Themen

Sticky Knowledge

Positioning the Learner in the Driver's Seat

Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA), November 2006 - The Monitor Group recently created an innovative online corporate-growth solution based on the notion that the learner is the best subject-matter expert (SME) because the real 'subject-matter' in the corporate world is 'what I need to know now'. An entirely new design concept uses a 'non-academic, corporate-friendly' design that leverages the knowledge and intelligence of the knowledge worker by positioning the learner in the driver's seat for both knowledge and decision support", say Jonathon Levy, Senior Learning Strategist. » MORE

Research

Game-based Learning for Employees?

Cary (Illinois, USA), November 2006 - Dr. Tony O'Driscoll is responsible for Performance Analysis and Design at IBM. He has spent over fifteen years in organizational learning roles and has most recently been researching the potential applications of synthetic worlds and MMORPGs to real-world corporate applications. He kindly gives our readers insight into his work in the form of an interview. » MORE

Quick talk on hot topic

Why informal learning has to be rediscovered

Berkeley, November 2006 - Hot off the press, Jay Cross' new book "Informal Learning: Rediscovering the Natural Pathways That Inspire Innovation and Performance" is available. As CEO of Internet Time Group and founder of the Workflow Institute, Jay is a thought leader in learning technology, performance improvement, and organisational culture. For CHECKpoint eLearning he answered five hot questions. » MORE

eLearning Cabaret

Designing and Building Learning Environments

Heerlen (The Netherlands), November 2006 - As a premier, at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, Dr. Wim Westera will present The eLearning Cabaret: Do's and Don'ts in eLearning Design. CHECKpoint eLearning asked him what a visitor can expect. » MORE

Open Standards

The Forefront of Innovations in Learning Technologies

Sestri Levante (Italy) November 2006 - Fabrizio Cardinali from Giunti Interactive Labs is a well-known speaker at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN. This year his topic is "Towards Open Standards and Interoperability". CHECKpoint eLearning spoke with him about neoteric topics and trends in eLearning markets in 2007. » MORE

Best Practice

In Case of Adverse Events: eHEALTH POCKETS

Asolo (Italy), November 2006 - "The aim of a healthcare institution is promoting a health culture among the referring population by teaching behaviours that can contribute to reducing illness risks or can promote witness intervention in case of an adverse event." This quote stems from Dr. Luca De Marchi, who will make a presentation at ONLINE EDUCA on eHealth Pockets as a Best Practice Showcase. » MORE

Introducing Telearn

Kaleidoscope's approach towards an Open Archive

Berlin, November 2006 - In the field of technology-enhanced learning, Open Archives haven't yet played an important role. Some efforts have been made to build up resources of scientific work about learning with technology, but there has been no unified movement towards a comprehensive open archive as can be found in other research fields. Kaleidoscope, the European network for research in technology-enhanced learning, has been undertaking great efforts to change this situation. » MORE

Easy-to-use Tool

Articulate Releases "Engage"

New York (NY, USA) October 2006 - Articulate today announced the launch of Articulate Engage, an easy-to-use tool that allows anyone to create compelling learning interaction with stunning visual quality, all without the need for expensive design or programming. » MORE

Rapid eLearning

Atlantic Link Wins Contracts

Nottingham (UK), 2006 - The list of companies convinced by 'Rapid eLearning' tools from Atlantic Link continues to grow. The wide application of the tools is demonstrated by the diversity of the two most recent contracts to be awarded to Atlantic Link. » MORE

Fulfillment

ELearning with a Guarantee

Graz (Austria), October 2006 - Hansgrohe AG, one of the world's largest producers of sanitary equipment, has choosen Dynamic Media for its introduction of an in-house eLearning system. Support, individual creation of content, authoring tools, and Learning Management all are part of the "Start & Learn" package. » MORE