Understanding Technology Is Biggest Roadblock to Implementing eLearning at Associations, Says Survey

Understanding Technology Is Biggest Roadblock to Implementing eLearning at Associations, Says Survey

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 08/01/13 — According to "The Association TRENDS 2013 Education Survey" conducted in June by Association TRENDS magazine and , a leading provider of integrated performance and learning management systems (LMS), 83 percent of associations make use of eLearning. Among those that don-t, 50 percent say understanding the technology available for eLearning is the most important factor keeping the organization from implementing an eLearning program."Given

Meridian to Implement LMS That Educates Californians About Affordable Care Act

Meridian to Implement LMS That Educates Californians About Affordable Care Act

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 07/16/13 — , a leading provider of integrated learning and performance management systems (LMS), is implementing its Software-as-a-Service LMS and Social platform for the California Health Benefit Exchange, also known as Covered California. The LMS will play a role in educating nearly nine million Californians about the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Meridian-s LMS software will deliver training to workers at community organizations responsi

Meridian Global LMS Launches Office Training Content From Microsoft

Meridian Global LMS Launches Office Training Content From Microsoft

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 06/19/13 — , a leading provider of learning management systems (LMS), is collaborating with Office.com to launch training content for the Microsoft Office suite from inside Meridian Global LMS. Users can view on topics related to their daily tasks. Microsoft has designed the just-in-time training videos to boost a worker-s productivity.The Office.com content is "task-oriented," not certification based. Users will be able to get in, learn what they nee

Meridian Helps Michigan Virtual University Earn Spot on Learning! 100

Meridian Helps Michigan Virtual University Earn Spot on Learning! 100

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 06/12/13 — The Elearning! Media Group has named Michigan Virtual University® (MVU®) to the annual Learning! 100 for creating an online program that helps teachers who serve special education students as they transition from high school graduation to life after school., a leading provider of learning management systems, powers Michigan LearnPort®, MVU-s online portal for K-12 teachers and school administrators. The Meridian Global LMS delivers profess

Free Webinar From Tagoras and Meridian Helps Associations Choose Right LMS

Free Webinar From Tagoras and Meridian Helps Associations Choose Right LMS

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 05/01/13 — There are hundreds of learning management systems (LMS) that deliver and analyze training. But, according to research from strategic analyst firm , only a few dozen meet the requirements of trade associations and professional societies. Beginning in May, Tagoras and Meridian will present a series of webinars designed to help associations understand issues surrounding LMS selection, cloud technology and mobile platforms.The first one-hour webinar, titl

HR.com Invites Training Tech Guru Chris Sawwa to Explain the Changing World of eLearning Standards

HR.com Invites Training Tech Guru Chris Sawwa to Explain the Changing World of eLearning Standards

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 04/15/13 — The training industry is no longer actively developing eLearning standards AICC and SCORM. New specifications, such as xAPI (also known as TinCan) and CMI-5, are taking center stage for HR professionals, software developers and instructional designers. How will these new standards affect your technology platforms and change the way you educate learners?Chris Sawwa, director of eLearning for , a leading provider of learning management systems (LMS), wi

At DigitalNow, Meridian Joins National Restaurant Association to Explain Why Training Is the Ultimate Means of Value for Association Members

At DigitalNow, Meridian Joins National Restaurant Association to Explain Why Training Is the Ultimate Means of Value for Association Members

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwired) — 04/04/13 — Jason Marceau, chief operations officer for , a leading provider of learning management systems (LMS), will join Ed Beck, CIO and senior vice president of the , on April 4 at the 2013 conference to present a session titled, "The Future of Associations – National Restaurant Association, a Look Ahead." DigitalNow is an annual gathering of some of the most influential professional and trade associations in America.Beck-s presentation highlight

Three Things Federal Government Agencies Must Know About Human Capital Management Technology

Three Things Federal Government Agencies Must Know About Human Capital Management Technology

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwire) — 01/28/13 — Join and Brandon Hall Group for a free, one-hour webinar on January 31, 2013, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST to learn how federal human capital management technologies and services are changing to meet the fiscal pressures, new policies and difficult tasks government agencies now face.For example, the Obama administration has pushed for a move to cloud computing to cut technology and support costs and provide agencies with a common infrastructure. The GAO

Meridian Wins Brandon Hall Technology Award for LMS Reporting

Meridian Wins Brandon Hall Technology Award for LMS Reporting

HERNDON, VA — (Marketwire) — 01/03/13 — – Ad-Hoc Reporting software won a Silver Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for Unique Learning Technology. Judges credited the software for combining learning data with sales and customer data, so organizations can report on how training efforts meet business goals."This award recognizes how we-ve met one of the training industry-s top challenges: No matter how many -canned- reports an LMS vendor develops, there will always be a time when an org