Watershed, a leader in learning analyticsplatforms, is excited to announce that the beta version of Essentials LRS—whichprovides out-of-the-box functionality, allowing users to quickly and easily getstarted collecting and exploring learning data outside a learning managementsystem (LMS)—will be available at no cost to all attendees at DevLearn 2017Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.
“We’re providing Essentials LRS so users cantrack their data, play with xAPI, and experience a learning record storewithout having to make an up-front investment or commitment,” says MikeRustici, co-founder and CEO of Watershed. “To make this possible, there are norestrictions on the amount of statements, learners, or record providers userswant to track.”
What is Essentials LRS?
Essentials LRS is a fully xAPI-conformantlearning record store. It’s not a learning analytics platform, but it doesprovide a group of preconfigured reports that answer common questions aboutlearners and their activities. The Essentials platform not only allows multipleoptions for getting data in and basic reporting on learning activity, but alsoserves as a foundation for organizations to build toward more robust learninganalytics.
Users can connect data sources andautomatically populate reports with data. Users also can filter reports by datasource or time, search for individual people or activities, and click on anyhighlighted blue number to drill down into the data.
Event attendees can register for their freeEssentials LRS accounts at WatershedEssentials.comor visit Watershed at Booth 624 to learn more.
Maximize Essentials LRS and L&D programs withfree book
Knowing how to effectively use learninganalytics is a priority for many learning and development (L&D)professionals—but for many practitioners, simply getting started is often thehardest part. To help DevLearn attendees make the most of their free EssentialsLRS accounts and to gain a better understanding of learning analytics,Watershed will be giving away copies of its book, 5 Steps to Start Using Learning Analytics.
“Getting started with learning analytics iseasier than you might think,” Rustici said. “There’s actually quite a lot youcan do with simple metrics and the data you have right now. That’s why we’vecreated this guide to help others get started with their own learning analyticsprogram.”
This book helps readers:
- Explore the steps to get startedwith learning analytics
- Understand different technologiesthat can support their learning analytics programs
- Find the right approach for theirlearning analytics programs
And it’s ideal for L&D professionals whoare new to learning analytics, as well as those who:
- Need a refresher on learninganalytics
- Need help deciding whichapproaches and methods suit their learning analytics needs
- Are interested in understandinghow technology, xAPI, and measurement fit into learning analytics
To receive a complimentary copy of 5 Steps to Start Using Learning Analytics,DevLearn attendees can visit Watershed at Booth 624.
About Watershed
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Watershed helpscorporate training and learning departments better align their initiatives withbusiness goals. The SaaS company’s comprehensive learning analytics technologymeasures training effectiveness, performance improvement, and business impactto help maximize investments in learning. Made possible by Experience API(xAPI), Watershed enables users to explore all their learning and performancedata in one place and measure how L&D is impacting their organizations.Watershed has experience working with clients such as Visa, Yum! Brands, andBridgestone Americas, just to name a few. To learn more, visit WatershedLRS.com.
