WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2018

Since the EU approved GDPR on April 14, 2016, association technology firms have had lots of time to prepare for GDPR. In this post, we describe what your technology providers should do to help your association comply with GDPR. It also means: Asking co-workers and technology partners a lot of questions.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6 Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. In support of its Future of Learning initiative, the AICPA launched a digital badge program in April 2016. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem? According to the U.S.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

This award honors the learning solution vendor which best caters for the unique and varied requirements of associations that provide education and certification programs for their members. Linda Bowers , CTO of WBT Systems, retained her title as Best LMS Demonstrator in 2016.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The authors of the whitepaper cite Georgetown University noting “Industry-based certifications address several problems that postsecondary credentials currently face: relevance, accountability, consistency, and portability.” Why Emphasize Technology for Association Education Programs?

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

If you want to learn more about association technology, check out the DelCor blog. – Looking Forward 2016: Association Business Environmental Scan. The right technology can mean the difference between a big success and a big headache, but the selection process can be daunting. Wed 2/17 at 2 p.m.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

” ( Shift Happens , Innovate + Educate, December 2016. The recently published “ Shift Happens ” whitepaper by non-profit organization Innovate + Educate provides an in-depth overview of how technology is being applied across the education, training and hiring landscape. Associations are Missing From The Conversation.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2016

EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . In 2016, professionals should not be forced to keep track and self-report stacks of PDFs and paper certificates in order to demonstrate that they have met certification, CE, or professional development requirements. 1 CAE credit.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 15, 2016

As ASAE Annual Meeting 2016 got started this year in Salt Lake City, it’s preceded by AMCs Engaged!, At YM, we’re always adapting as the voice of the customer changes, when our competitors shift, or when new technology and business models emerge. Price sits high in the consideration criteria when selecting technology.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

David Spinks (@DavidSpinks) November 14, 2016. Mertz, CAE (@DianaTMertz) November 14, 2016. Whether your association is a trade association or professional society, don’t forget to remind members that a key part of any association’s mission is to provide education and/or certification programs.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 15, 2020

According to a November 2016 report , revenues from membership dues were down to 45% of total revenue for trade associations and a meager 30% for professional associations. Advances in technology have opened new doors of opportunity to drive non-dues revenue. Listings in or access to an exclusive job board.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? The importance of on-demand, online, and mobile learning options, and the value of certifications will be on the rise. You don’t have to!

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Potomac Core

JANUARY 6, 2016

It’s 2016 with Medical , and Pharmaceutical breakthroughs, Driverless cars , and industries that are busy producing a new wave of technological breakthroughs. GDP Growth and modest improvement in Global Growth appear to be the bellwethers of even more technology advancements. Ring in the age of Driverless Associations.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

This is how you can prove your new member community will be a valuable technology investment. The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Growing Non-Dues Revenue. Staying Relevant.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

An online instructor must understand not only how learners learn but also how to leverage technology to help them take in and retain information. The course you deliver in 2018 should not be the same course you delivered in 2016. How to Motivate Certification Candidates. 5: Regularly update course content. Related Content .

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Associations have to adapt to new member expectations, advancing technology and the shifting needs of their industries. In 2016, that number fell to 45.4 Professional development eCourses and certifications. The old adage that "change is the only constant" rings true for associations all around the world.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2016

Also, learn what it takes to become a Certified Event Designer and obtain your certification. – MGI’s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Find out firsthand the latest association growth trends with the lead authors of the 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. More information/registration.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 18, 2019

Too often, associations think of their technology solutions from too narrow a perspective: How can my AMS more effectively manage my member data, or, how can my career center help me provide increased member value? But can your technology more effectively amplify ALL your content?? Brainstorm all points of connectedness.

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WBT Systems

MAY 15, 2018

Coursera signaled its shift in focus from individuals to corporations when they launched Coursera for Business in August 2016—“a powerful way to help leading companies around the world address the rapidly evolving training and development needs of their employees.”. Unreliable technology infrastructure. Even MOOCs have caught on.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Fri 3/19 at 12 p.m. CAE credits.

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

As always, we try to use this blog post to speak from our experience as a learning technology partner to organizations that provide continuing education and professional development. In eLearning, we are at the very start of the hype curve with distributed ledgers: we can imagine the technology solving one of our recurring problems.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Learn how different meeting rooms support learning outcomes and help maximize meeting ROI, develop a better understanding of how technology can help build multi-way communication in the room and for virtual participants, and hear about different venues types and non-traditional room layouts that help foster connections between and among delegates.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 17, 2017

Fortunately, a new report from Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), each of which offers classes on a popular MOOC platform called edX , could help clear the air. percent received a certificate. percent rate is still pretty significant: That means 244,000 people received a certificate, whether or not they paid.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Tagoras , a consulting and education firm specializing in the market for lifelong learning, invites you to participate in a survey that will help our community better understand how membership organizations use or don’t use social technologies to deliver learning. – Introduction to Technology Planning for Nonprofits.

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2017

Add to that the fact that forces beyond our control, including market, technology, and social shifts, have the power to change the look and feel of membership as we know it. Where people are engaging now when it comes to membership is on social networks, through online webinars, certifications, and young professional groups.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 16, 2016

Providing digital certification for members could help associations gain a long-term foothold online, leaders at two association-focused startups argue. Technology won’t put associations out of business. ChatterBachs) August 16, 2016. Plus: How many people showed up at #ASAE16 this year? Tweet of the Day.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 20, 2017

According to a 2016 Gallup survey, “How Millennials Want to Work and Live,” 87 percent of millennials say professional development is important to them in a job. Be supportive of millennials who seek out advanced degrees, industry certifications, in-person training and online webinars. Test new technology.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 21, 2016

During the 2016 edition of IMEX America, stakeholders announced steps to further safety endeavors within the meetings industry through the launch of a new council. The council extends the events industry’s ongoing collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2017

But that’s far from the case—in fact, it defined the way a lot of people used their phone during the waning weeks of 2016. — Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) December 8, 2016. — osciaral (@OsciaraL) December 15, 2016. Even Pokémon Go, which saw significant success in 2016 , wasn’t actually developed by Nintendo.)

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Reid All About it

JULY 15, 2016

Learn how to evaluate an Association Management Software based on important, often overlooked criteria; avoid hidden costs you may not see on the surface; and attract next generation thinkers and staff with a strong technology platform. Your Favorite Association Bloggers and Podcasters of 2016 (Association Chat on Blab).

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Associations Now

JULY 21, 2016

NAF runs STEM academies within high schools in five topic areas that allow students to earn a specialized certification, better preparing them for college and future careers. AICPA will run this new recognition program in schools that house NAF’s Academy of Finance, offering an AICPA-specific certification to accounting students.

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Association Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

As technology has evolved, it’s (become) all visual,” said Jason McKee, the chief marketing officer for Accessibility Shield, a firm that helps companies reach ADA compliance. A study from Pew Research in 2016 showed that rarity has a big impact. This has meant a shift in how we — and the courts — think of virtual accessibility, too.

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Associations Now

JUNE 26, 2017

(Emily Bratcher’s report last week on a global certification launched by the National Association of Insurance and Finance Advisors spotlights one example of that trend.) “Ongoing globalization and technological change are now further weakening people’s trust in global institutions.” And that trust is eroding.

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Association Adviser

MAY 18, 2018

On average, associations communicate with members an estimated 31 times per month (via print, online, social media and video) vs. 30 times per month in 2016 and 26 times per month in 2015. Certification level. The possible ways of segmenting members are numerous: Years in industry. For-profit/non-profit affiliation. Student status.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 25, 2017

While millennials got comfortable with technology at an early age, members of Gen Z were digital-first from Day 1. In a 2016 blog post, Walker outlines a few “ what you need to know ” tips about Gen Z. Her biggest recommendation: Get to know their technology habits. “A Their digital experience is integrated with technology.”.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 30, 2016

Naylor’s annual Association Communication Benchmarking Study showed that online career centers in 2016 ranked as the seventh-most valued communication channel (out of 24). Rita Chen Fujisawa, vice president and VOO, California Association of Health Facilities, said CAHF members tend to be late adopters of technology.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 6, 2020

Tanya Basu at MIT Technology Review writes about private micro-networks , like Cocoon, which some believe are the future of connecting. “…[S]uch micro-networks and the control they offer might redefine how we think about and use social media in the next decade, whether it is Cocoon or another app that follows in its wake.”. 1 CAE credit.

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