Themen

Virtual Classroom

English Language Training with Barack Obama

Munich (GER), September 2009 - Learning should be fun, motivating, and interactive. That's why the language-learning specialists from digital publishing send a tutor and other learners to their client's homes - via the Internet. » MORE

Fresh Face

Kerry Pascall Is New Head of Digital Learning

Barnstaple (UK), September 2009 - Following strong growth in its digital learning business, Bray Leino BroadSkill has appointed Kerry Pascall in the new role of head of digital learning. In her new role, Kerry will work with Bray Leino's account directors to deliver cost-effective learning solutions for clients. » MORE

Tests via the Web

"Technologies for Selling Your Tests"

London (UK), September 2009 - Professional associations, textbook companies, awarding bodies, and other test publishers can streamline individual and bulk sales of online quizzes and tests using a new solution from Questionmark, a provider of assessment technologies and services. » MORE

CAP

Learn.com: Taking a Strong Line

Sunrise, FL (USA), September 2009 - Learn.com has announced that the company has re-launched its Conversion Allowance Program (CAP) to assist concerned SumTotal customers. SumTotal Systems was recently delisted from the NASDAQ stock market after its acquisition by a private equity organization. » MORE

Best Results

"Momentum is in Cornerstone's Favor"

Santa Monica, CA (USA), September 2009 - Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a provider of on-demand learning and talent management software and services, has proclaimed that despite the current economic climate, the company has performed at record levels for the third straight quarter. New client bookings for the first half of 2009 were up by more than 100 percent from the previous year, led by the addition of more than 742,000 new users. » MORE

Complete Solution

Atlantic Link and Blackboard Partner on Content Delivery

Nottingham (UK), September 2009 - Atlantic Link has announced new cooperation with Blackboard Inc. Through this unique partnership, Atlantic Link becomes a Blackboard Premier Partner™ to bring enhanced content delivery to Blackboard Learn™ clients worldwide. Under the terms of the three-year agreement, Atlantic Link and Blackboard will work together to improve content delivery in a way that meets industry standards and enables institutions to leverage a content delivery solution that ensures the easy and effective use of content. » MORE

User Friendly

The Full Breadth of Blended Learning Solutions

London (UK), September 2009 - REDTRAY, a European training outsourcing provider, has purchased the business of PPi Learning Services Ltd. The deal adds authorised Microsoft training provision to REDTRAY's expanding portfolio whilst extending the range of services PPi delivers to clients. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. » MORE

Customers Need

A Concept of Commercial Open Source

Oslo (NR), September 2009 - Open source learning management systems (LMS) are not necessarily cheaper than commercial ones. For CHECK.point eLearning, Kirsten Seegmüller spoke with Roger Larsen, founder of Fronter, which is a combination of both. Fronter's clients have access to the source code, but they are willing to pay for full service, including server space, high availability, and immediate support. » MORE

New Organisation

Certified Standards for UK Learning Practitioners

Newcastle Emlyn (UK), August 2009 - TrainerBase has evolved into a new organisation, The Learning Practitioners' Association, which strives to become the voice of learning practitioners in the UK and a marketplace where learning practitioners attract new business. » MORE

Human Resources

Performance and Talent Management

Manchester/London (UK), August 2009 - Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has announced that Manchester Airport Group (MAG), the UK's second-largest airport operator, is using Cornerstone's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based talent management solution to support its people strategy. » MORE