In this track, we connect our valued Pathlore LMS user base with new product features, case studies, and first-hand migration experiences from fellow long-time Pathlore product experts. Through a show-and-tell mix of product demonstrations, panel discussions and presentations, these sessions will plunge deep into the details on key features designed to help you optimize your solution today and into the future. Topics featured in this track are listed below:
Pathlore LMS and the SumTotal Suite: What You Want to Know Presenter: Margaret Headley, Lead Product Specialist, SumTotal Systems
Join this informative show-and-tell session, and hear long-time Pathlore LMS expert Margaret Headley present an insider’s perspective on the differences between the Pathlore LMS and the SumTotal Suite. From terminology to basic processes, you’ll gain valuable understanding of new toolsets, UI differences, and approaches to learning management with SumTotal. Have more specific questions in mind? Get the answers you need during an informative Q&A segment.
Download >>
Performance Boost: Pathlore LMS Load Balancing for Improved Stability & Speed Presenter: Chris Bernard, Lead Tech Support Engineer, SumTotal Systems
Have you recently added new users to your Pathlore System? Interested in increasing the capacity of your LMS, or increasing the stability of your system by setting up a load-balanced environment? Join this session for an overview of Pathlore’s three-tier architecture. Learn how different hardware configurations affect performance. And bring your questions—so your peers can learn from the answers, too!
Download >>
Pathlore LMS: Forecasting Needs, Checking Progress, and Managing Compliance Presenter: Tony Cairns, LMS Administrator, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Are you efficiently growing your workforce? As you grow, are you identifying critical development progress and compliance for your learners? Join this session as the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a long-time Pathlore user, presents its effective three-prong approach to identifying “audiences” (Groups) for training and learning activities. We’ll also discuss the different analysis tools, such as the Gap Analyzer, used to map out development tracks and associated curricula. Take away valuable insight on how to use a blended audience and development plan detail at the individual-, local- and organization-wide level to forecast and grow your workforce in the right direction.
Download >>
Life After Pathlore: Expert Panel Discussion on Migrating to SumTotal
Listen and learn as experienced users offer first-hand experience on planning and executing your migration from Pathlore to SumTotal. At this informative panel session, you’ll hear from fellow Pathlore Alumni who have made the move to the SumTotal suite. They’ll tell you what life is like during the process, as well as six, 12, and even 18 months after the change in solutions. Moderated by SumTotal and featuring an open Q&A, this group of SumTotal & ResultsOnDemand users will share how learning management differs after migration, while offering best approaches to making the important leap.
No presentation available for download
Pathlore LMS Reports for Managers: Technical Tips & Techniques Presenter: Michael Keppel, Technical Support Manager, SumTotal Systems
Is getting the right data into the hands of your managers—right when they need it—on your top-ten list for 2009? In this informative session, we’ll share proven technical tips for creating and pushing out critical LMS reports to your managers using the Pathlore LMS. Our current economic climate drives us to do more with less and provide stakeholders with the information they request in an automated manner. Now more than even, you won’t want to miss the inspiring ideas and practices shared by our experts.
Download >>
Pathlore LMS Maintenance and Troubleshooting Presenter: Michael Keppel, Technical Support Manager, SumTotal Systems
When training deadlines approach—and all your users try to access your Pathlore LMS at the same time—does the system seem to crawl? Join this informative session, and you’ll learn proven technical tips for checking the performance load on your servers and database—so you can spot trouble before deadlines loom and actually improve user experiences. We’ll also review the most common problems that plague LMS managers and ways you can help prevent them in the future.
Download >>
Clear the Path to Successful Migration: The Cuyahoga Community College Story Presenter: Kathina Vauss, Learning & Development Associate, Cuyahoga Community College
Planning your migration to SumTotal? This session will provide valuable insight and experience behind what it takes to avoid key obstacles and achieve a truly successful migration from Pathlore LMS to SumTotal LMS. Unlike a standard upgrade, migrating from one solution to another is a major endeavor. With the right support and comprehensive planning, you can circumvent common challenges and focus instead on the efficiencies and goals of your business unit, department or organization. Hear the story behind CCC’s migration, and explore the way your culture, stakeholders, and decision-makers can determine your success—and your end results.
Download >>
Introduction to Web Analytics: Measuring the Use of Your LMS Presenter: Walter Wimberly, LMS DB Administrator, SunGard Public Sector
You measure your classes so you can maintain levels of safety, certification, and progress—but don’t forget to measure your LMS. Are you using it optimally to meet the needs of your organization? Join this session as we discuss Web Analytics—the process of measuring Web site usage and effectiveness—along with the setup and configuration of an Analytics package. Using the free Google Analytics package as an example, we’ll show you how users can access the system and determine the best ways to improve the use of their LMS. You’ll learn how to choose and implement a Web analytics package, how to look for useful metrics to track, and how to generate and send reports.
