Platforms
As an educator, I experienced various emerging learning management systems, but deeply learned such systems as Google Classroom and Canvas. As a Google Certified Trainer, I not only utilized Google Classroom as an educator and learning leader, but I also presented on how to get started and launch Google Classrooms for traditional purposes as well as for clubs, professional development and more.
When Canvas launched in my district during the pandemic, my district and campus looked to me to quickly acquire implementation skills and act as a liaison to train and assist teachers in rolling out this platform to link students, teachers and parents during this instructional crisis within a health crisis. I created templates for clubs as well as fielded technical assists for teachers to aid them in this crucial work.
My current role as LMS Manager involves working with Schoox LMS; however, on two occasions I have led platform reevaluations and have current knowledge and experience in several leading LMS, LXP, LRS and TMS environments. In my work as an LMS administrator for a large restaurant corporation, I used the Wisetail LMS platform to launch the LMS in an intentional, phased rollout.
LMS Priorities
Clean and Agile User Datafeed – The LMS user base should be frequently updated and accurately represent the company’s current employee population.
Fun and Innovative Use of Merits – Humans are innately motivated through friendly competition as well as recognition. The LMS platform can be leveraged with leaderboards, badges and certificates to provide that small dopamine rush we all crave.
Social Interaction – We also desire that sense of being a part of something bigger. An LMS allows us to see how we work together with not only our immediate coworkers, but also the larger corporate community. Whether that be through recognition messages sent through the LMS or simple “likes”, simply being noticed goes a long way.
Emphasis on Microlearning – Our brains work in wavelengths, and we must ride the waves of learning. Those waves are short! Break up segments into digestible microlearning to maximize retention.
Visible Paths to Leadership – When an employee first logs in to their company’s LMS, we want them to visualize their extended journey there by featuring stories of other employees moving up within the company as well as leadership paths through curated learning content.
Accessible Curated Corporate Content – Documentation, operating procedures, and other corporate content should be updated, readily accessible, and permissioned to the correct audience within the LMS.
Communication Consolidation – The LMS can stem the tide of emails and streamline employee workflows through module enrollments, with the added benefit of engagement metrics.
Accessible and Visual Reporting – The LMS should provide useful reporting for managers and other leadership roles, either through built-in reports or via a third party data visualization tool such as PowerBI.