Chapter I

What is an LXP?

LXP is the abbreviation for the term Learning Experience Platform. The purpose of this type of platform is to Develop and adapt the learner's user experience, through the personalization of their training path. The personalization of educational content is made possible thanks, among other things, to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithms that analyze user behavioral data.

LMS platforms are at the origin of the creation of LXPs. For about 30 years, LMS have allowed administrators to manage and distribute educational content and the training system.

The Learning Experience Platform concept is innovative because it places the learner at the heart of the learning process, improving and personalizing their user experience.

Definition

The LXP, literally “learning experience platform”, is a platform that offers learners access to personalized training content and modalities and Adapted to Their Needs, Desires and Profiles. The Objective of an LXP? Help employees develop their skills while keeping them motivated and engaged.

True Netflix Of the training, this type of platform is based on the adaptive learning method, called Adaptive learning. With the rise of new technologies, the implementation of an LXP is sometimes accompanied by virtual reality content.

L is for Learning

The development of employee skills is an essential lever for the performance and competitiveness of a company. In addition, the training of talents allows them to develop their employability and to reach new goals. In a context where learning, that is to say training, is increasingly digitized, e-learning platforms must develop new functionalities in order to meet several challenges, such as maintaining the engagement of learners throughout the educational journey.

X is for Experience

The user experience is central to the development of LXPs. It is at the heart of the educational system. Offering a learning experience adapted and personalized to the needs, preferences and profiles of learners ensures an effective and faster upskilling.

In addition, LXP platforms also improve the admin experience by facilitating the management of educational resources and content.

P for Platform

A digital platform is a tool deployed in order to respond to a problem or a learning objective. The health crisis has contributed to the democratization of e-learning and has accentuated the importance of developing the commitment of learners in the success of training. The LXP is therefore intended to be a response to the problem of engagement by improving the user experience.

Who uses an LXP?

The LXP is intended for content administrators as well as users.

Indeed, the professionals responsible for administering the content use the LXP. The platform increases the management of educational content by giving them more flexibility and freedom.

Learners, for their part, have at their disposal A Personalized Learning Path Adapted to Their Needs. They can also interact and collaborate with each other (forums or discussion spaces), share or comment on their educational resources. Evolving within a real community of learners, everyone's preferences and characteristics are taken into account in order to improve their user experience.

Why use an LXP?

Les 4 Main Reasons For Why use an LXP in your business :

For an optimal user experience

The improvement of the user experience is possible thanks to the implementation of a modern and intuitive interface. In addition, Navigation is smooth and simplified Within the training course, thanks to the personalization of content and learning methods according to the preferences of the learner.

In fact, LXP makes interaction and collaboration between users a priority. The community of learners evolves in an environment organized in the manner of a social network, contributing to mutual aid, collaboration and commitment. In addition, they have the opportunity to comment and share the educational resources available to them. Finally, employees access training content where and when they want, on the medium of their choice (smartphone, tablet, computer).

To personalize the training path

The personalization of the training course and the display of the interface is made possible thanks to the data collected, processed and analyzed by AI (Artificial Intelligence). In fact, The modalities (for example, blended learning and e-learning) and the educational content is adapted according to the needs and preferences of the user.

Personalization is made possible thanks to the integration of behavioral data (for example the success rate, or time of use), social (opinions, comments, shares...) and linked to the profile of learners (age, function, prerequisites...) in the organization of the educational path.

For the diversity of content offered to the community of learners

Indeed, they can choose between several formats and informal sources: articles, videos, infographics, podcasts, external websites, gamification... The plurality of content formats helps to keep students engaged and motivated. Thus, the diversity of formats allows them to progress more effectively.

For access to training on a variety of media (tablets, smartphones, computers, etc.)

Thanks to mobile learning, users can choose when, where and how to access the content of the learning path. This flexibility and freedom allow them to become actors in their training and to adapt learning to their constraints and professional environment. The responsive format optimizes their learning experience and makes it more pleasant and adapted.

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Chapter II

LXP, LMS: What are the differences?

An LXP (Learning Experience Platform) is a training platform, just like an LMS (Learning Management System). The LMS is a software for managing training devices, at the service of administrators. Training content is hosted, organized, and delivered via the LMS.

The LXP is based on a more innovative technology than the LMS, which places the learner at the heart of the educational system.

In fact, the Netflix Training makes it possible to engage employees and keep them motivated. Thanks to its collaborative features, learners can exchange and comment on content. Finally, the educational path is tailor-made by adapting to the profile and preferences of each user.

Discover the 4 key differences between LXP and LMS.

Learner-centered platform vs content management platform

LMS are content management software. Indeed, these tools make it possible to create and organize the content of the training, to administer the activities of the educational path and to disseminate them. The administrator can create training modules as well as evaluations.

On the other hand, LXP platforms are intended to improve the user experience of learners. Indeed, the LXP places the learner at the heart of the training course. Its numerous functionalities allow it to promote user engagement. For example, the content is fully personalized and adapted to the preferences of learners thanks to algorithms and artificial intelligence that analyzes the data collected on their behaviors. In addition, employees have the opportunity to exchange, collaborate and interact with each other. The community of learners motivates them and enhances their learning. The LXPs are more intuitive and easy to use thanks to the ergonomics and design of the interface as well as the fluidity of navigation (search bar, personalized and adapted content).

User experience vs admin experience

The innovation of LXP platforms is to place the user experience at the heart of the training curriculum. The functionalities of these platforms make it possible to engage learners by improving the user experience. Some LXPs are equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) that generates recommendations to users based on data concerning their preferences and behaviors on the platform (time of presence, preferred content and themes, etc.). The operation of an LXP platform is similar to an e-commerce site or to any popular digital platform based on user preferences. In the same way that Netflix or Amazon uses AI to suggest personalized content to users, AI makes it possible to build tailor-made educational paths according to the preferences and opinions of learners. The ergonomics and design of the LXP platforms is much more intuitive, fluid and easy to use.

LMSs are platforms designed for content administrators, training managers, and trainers. These solutions are meant to facilitate the admin experience. In particular, LMS allows administrators to manage learners' registrations for training sessions, to reserve rooms for meetings or to have an overview of the progress of the training course.

An LXP can exist independently of an LMS platform, or complement it in order to improve the user experience.

Educational content

The LMS is a management tool at the service of administrators. This tool makes it possible to distribute educational content, to manage the training course, in particular educational activities, from registration to assessment. Finally, the training methods are multiple: blended learning, face-to-face or distance learning. The contents are organized in structured and formal courses.

The LXP most often offers informal micro-content, while the LMS is more focused on e-learning modules. Video is the most common content format in LMS e-learning modules, and requires a longer duration.

Indeed, on an LXP platform, training modules generally only last a few minutes. The learner can access various media and content formats such as videos, podcasts or articles. Interaction between users is privileged thanks to the multiple functionalities of Social learning What does the LXP offer. Finally, The content offered is personalized and adapted according to the profile and preferences of the learner, such as popular digital platforms such asAmazon or Netflix.

The importance of the community of learners

Another key difference between LXP and LMS is the place for collaboration and communication between learners.

In fact, LXP allows students to be part of a real community of learners. They have the opportunity to exchange, share and comment on the content. In this way, they develop their motivation and their commitment within a community of learners.

LMss do not put learners at the heart of the system. LMS platforms are more focused on the management of training content as well as the experience of administrators.

LXP, LMS: How do they complement each other?

The LXP and the LMS are two complementary tools, because combining teaching methods (blended learning or blended-learning) guarantees the success of your training. In the same way, it is a good idea to combine the learning methods, the macro-learning of the LMS with the microlearning of an LXP, to achieve the best possible results. It is therefore useful for the company to keep its LMS and to equip itself with an LXP. Because the user experience promotes employee engagement and therefore the development of learners' skills.

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Chapter III

The Key Features of an LXP

The preferred choice in the e-learning industry has long been the LMS (Learning Management System). Today, the trend is towards LXP, or Learning Experience Platform. Both platforms have been around for around 30 years. Originally, they consisted of digitally deploying training courses and content aimed at learners.

The beginnings of e-learning showed that putting someone in front of a screen for hours was not very effective. E-learning platforms have had to adapt and develop new functionalities, in particular to keep learners engaged and motivated. Because the link between employee commitment and the success of training is undeniable. You guessed it, that's why LXP comes into play.

Indeed, the advantages of an LXP are multiple, both for the learner and for the company and administrators. In addition to skills development, LXP makes the user experience essential and improves talent engagement and performance.

LXP places the user experience at the heart of the learning journey. The main objective? Increase user engagement thanks to the platform's many features.

Discover the key features of an LXP now.

Improving and optimizing the user experience

The LXP, literally Learning Experience Platform, aims to offer a personalized learning experience through the improvement of the user experience. Thanks to its ease of handling, which is illustrated in particular by an ergonomic interface and intuitive navigation, the user experience is optimized. The LXP is the Netflix Of training.

For example, The navigation within the educational path is personalized according to the preferences of the learner and his needs. He can also search by keywords, as he would naturally do on any other digital platform in his daily life. Finally, the LXP makes it possible to take into account the opinions of employees (opinions, comments, ratings...), which improves their user experience.

By improving the user experience, the company promotes user engagement in the learning journey.

Platform Customization and Adaptive Learning

A tailor-made training course involves placing learners at the heart of the educational system.

Thanks to algorithms and artificial intelligence, LXP integrates and analyzes learner data related to:

• To their profiles (predisposition, skills, position and career development)
• To Their Behaviors During the Training (interactions with the community of learners, preferences concerning content and formats...). Depending on the learners' profile, LXP offers various training techniques (microlearning, blended learning, etc.).
• To their statistics (participation rate, success, duration spent on the platform...)

The educational content is adapted and personalized to the needs and preferences of the collaborator, which contributes to the improvement of student engagement rates.

Develop the skills of employees through social learning

When we use an e-learning platform such as LXP, it is to allow learners to train effectively, and to Increase your skills quickly. Communicate about your training is therefore essential! In particular, the functions of an LXP promote social learning, which social interactions and encourages learners to collaborate and communicate together. This feature makes it easier for students to acquire skills, and helps to engage and retain them. The platform works like a social network where each user can share content to boost their motivation.

For example, users have the possibility to leave comments under content, or to exchange via discussion areas or instant messaging (forum, chatbots, etc.). They are therefore part of a real community of learners.

Diversity of content, modalities and formats available to learners

Employees can benefit from content in the form of articles, as well as graphics, videos, podcasts, quizzes (gamification) or even content accessible in virtual reality. Administrators can also insert resources external to the company, such as other websites.

In addition, the training course is accessible via mobile learning on a multitude of media (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.).

The learner therefore has at his disposal a wide choice of content, formats and also learning methods. Depending on what he prefers, he can use various learning methods such as blended-learning, micro-learning, interactive-learning...

The diversity of content, formats and teaching methods contributes to maintaining the attention of users and engaging them.

Enriching the admin experience

Indeed, with LXP, administrators have more freedom and autonomy in the management of content and the administration of training educational resources. Thanks to artificial intelligence, they can create and publish educational content quickly, even using their own resources. So LXP improves the admin experience.

Integration with an LRS (Learning Record System)

The LXP can be integrated with your entire training ecosystem, like a LRS, to record user data (usage, performance, completion, evaluation data). How to choose your LRS ? And what are the pros for your business?

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Chapter IV

LXP history and trends

The origins of LXP

Training is a driver of competitiveness and attractiveness for companies. The development of talent skills contributes to the improvement of the performance and growth of an organization.

But even more so since the health crisis, the world of e-learning is facing a major challenge: to manage to engage and motivate learners throughout their educational journey.

Key e-learning dates

• 1856 : 1st correspondence course in Germany
  
  
• 1873 : Anna Ticknor founds the first correspondence school in the United States (Société d'Encouragement pour l'Études à Home-based)
  
  
• 1877 : first correspondence courses in France (Pigier schools)
  
  
• 1924 : invention of the very first LMS called the “teaching machine”. Developed by Sidney Pressey, it looked like a typewriter cart.
  
  
• 1939 : creation of the Correspondence Education Service. In 1986, it officially became the CNED (National Center for Distance Education).
  
  
• 1990 : first LMS invented for the MacIntosh platform
  
  
• 1999 : first distance courses offered with tools like BlackBoard or SmartThinking
  
  
• 2008 : LMS platforms can be hosted on the cloud
  
  
• 2012: “MOOC Year”

From LMS to LXP

The appearance of LMS (Learning Management System) dates back to the 2000s. These learning platforms make it possible to host, manage and distribute the educational content of the training course. This tool is primarily intended for learning path administrators and trainers. Learners access training content through e-learning modules, generally in the form of relatively long videos.

However, LXP is often considered to be the future of the LMS because it answers a major problem in training, namely: how to keep users motivated and engaged?

Indeed, LXP (Learning Experience Platform) platforms innovate because they place the learner at the heart of the learning system. Collaborators manage educational content in their own way, since they can create, comment on and share resources within a true community of learners. The LXP is based on the method ofAdaptive learning. It combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data processing in order to personalize and adapt the educational path to each learner (content, modalities, formats, gamification...).

In fact, the user experience is central, with the objective of increasing the engagement rate of learners and therefore the success of their skills development and learning objectives.

The trends

Since two years of unprecedented health crisis, teleworking and distance learning have spread exponentially within companies.. The use of new technologies and the flexibility available to employees are now part of their expectations in terms of digital training.

Indeed, to engage learners, training courses must integrate the key functionalities of digital platforms such as facebook, netflix or amazon. Thus, the autonomy of learners, their learning objectives, their preferences and predisposition must be taken into account within the training course.

That's why LXP is focused on the user experience. The trends in online training are multiple, here are a few that the LXP integrates into its functionalities.

Social learning

Social learning is based on the social learning method, in which a student best learns a behavior when they can observe and imitate it in someone else.

The Social learning promotes collaboration and interactivity between learners within the educational path. This method, applied in the context of digital training, allows the user to train, while being part of a community made up of learners, tutors and administrators. Because by interacting with other users, the employee increases their skills more easily and achieves their learning goals more quickly.

Thanks in particular to discussion spaces, sharing and possible comments on educational resources, LXP respects the principles of social learning.

But in addition to allowing learners to exchange and collaborate, LXPs integrate administrators into the process. Indeed, they can respond to comments from employees and contribute their expertise.

Adaptive learning

Adaptive learning is a pedagogical approach that takes into consideration the profile of each learner. It integrates the principles of cognitive science, big data and new technologies at the same time.

Within the LXP, this method is based on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to offer personalized and adapted content according to the profile (position, skills, predisposition, objectives, needs, preferences...) of each user.

LXP places the learner at the heart of the training system and thanks to artificial intelligence, this type of platform targets and adapts educational content. AI makes it possible to suggest and recommend content that precisely matches learners' expectations. Like netflix or amazon, artificial intelligence makes it possible to collect and then analyze user usage and behavioral data during training.

Mobile learning

Mobile learning has taken pride of place and is now essential for most businesses. Indeed, mobile devices have become the interfaces of training courses. Learners can connect to the platform anywhere, anytime, and even while offline. Access to training on multiple media (smartphones, computers, tablets) provides employees with flexibility and autonomy which allows them to best integrate the educational path into their professional environment, and the constraints that go with it.

Gamification

Now well known to training professionals, The Gamification allows employees to learn and develop skills by playing. In a fun and effective way, gamification integrates quizzes, competitions, awards, badges, etc., into educational courses, etc.

It is one of the levers that helps to keep, motivate and engage learners.. And that's good news, LXPs are characterized, among other things, by their offer of gamification content.

The use of new technologies

New technologies have integrated the training landscape for several years. Employees use these new technologies on a daily basis. They contribute to developing their commitment and motivation by making training content more attractive, as well as fluid and intuitive courses. Interaction and gamification engage users and therefore enable them to achieve their educational goals. For example, we can cite the use of virtual reality content thanks to LXPs.

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Chapter V

The place of the LXP in business

The evolution of new tools and platforms has been constant over the past two decades. The 2000s marked the appearance of LMS in businesses. For more than twenty years, its platforms have been appearing in the digital learning landscape.

In just a few years, LXP has become the reference in the transformation of learning. While many businesses focus heavily on the experience, well-being, and personal development of employees, efforts are now being devoted to making learning easy, accessible, and relevant for learners. The LXP is at the heart of this change.

A rise in LXP platforms

Many companies have chosen to invest in an LXP to promote employee engagement by implementing it over the existing LMS. It is obvious that in the near future these companies will seek to have only one platform. But why? For simplicity.

The novelty of platforms on the digital learning market lies in the fact of taking an interest in the learner's point of view: this is the case of an LXP.

Corporate training has never been more popular. 240 million euros are spent worldwide every year, or 1,175 euros per employee. The innovation of collaborative platforms is only a logical consequence of the growth of corporate learning. The LXP is the perfect example.

A complement to the LMS

LMS and LXP have different functionalities and can complement each other to combine their benefits. Indeed, the LXP is a lever for using your LMS. The platform provides necessary, informal and contextual resources that promote the creation of a learning culture.

The disadvantage of the LMS lies in the fact that it is not very engaging for your employees. The back office is very often more developed than the front office. The LXP makes it possible to make the learner interface more fun and stylish.

Towards an optimization of the learning experience

If we had to summarize the usefulness of an LXP in one sentence, we would surely say that it is a platform entirely focused on optimizing the learning experience. Unlike the LMS, LXP, in particular, thanks to artificial intelligence, makes it possible to offer training modules to the learner according to his needs and preferences. Learning is individualized.

The LXP focuses on a learner-oriented design and smooth navigation. No detail is spared: ergonomics, functionalities, etc... The more the employee has a better learning experience, the more motivated he will be to finish the training modules and to talk to his employees about them. It's a win-win strategy.

For a boost of your business

You're probably wondering how learning experience platforms can boost your business. Quite simply, because they make it possible to gain in efficiency.

Indeed, LXPs are a great way to manage performance and assess the skills of your various learners. Artificial intelligence is a driver of this performance, in particular thanks to the adaptation of training modules according to the preferences of each learner.

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Chapter VI

How to choose your LXP?

It is often difficult to choose between the various training platforms available on the market. We could absolutely tell you to choose the Beedeez solution but this analysis would be somewhat biased.

We have therefore chosen to summarize for you which platform was used and why. So how do you choose LMS or LXP? And How to choose the best LXP for your organization ?

LMS or LXP: how do you choose?

Why choose an LMS?

LMS allow you to host your training content on a single platform, accessible to all employees.

It is a basic element of distance learning. In addition, it allows the monitoring of learners' progress as they go along.

→ You need an LMS platform if you already have digital content created by you or not and you need to distribute it.

Why choose an LXP?

LXPs are very useful for more complex topics. Indeed, they offer learning with social interactions. According to the 70/20/10 rule, 20% of learning takes place through interaction with employees.

LXPs are often used in addition to LMSs. They make it possible to provide more interactive and collaborative learning experiences.

→ You need an LXP if you need to create and deploy modules and provide your participants with comprehensive learning experiences.

How do you make your choice?

As you can see, both platforms have their own advantages. It is up to you to choose which will bring you more benefits.

If you need to facilitate learning in an effective way: turn to an LXP instead.

But do you know how to choose your LMS or LXP platform after this first choice? We explain to you the steps to follow in order not to make a mistake.

How do you choose the best LXP for your organization?

Choosing the best LXP for your organization means choosing the best LXP for your learners and especially their needs. Before you get started and choose your solution, take the time to define your training goals and needs. Don't rush anything, now is absolutely not the time for that.

Define your training needs

The first and essential step before choosing your LXP is to define your needs. Take the temperature with your employees to understand their training needs and the skills they want to develop or acquire. Afterwards, it will be easier to define your training objectives and thus to choose the LXP that best suits your organization.

Define your educational goals

Educational objectives are defined as the set of knowledge, skills and skills that learners must have acquired at the end of a training course.

There are various types ofeducational goals :

• Operational objectives: What will the learner be able to do after the training
• The strategic goals: The purpose of the company training project
• The training objectives: the general objectives of the training
• Specific objectives: They repeat the educational objectives, but focus on a specific training unit in order to develop a very targeted capacity or skill.

Several methods such as the Bloom Taxonomy or the SMART method allow you to define your various educational objectives. This step can be a bit long, but it will save you time later with modules that perfectly meet the expectations of your organization.

Choosing the functionalities of an LXP

To choose your LXP, you must take into account all the functionalities that this platform is full of and compare the solutions between them. Here is an excerpt of the various functionalities of an LXP:

• Create blended learning paths. Blended learning is the mix of face-to-face and distance learning.
• Condition the courses
• Gamify the content and the learner's journey: awarding points, quizzes, avatars, rewards...
• Implement microlearning and mobile learning (Mobile learning)
• Importing Synchronous Moments
• Import courses in a Scorm format or as an HTML5 link
• Creator of Training Recommendations Adapted to the Learner

The final choice is yours.

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