IT Trainers Newswire #34 - Learning Techologies, ready to wear PCs

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IT Trainers Newswire #34 – Learning Techologies, ready to wear PCs

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IT Trainers Newswire - Issue 34
23 January 2002

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REFERENCES: Search for online coaches.
NEWS and FEATURES: Wearable PCs? Whatever next.
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Editor's Note
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Fun news this week for the IT gadget enthusiast. Imagine walking
around with a PC attached to your head with a small screen
positioned in front of one eye. No, this is not a distant
possibility but a reality available at shop near you as of March
2002. Known as the 'Poma' it will enable users to write emails,
play games or listen to music!

Don't miss Learning Technologies 2002, Europe's largest IT
training and e-learning exhibition and conference. January 30th -
31st. Entry is free - just register at:
http://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/

Corporate Learning
Editors, IT Training News

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NEWS AND FEATURES
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For a round-up of IT training news this fortnight, visit the
TrainingZone IT site at:
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Pass/Fail scoring for Microsoft examinations
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Delegates sitting Microsoft examinations will no longer get
grades, but will be awarded a simple pass or fail
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/69527

New certification for Cisco
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This week Cisco officially announced the release of a new
certification: 'Cisco IP Telephony Support Specialists'
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/69529

Ready to wear PCs
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The latest new age product to hit the market this year will be
the portable PC you wear on your head!
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/69711

Government Fund to bring more women into IT sector
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Trade and Industry Secretary will be offering IT organisations a
share of GBP1m in order to encourage work places as more
attractive to women.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/69785

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