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New eLearning Research Debunks "eMyths"
Brisbane, QLB (AUS), March 2008 - The national training system's eLearning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework has published three new reports with some unexpected findings. The research has revealed "eMyths" about mature-aged workers and technology; the uptake of eLearning in registered training organisations (RTOs); and why employers are "eSmitten" with flexible learning. » MORE
What Skills Will Europeans Need in the Years to Come?
Thessaloniki (GR), March 2008 - CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, presents its first forecast of skill needs up to the year 2015. The study "Future skill needs in Europe: medium-term forecast" concludes that demand for skills and qualifications is being driven upwards in most occupations, including in so-called elementary jobs, by the continuing rise of the service sector and sweeping technological and organisational changes. » MORE
Six Key Emerging Technologies Profiled
Austin, TX/ Boulder, CO (USA), February 2008 - The New Media Consortium (NMC) and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) recently released the 2008 Horizon Report at the ELI Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The annual Horizon Report describes the continuing work of the NMC's Horizon Project, a research-oriented effort that seeks to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to have considerable impact on teaching, learning, and creative expression within higher education. » MORE
O'Reilly Releases Using Moodle - Second Edition
Sebastopol, CA (USA), January 2008 - "Extending the Chalk-and-Talk Classroom with the Open Source CMS" is the subtitle of the newly published second edition of Jason Cole's and Helen Foster's Using Moodle, a book published by the O'Reilly Community Press. The book is written for teachers who use Moodle to teach or enhance their courses. It covers Moodle 1.8 and is tied to the Moodle Teacher Certification standards, making it the ideal reference for teachers interested in the popular eLearning platform. » MORE
Characteristics of Arab Learners
Cairo (EG), November 2007 - To add value to the various research dealing with eLearning for Arab learners, Prof. Dr. Sahar Abdel Bary, Mona Younis, Dina Orieby, and Amr El Menshawy from Media International, Cairo, Egypt conducted a study on learners' characteristics. Prof. Dr.Sahar Abdel Bary spoke with CHECK.point-eLearning about the outcome. » MORE
Insight into the eLearning Industry
Hampshire (UK), June 2007 - Bourne Training, a provider of bespoke eLearning to the corporate and adult education markets, has published the results of "To Buy or To Build", an industry-wide survey to help understand the practitioner's view of eLearning today. Undertaken over a three-month period, the survey reviewed three areas: How eLearning is currently being used across a range of organisations; the relative benefits of outsourcing development and in-house authoring; and views on eLearning in the future. » MORE
Paper on "Emerging Technologies for Learning"
London (UK), May 2007 - Becta, the UK government's lead partner in the strategic development and delivery of its eStrategy, is publishing the second volume of its 'Emerging Technologies for Education' paper. This document considers how emerging technologies may impact education in the medium term. » MORE
Best Practices for Learning & Talent Development
Hilversum (NL), May 2007 - Nick van Dam, Global Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte and advisor for Deloitte Consulting, has recently self-published a book called "25 Best Practices for Learning & Talent Development". In the work, Van Dam reveals the transition from a traditional classroom-based training function to a modern, strategy-enabling learning organisation. All royalties from the book will be donated to the non-profit foundation eLearning For Kids. » MORE
Participants Wanted for Global Survey
Boston, MA (US), May 2007 - The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is inviting existing and future members to participate in an online survey. The association's goal is to enhance the benefits and services that it offers. The survey will examine the ways in which USDLA can better meet its members' needs. » MORE
Free Beginner's Guide from Ufi and Kineo
Sheffield (UK) / Brighton (UK), April 2007 - Getting the best from podcasting - and where and when it can be used to maximum effect - is the focus of a free beginner's guide that can be downloaded from the Internet. It has been published in a joint venture between UK's leading online learning organisations, Ufi and Kineo. » MORE
