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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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Delcor

MARCH 31, 2020

Online learning programs expand your market for education since many members (and others in your audience) can’t always afford to attend or take time away from work to travel to conferences and other educational events. If you’re ready to invest in a learning management system (LMS), start by reviewing these LMS selection criteria.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Tracy King has come to the rescue with an excellent idea: host the trade show/expo on your learning management system (LMS) —a long-lasting and sustainable solution for exhibitors, prospective customers and your association.

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Freestone

APRIL 16, 2024

You can do so by sending in a team to record a special event, conference session, or webinar, and later rebroadcasting the presentation so more learners can view the content. Some learning management system (LMS) teams offer live event capture services ensuring valuable content for online audiences. What are rebroadcasts?

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories. Here’s another one.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Boring conferences. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Credentialing support. 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Conference/abstract management. Another take on the young professional recruitment challenge comes from James Young of Product Community. Next gen membership #1.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tue 3/15 at 11 a.m. 1 CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Badges recognize program and certificate completion, with badge color based on skill level.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

If your association is looking to streamline education and support career development among its members, it’s time to consider investing in association learning management software (LMS). In this guide, we’ll cover all the basics of LMS and share our top 15 recommended picks: What is learning management software? Track progress.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. Try on learning formats you can create in your LMS right now.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights findings from MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report that they think will interest association education teams. Conference planning. Julius Solaris of Boldpush says don’t even think about planning a conference like last year’s. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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MARCH 19, 2021

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. domains, domain name system, and digital certificates)—in enabling the day-to-day successful operation of their business. Mon 3/22 at 3 p.m. –

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JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. Your sleep and work quality/productivity depend on the right answer. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Noah Smith ) What’s the best time to eat dinner? with Zapier. 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

But there’s no replacement for conferences. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. TopClass LMS suggests your association offer management training programs for industry professionals. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Leadership pipeline.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Live Stream and/or record content from in-person meetings and conferences. One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right LMS. During the LMS selection process, one of the essential areas of functionality you’ll be examining is the LMS’s eCommerce capabilities.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ).

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 3: Value of Credential – How can we better market/promote the value of certification or other credentials, e.g. micro-credentials? More info/register. More info/register.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

TopClass LMS suggests offering peer-to-peer online learning programs. My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Love will keep us together… Education programs. Hybrid work.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The conference experience just stopped. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. Building new norms.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS describes how assumptions about careers don’t always hold up now. He saw the idea in action at the Social Media Market World conference. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. So far, reading an article here and there, I’m liking it. Career flux. Gen Z and subscriptions.

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Freestone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Your CE program can choose to rebroadcast a webinar, a conference session , or a special event to repurpose existing content and reach more learners. Depending on the industry, you may have specific requirements for learners to gain a certification, finish a program, or complete continuing education hours. What is a rebroadcast?

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. LMS Demo Days Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer LMS platforms. Gen Z education. to 3:20 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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MARCH 12, 2021

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Learn how to produce a high quality live-stream on a budget, how to scale it up for larger organizations and what to know going into planning a virtual event so you are more knowledgeable if/when selecting a video production partner. Fri 3/12 at 10 a.m.* CAE credits.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Virtual conference as ritual. Don Neal of 360 Live Media believes a conference can serve the same ritualistic role in our professional lives that other ceremonies and events play in our personal lives. Virtual conference tips. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 18, 2022

If you’re looking for tips on choosing the best LMS software, head over to this blog for our dos, don’ts and shopping guide. Here, however, we’re getting right to the meat of it with our list of the absolute best LMS software options out there. Classroom is by far the easiest to use and most robust LMS out there. Classroom LMS.

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MARCH 1, 2019

At a session during the ASAE Technology conference, Tobin , Gretchen , Rhea , and Trevor (first name basis here) had us do a personality exercise based on our intuitive connection with one of four shapes. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not product-centric. More info/register. Tue 3/5 at 1 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Leading Learning

AUGUST 20, 2020

We have been tracking and reporting on virtual conferences—not to mention hosting our own—for years, but clearly interest in and demand for them has skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, interest in finding the best virtual conference platforms has also risen dramatically. What Is a Virtual Conference?

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Live Stream and/or record content from in-person meetings and conferences. One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right LMS. During the LMS selection process, one of the essential areas of functionality you’ll be examining is the LMS’s eCommerce capabilities.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

This whitepaper makes several recommendations to help associations review their strategy and ready themselves to become a leading voice in changing the way we provide continuing education, professional development, and certification to professional learners.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Luring members/customers to your LMS. Virtual conference sponsors. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. Open Space event design. Membership renewals.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Not only does the report present the findings of a survey of over 350 association leaders, but it also shares insights that will help associations “design an intentional workplace that is dynamic, flexible, and productive well into the future.”. Why get an LMS. Why the heck would you even think about getting an LMS ?

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. Conference insights from forward-thinking association event directors. SEO for education programs. Quick hits.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Tue 9/1 at 12 p.m.

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