, LMS configuration, product updates and most importantly support
How to create an LMS RFP to ensure selection of the best possible vendor/platform  


Choosing an LMS: 5 Must-Know Considerations

Powell’s Books, the world’s largest independent seller of new and used books, was struggling to manage its training program as the business grew and technologies advanced beyond the capabilities of its outdated, homegrown LMS.
Supported by eThink Education, Powell’s Books switched to an open-source LMS for a customizable, sustainable solution. Discover how eThink Education helped Powell’s Books meet its “LMS wishlist” requirements with a future-proof system that will grow with the organization.
Attendees will take away:

how to structure training programs with longevity in mind (and why the technology LMSes use matters)
why current trends in the corporate learning ecosystem encourage flexible and interoperable learning platforms
how open-source technology has allowed Powell’s Books to create a future-proof solution capable of adapting to meet business and learning needs for years to come.


Top Reasons to Structure Training Programs for the Long Haul

When looking for a new learning management system, there are a multitude of questions that must be asked, starting with: What do I need my LMS to be able to do to allow us to reach our e-learning goals? However, one consideration that people often overlook is the type of technology that an LMS uses, which is important when evaluating whether an LMS will be able to provide the type of functionality you’ll need to meet your goals.
Therefore, when beginning the LMS evaluation process, one of the first questions you should ask yourself is whether an open-source LMS (like Moodle or Totara) or a closed-source platform (like SumTotal or Cornerstone) will be better suited to meeting your needs.
During this webcast, you will learn:

the fundamental differences between an open-source LMS and a closed-source platform
why the technology your LMS uses is important, including significant considerations regarding data ownership, security, LMS customization, product updates, and support
the advantages and disadvantages of both types of platforms.
 


Open-Source vs. Closed-Source LMS: Why the Technology Your LMS Uses Matters

Developing talent through engaging e-learning is essential for effective training. Gamified content, badges, and certificates, and a best-of-breed content strategy through Moodle can inspire social learning, collaboration, and friendly competition that keeps employees engaged and productive. 
In this webcast, you will learn:

how Moodle engages employees by creating an online learning hub 
how Moodle makes it easy to integrate with innovative e-learning tools to enhance the learning experience
how to create learning paths in Moodle for personalized professional development.


Creating a Cost-Effective E-Learning Platform for Engaging Talent Development

Do you feel comfortable having difficult conversations? Do you look forward to giving critical feedback? Do you enjoy speaking in public? Is it easy for you to speak your mind and be assertive with friends and colleagues? If you answered no to any of these questions, this webcast can help.
What often sets successful people apart is their willingness to do things that most of us fear. What’s more, we have the false notion that successful people like to do these things, when the truth is that successful people have simply found their own way to do them.
Based on Andy Molinsky’s award-winning research as well as his quest to reach outside his comfort zone, this webcast will help you take the thing you’re most afraid of and make it a proud part of your personal repertoire.
During this webcast, you’ll learn about:
- the psychological roadblocks people face when acting outside their comfort zones
- the most common avoidance strategies
- how to successfully overcome barriers and jump-start your confidence and courage
- the Reach method, Andy Molinsky’s ICF-accredited leadership development program, and corresponding coaching certification program.
 

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