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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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Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Now more than ever, members are turning to their professional associations for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement resources. Exceed your member’s needs and your professional development goals with the right learning management system (LMS).

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As we pack and ship our materials, arrange meetings with partners, clients and associations, and put the finishing touches on our TopClass demos, we started thinking about our top technology strategy tips for getting the most out of the conference. Have you got a plan? Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 60 Tech Tips in 60 Minutes.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 3, 2016

ASAE Technology Conference will help association executives to “ keep an eye on trends and leverage the best approaches to stay adaptable, overcome challenges, and move quickly into the future. Enhance your education programs with social and collaborative learning features in the new TopClass 10 LMS.

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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. Host: ASAE Technology Professionals Community Tue 8/29 at 1 p.m.

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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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Forj

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The 2020 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology Web Courseworks Wins Silver. Web Courseworks, a leader in innovative learning management systems and virtual event technology, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group silver award for excellence in the Best Advance in Technology for Virtual-Classroom or Conferencing Technology category.

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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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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. eShow predicts five event trends for 2024 and describes how technology can help you stay on top of them. They describe how technology can help strengthen your organization’s culture. Event trends. Data, AI and value propositions. AI literacy.

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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. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” Next gen membership #1.

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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.”

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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. So, let’s move on to the rest of your weekend reading. Credentialing support. Open Space events.

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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. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. This month’s topic is: conducting a tech inventory: do the pieces fit?

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

With just a couple of weeks to the end of the year and a huge variety of association learning solutions being showcased this week at ASAE Technology Conference 2016 , it’s a good time to look back at the association learning trends that were predicted for 2016 and see which of these are still relevant.

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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. You can also use parts of the template for other technology selection projects since prospective vendors will need much of the same information. Gen Z education. Next gen websites. More info/register.

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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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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

Adopting new technology is a sometimes stressful, always necessary responsibility for association leaders. But technology is the key factor that continues to be impacted today by the effects of COVID-19 in our society. . Of the professional associations surveyed, 65% said they plan on having a flexible technology budget. .

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. Technology has paved the way for innovative methods of generating non-dues revenue while providing significant value to your members. Live Stream and/or record content from in-person meetings and conferences.

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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. A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success.

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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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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

In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”. Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tue 1/14 at 1 p.m. –

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Your requirements list will help you to list the metrics by which you will measure the success of the technologies and resources you will use to deliver your program. What type of education will you offer – conferences and seminars, blended learning, webinars, online courses, offline materials, or a mixture of all of these?

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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.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. Association education programs, whether providing conferences, online or offline training , blended programs, or a combination of approaches, are inherently social in nature. A valuable tool indeed.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

What are the key questions to ask when planning an LMS implementation project to ensure its success? It can take between three to six months to implement a new cloud LMS , and between six to nine months to implement an on-premise LMS for a large corporation or extended enterprise. How will you define your requirements?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Two recently recently published articles in Associations Now magazine reference the report “ Tech Success for Associations ” and challenge associations to: think strategically about how they use technology to serve their members , learn quickly how to adapt their use of technology to better support members’ expectations.

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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. Remote watercooler. UBIT for virtual trade shows. More info. .

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Women in technology. Why get an LMS. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. Why the heck would you even think about getting an LMS ? Virtual conference coffee breaks. “At Group think run amok. More info/register.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2022

Of those surveyed, 59% of the association pros believe upgrading or integrating new technology is a priority to delivering superior member service. Events : Ask yourself if a member is a regular event participant or supports association conferences through sponsorships or advertising. .

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners. Conference/abstract management. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy.

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MARCH 12, 2021

Association technology and analytics. I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. 1 CMP credit.

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MARCH 8, 2024

TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. Quick hits “Despite Google’s protestations to the contrary, the reasons for Gemini’s shortcomings are mostly political, not technological.” | by Nate Silver A reality check about the State of the Culture, 2024. Education program marketing.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Conferences can be a great place to do this, while also reconnecting with your peers, sharing experience, and learning about new ideas. 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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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

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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. Raising the Bar: Using Certifications and Credentialing to Extend Your Reach. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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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. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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