| Harnessing the Power and Flexibility
of an LCMS
Some of the largest and most successful
e-learning initiatives use a learning content management system
(LCMS). Where a typical LMS might simply track and organize
learners and training, a full-fledged LCMS is designed to
manage the creation, storage, reuse, and delivery of e-learning
content from a central object repository - everything from
conception to delivery
LCMSs are structured
environments that are specifically designed to help organizations
implement better processes and practices as they go about
creating an unlimited number of e-learning courses. They make
the creation of content more efficient, avoid redundancy,
and they help manage the people – professional developers,
subject matter experts, or novices – that are creating
the content.
How do LCMSs do this? They often strive
to achieve a separation of content from presentation, usually
by employing XML tagging of content and/or by following widely
used standards (AICC, SCORM, etc.). This allows for the flexibility
to publish to a wide range of formats, platforms, or devices
such as print, Web, and even hand-held devices. In essence,
they are designed to turn an organization into its own e-learning
publishing entity.
If you've decided that an LCMS is
what is needed for your organization, you should be applauded
for understanding the power and flexibility that an LCMS can
provide, but you should also be sure you are prepared to choose
an LCMS. There are many (many!) details and specifications
to consider, and you should plan for your organization's specific,
long-term e-learning goals.
We've designed this online KnowledgeBase
service to help organizations choose an LCMS that fits seamlessly
with their e-learning plans. The research includes very extensive
information on 38 of the leading LCMSs in the marketplace,
with detailed specifications for each product.
Topics include:
- How content is created by each
LCMS system
- What kind of built-in authoring
capabilities exist in each LCMS
- Which third-party tools are interoperable
or preferred
- Pre-testing, skill-gap analysis,
and adaptive learning capabilities provided
- An overview of workflow management
capabilities in each LCMS
- Highlights of the learner interface
and other learner-centric information
- Standards and specifications compliance
information
- Extent of built-in LMS functionality
- Essential system requirements
- Pricing guidelines, including estimates
for Year 1 and Year 3
- How each vendor implements their
product
If you are planning on harnessing
the power and flexibility of an LCMS, this research is the
way to go about it. It can help you understand all the details
that go into choosing the right LCMS for your organization.
Best of all, the LCMS KnowledgeBase
is available from the convenience of your desktop for one
full year. Search and search again. Narrow down your short
list. Find out all the details about LCMS products that you
simply can't find anywhere else.
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