Themen
Corporate eLearning
"Student knowledge is very valuable"
Munich (GER), November 2009 - Digital publishing (dp) offers language training for individual users, schools, universities, and companies worldwide. The company also provides assessment systems, self-paced online training, personalized tutoring services, phone training, and virtual or live communication classes. A recent innovation is that training providers are able to integrate learner-generated content into their courses. Armin Hopp, member of the board of directors of dp, explains the idea of language training 2.0. » MORE
The Battle of the Bloggers at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN
Sonoma, CA (US), November 2009 - Building on last year's highly interactive session at Online Educa Berlin (OEB), this year's edition of the Battle of the Bloggers will feature a selection of the blogosphere's most critical and creative writers. Ellen Wagner, well known international eLearning expert, will participate in the bloggers' shoot-out. In the following interview, she speaks about her expectations. » MORE
Education for a Smarter Planet
Ontario (CA), November 2009 - At IBM, a point of current discussion is the importance of "education for a smarter planet" and the "future of learning to enable economic growth". Mick Slivecko, Alliance and Market Development Executive, IBM Global Education & Learning Industry explains that "Now and in the future, learning, skills development, and workforce training will be seen more as an 'educational continuum' that should provide a smarter way of achieving national objectives". In the following, he explains IBM's vision of the learning future. » MORE
Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Learning Functions
Ardmore, PA (US), November 2009 - The current crisis is placing great strain on corporate learning and development, yet many use learning technologies to creatively adapt to rapidly changing business needs and, at the same time, to deliver more for less. Nick van Dam will present his point of view as visionary, consultant, and thought leader in learning and development. He is the Global Director Learning, eLearning Solutions and Technologies for Deloitte, with 170,000 employees globally, and he also serves as engagement advisor for clients at Deloitte's Global Human Capital Practice. At the same time, van Dam is Founder and Chairman of the global non-profit foundation "eLearning for Kids". » MORE
ELearning Melodies Require a Complete Set of Keys
San Jose, CA (USA), November 2009 - Adobe has announced the integration of tools for rapid eLearning, courseware authoring, simulations, and media editing in its eLearning Suite software. Rich, interactive learning experiences that engage audiences with video, audio, and powerful visuals can now be created with greater ease. » MORE
Excellence Model for European and Global Businesses
Brussels (BE), November 2009 - Announced at the annual EFQM Forum business leaders event, the Foundation's Excellence Model has recently been reviewed and revised to align the framework with current business needs and trends. High-performing organisations have management frameworks that define what they do and explain why they do it. » MORE
Henry Stewart Rated as "A Thinker Shaping the Future"
Bucharest (RO)/London (UK), November 2009 - The list of the world's fifty most influential business gurus has been published in connection with the Thinkers 50 conference in Bucharest. Henry Stewart, speaking at the conference, is included in the additional list of "ones to watch". » MORE
Public Sector Suppliers QA and Epic Form Partnership
Brighton (UK), November 2009 - QA and Epic, providers of training solutions to the public sector in their respective fields, are joining forces to offer blended learning services to government customers. Both companies have long-standing histories of working with the public sector. » MORE
Training Expertise and Top Courses for SMEs
Bracknell (UK), November 2009 - A new learning portal offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) free training expertise and discounted prices on thousands of courses from the UK's top training providers. Called MyTrainingExpert.com, the site is run by KnowledgePool. » MORE
New eLearning Provision Unlocks People Potential
Stamford (UK), November 2009 - Edvantage group, an eLearning company, has launched a managed learning services eLearning programme for the engineering software provider, AVEVA. They have implemented Learning Gateway, Edvantage group's software-as-a-service-based learning management system. » MORE
