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Corporate eLearning
Potential for Growth in the Romanian eLearning Sector
Bucharest (RO), November 2008 - (by Elena Lita) Though some observers consider the Romanian eLearning market to be at an early stage of development, it is actually enjoying rapid growth. For 2008, sales estimates reach around five million euros, with off-the-shelf courses, custom-made courses, and connected services dominating the market. In the following interview, Mariuca Talpes, General Manager INTUITEXT, gives a brief overview of the Romanian eLearning industry, reflecting on areas she believes require change in order to stimulate growth in this sector. » MORE
'Little's Britain': Plus ça change
London (UK), November 2008 - (by Bob Little) While in Sestri Levante, Italy, a few weeks ago - for three conferences, including the AGM of the European Learning Industry Group (ELIG) - I was surprised to see, in an Italian newspaper, a review of Matt Lucas and David Walliams' television sketch show, 'Little Britain'. I had no idea that this show had an appeal outside the confines of 'Anglo Saxonism'. However, since it obviously does, it suggests an ideal title for these series of 'word sketches' which offer a similarly individual perspective on Britain - but, in this case, focusing on its elearning community. » MORE
Applying Educational Concepts is the Key
New York, NY (USA), November 2008 - Dr. David Guralnick from Kaleidoscope Learning knows that people are using their mobile phones or PDAs to do a lot more than stay in touch with their friends. CHECK.point eLearning asked him about the development of the learning solution "Mobile Stocking Training System", a learning-by-doing simulation for the retail trade. » MORE
Meeting Gen Y Training Demands
Dubai (UAE), November 2008 - "Unlike all previous generations, generation Y is probably the largest and only truly global generation", says Fadi Abdul Khalek, CEO of UKS in the United Arab Emirates. CHECK.point eLearning asked him in which ways Gen Y's demands differ from those of previous generations and in what way new technologies can help. » MORE
IBM: Informal Learning in School, University & Business
Munich (GER), November 2008 - Rank-and-file teachers are normally lone fighters. Therefore, an exchange of ideas and information with colleagues beyond school and university walls would be advantageous. It is the basis of informal learning and, as recent studies show, guarantees more interesting education. But there is often a lack of technical resources and proper organisational structures. To resolve this deficit and to strengthen collaboration, IBM offers a combined bundle of software and services. » MORE
ELearning from NASA
Washington, DC (USA), November 2008 - The American Space Agency is making a free, web-based educational product available across the country to learners of all ages. NASA eClips consists of more than 55 short, 5-10 minute video segments that are available on-demand via the Internet. NASA eClips features many of the Agency's missions and engages learners in the excitement of science and engineering. » MORE
Nokia Getting on Top of Handset Media Portability
London (UK), November 2008 - Tony Cripps, principal analyst at Ovum, writes about problems of multimedia portability. He classifies the latest edition of Nokia's S60 as a good example with only minor shortcomings. Nokia has greatly extended the range of its multimedia codec support in the fifth edition of its S60 platform for the Symbian OS in an effort to overcome the problems of multimedia portability arising from codec proliferation. » MORE
Epic Thinking Posts Ten Tips on Being a Good eLearner
Brighton (UK), November 2008 - Epic Thinking, a British provider of eLearning, blended learning, and knowledge solutions, offers some considerations for making eLearning more effective. The company has developed a list of ten tips for fun eLearning experiences that leave a lasting, positive effect. » MORE
Global Knowledge as a Google Certified Training Partner
Wokingham (UK), November 2008 - Global Knowledge, a provider of IT and Business training, has announced that it is joining the Google Enterprise Partner programme and will specialize in delivering instructor-led Google Search Appliance Training in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). » MORE
Premier IT Group Acquires Major Training Ltd
London (UK), November 2008 - Premier IT Group, a workforce-performance-improvement specialist has announced the acquisition of Major Training, a London-based company providing IT training for the creative sector. After a number of years of cooperation, the two companies are now joining forces permanently. » MORE
