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APRIL 12, 2024

Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. Quick hits Why a membership renewal notice is not an invoice. | So why does it often feel like we’re rowing in opposite directions when it comes to membership goals? by Tony Rossell, Marketing General Inc.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Because these topics are top of mind for many association professionals we engage with at Blue Sky eLearn, I’ll be sharing highlights from each in a series of blog posts titled “Thoughts from a Think Tank”. Why don’t you trust me now? Why can’t I continue?”. The Shifting Work Culture, 2. The Work We Do, and 3.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 9, 2018

And why is that important? eLearning Industry goes as far as to say that an LMS API is the single most important feature for training automation. For associations specifically, Jeff Cobb of Tagoras outlines the why you’d think about integrating your LMS with your AMS here. The post LMS Integration: Why is it important?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

Host: Blue Sky eLearn Speakers: Ronnie Dudek, Director of Streaming & Production Services, and Jodi Ray, Client Success Manager, Blue Sky eLearn *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. CAE credit. More info/register. Fri 4/19 at 1 p.m.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. The Data Bunch: Five Must-Dos for Better Data Management Learn the three key elements to successful data management and why each is important. Discover why you have more control over data management than you think.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 16, 2019

Having the previous year’s program budgets with a short narrative of each noting why key financial decisions were made can be helpful with budget decisions for the future. The post Tips for Preserving Your eLearning Programs appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. Six months from the time you are reading this?

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 4, 2020

Your virtual event production company should be able to explain why they use the webinar platform they have chosen, and exactly how they manage your webinar events efficiently. Are your events built on an eLearning platform? based programs, why not use a U.S.-based Do they train speakers? Provide attendee support?

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 21, 2020

Amanda Davis, CMP, was a 10-year association veteran before joining Blue Sky. Host: Blue Sky eLearn. Presenter: Amanda Davis, CMP, Director of Learning & Development and Online Learning Manager, Blue Sky eLearn. 5 Tips to Engage Gen Z and Millennial eLearners in 2020 and Beyond.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 20, 2017

Headlines like, “The LMS Market Is Quickly Losing Ground,” and “Traditional eLearning is Dead,” have prompted concerned association leaders to ask me: “Why should I invest in an LMS if the technology is dying?”. It’s not that we no longer need a system to manage eLearning. Is the technology dying?

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Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2020

But why not on your Learning Management System? Our client could then see what content was most popular, and what ended up being most popular in July was a topic about a food found in Asia – so, it clearly made sense why the continent of Asia was the largest demographic visiting their site! . Audience .

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Blue Sky eLearn

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Why would someone pay for your webinar? If you have decided to charge a fee for attending your live webinar, you need to ask yourself why someone would pay to attend. The post Tips for Monetizing Your Webinars appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. So, you’ve decided to start offering webinars.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 28, 2019

Nowadays, eLearning or online learning isn’t a new or foreign concept. Most associations have some sort of eLearning program – be it recordings from annual meetings, monthly webinars, or content created specifically for on-demand courses. . Here are some tips for getting sponsors involved with your eLearning products. .

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

There has been much advancement and innovation in the eLearning industry over the last several years, and today I’ll be reviewing three of my favorite examples of organizations thinking outside the box to deliver their content to their audience. The post 3 eLearning Examples to Spark Innovation appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Why don’t associations serve the whole person? Why was Paula Deen allowed to be the authority on Southern cooking for over a decade? Find out why and when you should make the investment. Mission (Seemingly) Impossible: Calculating the ROI of eLearning. Host: Blue Sky eLearning. CB Insights ).

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 17, 2017

How do you know your eLearning programs are successful? In order to know whether your eLearning programs are meeting the mark, consider setting three levels of measurement: Strategy, Portfolio Performance, and Learning. Question: What are our strategic goals for our eLearning portfolio? It’s why they complete our courses.

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Blue Sky eLearn

APRIL 8, 2019

By attending to the WHY, WHAT, and HOW of survey design you can set yourself up to collect rich, useful data that will effectively inform your efforts to continuously improve eLearning. Know WHY you are creating a feedback survey. Identify a purpose for the survey. What are you hoping to learn from participants?

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

eLearning Marketing Makeover: Refresh Your Approach to Reach More Learners Learn how to develop targeted content that speaks to your different member personas, market eLearning to both members AND non-members, seamlessly connect your website and LMS for maximum impact, and leverage your LMS to market your programs. CAE credit. .

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Blue Sky eLearn

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

That experience sparked her passion to understand why – and to bring those principles forward in her work. How long have you been involved with eLearning? How did you get involved with eLearning? I was charged with developing an eLearning portfolio at the American Academy of Neurology.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Why do members join associations? To connect with and learn from other members, which is why online communities are a must. Learn why a solid strategy is needed to power a long-term transformation of learning. He pairs each one with relatable examples to drive the point home. Online community. 1 CAE credit. CAE credit. .

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 9, 2019

Read on to learn more, and register for my upcoming webinar with Blue Sky, The Learning Equation: How to Create Long Term Behavior Change , taking place for free on August 23rd! Think about why then so many seminars and keynotes fall flat. So, it seems true…you are a terrible student. Until you take a closer look.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 19, 2017

You reach out to that colleague about why they chose the laptop they just purchased. How can you offer win-win-win opportunities that will delight sponsors, your customers, and offset your eLearning infrastructure expenses? The post Sponsorships That Sell appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. Tracy King, MA, CAE.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

What You Need to Consider When Selling eLearning: Once you have the eLearning content you need to determine how you are going to distribute and facilitate online learning. Pro Tips for Monetizing eLearning: Sponsors: Most associations sell sponsorships for their annual conferences and other in-person events.

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Associations Now

MARCH 20, 2020

Why rapid growth isn’t necessary for success. LMS Support: Top questions you’re not asking your LMS vendors — but should [blog] [link] #LMS #learningmanagementsystem #onlinelearning #elearning. — Blue Sky eLearn (@blueskyelearn) March 18, 2020.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 13, 2019

At a recent Association SIG Summit, Blue Sky Client Success Manager, Kara Adams, joined a group of association executives as they crowdsourced ideas to drive non-dues revenue. So why not develop podcast series for your members? Ideas to Drive Non-Dues Revenue appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Why Ted Gioia ran away from philosophy because of Sam Bankman-Fried—a fascinating, alarming, and personal look at the evils of Effective Altruism and those who espouse it. Host: Blue Sky eLearn Speakers: Rick Bawcum, CEO and Founder, Cimatri Jeremiah Kendall, Chief Technology Officer, Blue Sky eLearn Fri 11/17 at 2 p.m.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 11, 2018

Why are you going through this process in the first place? At Blue Sky eLearn, we understand that choosing your LMS is a big decision and we are here for you every step of the way. The post Best Practices for Selecting an LMS appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. Consider Your LMS Needs.

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Blue Sky eLearn

AUGUST 5, 2019

The post Tips for Kickstarting Your Podcast Channel appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. You’ve decided your organization needs to start hosting podcasts. Or maybe you’re still on the fence and are just looking for some advice if you do decide to take the leap. Here are some tips to get you headed in the right direction. .

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Impexium dives deep into membership renewals : the difference between retention and renewal, metrics, why members don’t renew (per research), and, best of all, solutions for those renewal challenges. Why travel to a conference if most of the experience feels like an online meeting? Membership renewals. Mentoring program. CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Hosts: MemberSuite and Blue Sky eLearn. Amanda Davis, CMP, Blue Sky eLearn. Join a discussion of the book, The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact , by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Thu 2/20 at 3 p.m.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 18, 2019

So why not make learning a little bit more fun? . The post Social Learning: Integrating Courses with Community appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. Sure, if people need to obtain continuing education credits each year or specific certifications to move to the next level in their career, they’ll take your courses.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 1, 2017

The post Why You Should Consider Blended Learning appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. Start with one example, or all six, but as the world becomes more digital we need to offer our learners multiple opportunities and styles to learn as often as possible. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

But Nicholas Kristof at The New York Times explains why 2017 was the best year in human history. Have a subscription strategy: why a monthly service could be a savvy play for associations. – Wow Your Members with a New eLearning Program in 2018. Why should I track? How to Go from Zero to eLearning Hero in 2018.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 29, 2018

Podcasts have become increasingly popular over the past decade and as a millennial I am going to give my insights as to why. So, why do millennials and affluent individuals listen to more podcasts than the rest of America? appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn. citizens and podcasts.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

With such potential within grasp, why do associations settle for the current, ancient model of governance? They explain why you’re having a tough time recruiting volunteers and how you can enhance the value of the volunteering experience. Host: Blue Sky eLearn. What do you think your members are experiencing?

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 31, 2020

You should be collecting data from your member profiles, event attendance, and even eLearning opportunities— all of this should be centrally located in your association management system. That’s why it’s so important to take a look at your online presence and determine you’re doing all you can to optimize the user experience.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

What You Need to Consider When Selling eLearning: Once you have the eLearning content you need to determine how you are going to distribute and facilitate online learning. Pro Tips for Monetizing eLearning: Sponsors: Most associations sell sponsorships for their annual conferences and other in-person events.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Re-Visioning In-Person, eLearning, and Virtual Events in a Post COVID World. With the promise of a vaccine and a “return to normalcy” will come the second great disruption in in-person events, virtual events, and eLearning. Host: Blue Sky eLearn. Why Your Next Hybrid Event Isn’t In A Ballroom.

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