This document summarizes a presentation about taking a blended approach to managing learning tools and platforms. It discusses establishing three core "hubs" - a content hub to store and distribute learning content from various sources, a systems hub to facilitate access to different learning systems and applications, and a reporting hub to collect and analyze learning data across tools. Setting up integrated hubs in this way can bring order to complex learning ecosystems that typically involve many different technologies, and ensure content, activities and data can be shared across systems. Key considerations for organizations approaching this include identifying stakeholders, existing relevant systems, and functional ownership as well as assessing tool capabilities and integration options.

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2. CLASSROOM SESSION
Meeting in the Middle: A Blended Approach
to Learning Tech
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3. What will we be talking about
● Review common learning tools and platforms
● Cataloging your learning ecosystem
● Introducing new components
● Managing content across various platforms
● Planning for data collection and reporting
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4. The old ecosystem
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Content System Report
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5. The real ecosystem
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LMSs
LCMSs
Mobile Apps
LXPs/
LEPs
TMSs /
HCMs
Gamification
Platforms
Off-the-
shelf Content
Libraries
Authoring
Tools
Simulators
Custom /
Bespoke
Content
Data
Analytics /
Business
Intelligence
Platforms
LRSs
Internal learning
ecosystem

6. Understanding today’s market
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$370B
The size of the
global corporate
training market.
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The average number of
systems an organization
uses for L&D.
~12%
Percentage of the training
budget that is spent on
tools and platforms.
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By the numbers
*Training Industry “The Business Of Corporate Training Landscape: A Guide To The Training Market”
**Josh Bersin “Learning Technology Evolves: Integrated Platforms Are Arriving” #TK2022 @rusticisoftware

7. The real ecosystem
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694
LMSs
128
LCMSs
117
Mobile Apps
20
LXPs/
LEPs
288
TMSs /
HCMs
81
Gamification
Platforms
277
Off-the-
shelf Content
Libraries
90
Authoring
Tools
117
Simulators
357
Custom /
Bespoke
Content
244
Data
Analytics /
Business
Intelligence
Platforms
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LRSs
Internal learning
ecosystem
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8. Common tools and systems
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Systems
LMS
LCMS
LRS
Content distribution
Purchased library
Data
xAPI
APIs
LRS
BI tools
Databases
CSV
Content type
VR/AR experiences
Videos
PDFs and documents
PowerPoint decks
Activity type
eLearning courses (CBT)
Games
Simulation
Live training
Source
Internal L&D team
External vendors
Authoring tools
Subject matter experts
Standards
SCORM
xAPI
cmi5
AICC
LTI
APIs
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9. The problem
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“On average, organizations use 25 different learning technologies.*”
*Source: Emerald Works, “Back to the Future,” Feb. 2020
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10. The content hub

11. The content hub
Benefits:
● Version control and content accuracy
● Streamlined content administration
● Content analytics
● Cross system compatibility
Common tools and content sources:
● Authoring tool outputs
● Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS)
● Off-the-shelf content
● Videos
● Simulations
● Virtual reality
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12. The content hub
Learning Content Management
System (LCMS)
Creates, manages, and distributes content.
Pros: Replaces multiple tools.
Cons: Might not allow outside content or
support multiple content types. Must add
more tools if another authoring tool is
needed.
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Choices for your system of record
Content Distribution Platform
Imports content from any source and
distributes it as proxy files to any system.
Pros: Supports multiple content types
and standards. All content sources are
imported into the platform and access is
shared to the LMS.
Cons: Most don’t offer native content
creation support.

13. The systems hub

14. The systems hub
Benefits:
● Content discoverability
● Improved learner experience
● Single source of truth for all learning related activities
● Increased adoption and engagement
● Access to niche and best-of-breed learning applications
Common learning systems and training platforms:
● Learning Management System (LMS)
● Learning Experience Platform (LXP/LEP)
● Human Capital Management System (HCMS)
● Talent Management Systems (TMS)
● Sales enablement platforms
● Mobile apps
● Gamification platforms
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15. The reporting hub

16. The reporting hub
Benefits:
● One system of record for learning data
● Data portability between tools and platforms
● Report outcomes and metrics alongside
training and learning data
● Enable more advanced analytics
Common reporting tools:
● Learning Record Store (LRS)
● Learning Analytics Platform (LAP)
● Business Intelligence (BI) tools
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17. Bringing order to the chaos
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18. Navigating procurement
● What are the tools and platforms capable of?
● Do the tools meet the needs of all stakeholders?
● Can the data be exported or shared in a
non-proprietary way?
● What systems have native integrations with our tools?
● What technologies are available to integrate these
tools and systems?
● Does the vendor offer multiple tools intended to be
integrated?
● Avoid silos!
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What to ask your vendors

19. Navigating procurement
● Who will be impacted by this effort?
(Learners, Administrators, Content Authors, Decision
Makers, Executives)
● Who owns each functional hub?
● Are there existing relevant systems or data to consider?
(HR, Performance Data, Sales Data, Employee Reviews,
etc.)
● Which systems, tools and data are involved and who are
those owners?
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What to ask your stakeholders

20. Key takeaways
● You will have multiple content sources, learning systems,
and reporting tools in your organization; prepare
appropriately.
● As you centralize different functions target specific
personas.
● Makes it easier to adapt to & integrate other Enterprise
tools that exist outside of the L&D department.
● Identify low hanging fruit first; everyone loves an easy win.
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Things to remember as you get started

21. Have questions? Ask me anything!
Email
info@rusticisoftware.com
Learn more
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Visit https://go.rusticisoftware.com/tk2022
for our eBook, worksheet, a copy of the slides or would
like to talk 1:1 about your learning ecosystem.
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