Dive Brief:

• When it comes to the future of organizations, employee learning is by far one of the best investments. Modern work environments depend on customized technology to facilitate workforce learning.

• A recent Moodle News article advises that, “as new training technology develops, those who do not follow suit may find themselves left behind as they try to recruit and retain the very best professionals in their field.”

• Moodle News advises readers that there are four features that make up a good learning management system: Usability, compatibility, social features, and good troubleshooting. 

Dive Insight:

When organizations are in the process of selecting the right learning management system, one-size does not fit all. However, there are certain factors that need to be in place in order to make the most of these systems for successful workforce development.

Usability refers to the ability of end users (students) to understand the product. The platform must be intuitive with little training required to start learning. Compatibility deals with how well the learning management system integrates with existing products. Social features are increasingly important in a LMS to enable communication between learners and instructors, and troubleshooting ensures that any problems can be quickly solved.

Moodle News gives some final recommendations: Do your research and test the features you want before you invest in an LMS, and expect a slight learning curve.