EDU2.0 is a learning management system for k -12. Therefore EDU2.0 cannot be used in the corporate environment, which by the way is the same story for most of the tools evaluated in this course. I have enjoyed playing with them but in the end I can’t use them. The evaluation of EDU 2.0 is the final straw, this class Emergent technology in a collaborative culture has be targeted to teachers for k through 12 not for corporate trainers. In fact I would say that most of this program is geared towards teachers and I feel pretty left out. Yes I could see the potential of some of these tools and I have blogged about them but I must protest the lack of focus on tools that can be implemented today into the corporate classroom.
Moving on, I have decided to talk about the value of LMS systems in corporate training, which has been an essential part of corporate training for the past 10 – 15 years. In an article in the New York Times titled “Within Companies, Too, Education Proves Its Value” argues that companies that invest in employee training and development out perform those that don’t. They go on to state that a company’s success depends on its human capital. What does that have to do with LMS? LMS allows companies to monitor and evaluate their human capital. For the employee LMS systems provides them with a roadmap to success as they must view themselves are learners that need to constantly update their skills in order perform their jobs and advance within the organization. LMS systems, usually offers, course listings and resources such as publications to the student, they also offer reports and assessments to the trainer all within one platform. Hey are robust and can support large organizations and ensure corporate privacy and data protection.
EDU 2.0 has similar offerings as other LMS systems for corporations and It will allow students to take school home while they are doing their homework. It looks like any other LMS system except it is clear that is gear toward children and teenagers.
Sarah,
I certainly feel your frustration for different reasons. I have gone to school to try to use some of these tools and found they are blocked. Most of them need e-mail accounts that students my age either don't have and we are not allowed to sign them up for. Maybe one day in a town called perfect we will be able to use them but not at this moment. I did like the timeline tool and posted that one too. I like some of the other tools at classtools.com
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