Learning Programs From the Future
At this year’s Learnapalooza conference I had the pleasure of presenting a workshop to attendees on meeting the needs of multimodal learners. As a part of this content creator’s deep dive, the group participated in an Innovation Game titled, “Remember the Future.”
In this exercise I asked them to think ahead to five years in the …
Don’t Let Virtual Events Scare You!
What do all these things have in common: ghosts, zombies, werewolves, virtual events, witches, and vampires? While one of these is not like the others, all of them can be scary to continuing education professionals.
According to the 2018 Tagoras Virtual Events Report, there are still organizations with concerns about embracing the online event format. About 32.8 percent of survey respondents see one …
How to Choose an LMS That’s Right for Your Association
According to Community Brands 2018 Member Education and Career Development Report, 85 percent of members want organizations to provide continuing education opportunities. However, implementing a learning program with a corresponding learning management system (LMS) is easier said than done. With more than 700 learning management solutions in the marketplace, choosing the right one poses a …
The Future of Streaming – Get Ahead of the Curve
For 22 years, everyone who’s connected to the internet has experienced the wonderful functionality of Adobe Flash. Flash has been a dominant force of technology in video and advertisement delivery. As its usage increased, so came the hackers. Basically, the quantity of exploits to the technology surpassed the ability (or decision) for Adobe to keep …
Understanding Your Member Mix: Bridging the Gender Gap
When it comes to member expectations, not all members are the same. Some join organizations for networking opportunities, while others join to continue their professional development and education. Just as there are differences from member to member, there are also differences between genders. Throughout the findings we collected in the 2018 Member Education and Career …
The State of Virtual Events
Lately, we have been driving home the idea that offering a comprehensive learning program, complete with a variety of mediums, is key to engaging today’s multimodal learners. As we have mentioned, part of that content delivery strategy should absolutely include live online events to meet the needs of all member preferences. The good news is …
4 Good Reasons to Take Your In-Person Learning Events Online for Your Members
If your member-based organization is like most, your members look to you for learning opportunities. They turn to you for everything from continuing education to certification, and you likely spend a great deal of time and effort creating in-person learning events with great content, quality speakers, and valuable social and networking opportunities.
But, why stop there? …
Meeting the Needs of Multimodal Learners
In Community Brands newly released 2018 Member Education and Career Development Report we’ve uncovered a shift in why members are joining professional organizations. Fifty-one percent of members surveyed report they joined their current organizations for benefits like continuing education and networking. This number has increased by 9 percentage points since our 2016 Member Engagement Study …
New Research: Examining the Intersection Between Professional Development and Career Advancement
Professional membership organizations and associations are leaders within their industry. Members join to connect with like-minded individuals, drive personal and professional career growth, and continue learning. Most organizations provide a wealth of educational content, materials, and information. But is that enough? Are organizations meeting the needs of current members and the market?
In the just released …
Tips for Successful Event Capture
Between the venue, speakers, catering, and marketing, associations spend millions of dollars each year hosting continuing education events and conferences.
So, why not get more bang for all those bucks? You can do just that when you capture your live presentations and repurpose them in your association’s content library. You can share materials with attendees, as …