Themen

ICDE SCOP 2014

The Presidents' Summit on Open Education Models

Bali (ID), May 2014 - The programme and keynote speakers have been announced for this year's ICDE Standing Conference of Presidents (SCOP) meeting, which will gather the leadership of institutions with a stake in blended learning and open and distance learning. » MORE

Bids for Proposal

ICDE Quality-Standards Study

ICDEOslo (NO), May 2014 - The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) invites bids for proposals to undertake a study of existing quality guidelines, benchmarks, and standards. ICDE needs to establish an overview of the global situation with regard to existing relevant standards and guidelines for open, distance, flexible, and online education, including eLearning. The study will provide overview, analysis, and recommendations to ICDE's future work on quality guidelines, benchmarks, and standards. » MORE

eLearning Africa

Changing Lives with the Touch of a Button

UgandaKampala (UG), May 2014 - A spotlight will shine on the rising stars of Uganda's technology and education scene this year, as Kampala plays host to the eLearning Africa 2014 Conference later this month. A key focus will also be on those in the nation who don't yet have the access and education allowing them to reach their potential. » MORE

Going "Open"

How We Will Work, Live and Learn in the Future

London (UK), May 2014 - The Learning and Skills Group Conference, on June 17 at Olympia 2 in London, will open with a keynote address from David Price OBE on the transformation taking place in how we learn, followed by a further twelve presentations on important subjects in organisational learning. » MORE

DETC Grants Two Awards

Penn Foster People Honored

Scranton, PA (USA), May 2014 - Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and hybrid education designed to address the skills gap in America, is proud to announce that the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) has recognized two of Penn Foster's superstars. » MORE

Webinar

How to Create Competitive Advantage

Simon BusbyLondon (UK), May 2014 - The training and learning-technology provider Commelius Solutions has teamed up with sales-training expert Simon Busby in a new webinar exclusively for sales and learning-and-development managers. » MORE

Workplace Learning

Keynotes at Elliott Masie's Learning 2014

Saratoga Springs, NY (USA), May 2014 - Elliott Masie has announced the keynote speakers for Learning 2014. Robin Roberts, Chef Bobby Flay, and Sir Ken Robinson will join Elliott onstage at Learning 2014, taking place 26-29 October in Orlando, Florida. » MORE

Digital Wonderland

Fifth Drucker Challenge Contest launched

Vienna (A), May 2014 - The 2014 Peter Drucker Challenge Essay and Video Contest has been launched, providing the opportunity for the young generation to participate in the Drucker Forum. Due date for the essay contest is 01 July and for the video contest 15 July. » MORE

Call for Papers

ODL and the Internationalization of Learning in Brazil

Curitiba (BR), May 2014 - The Conference will held 06-09 October 2014 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. The event opens space for researchers, educators, and organizational leaders to present their scientific investigations based on research; to present reports of innovative experiences; to take part in round tables with specialists from Brazil and other countries; to present lectures; to be included in working teams in diverse acting fields; and to make professional contacts. » MORE

Preconference Workshop

LINQ and EIF 2014 to Host Open Discovery Space

Crete (GR), April 2014 - The LINQ and EIF Conference Committee will host a preconference workshop regarding the Open Discovery Space (ODS) project's astonishing efforts in school modernization throughout Europe. The ODS Project Consortium will address teachers, school authorities, and policy makers in a series of interactive sessions to facilitate discussion concerning new methods of teaching and learning. The workshop in Crete will be opened by Athanassios Kyriazis, the General Secretary of the Greek Ministry of Education, at 10:30 on 07 May 2014, one day before the official start of LINQ and EIF 2014. » MORE