BILD conference highlights the power of elearning
The British Institute of Learning and Development’s (BILD) conference on engagement highlighted the growing importance of elearning.Held at Centrepoint in London on 12 June, the conference looked at a number of topics centred on engagement in learning, focusing on the growing impact of the internet on training and development methods.In his opening speech, chairman Jack […]
News round-up
John Denham announces compulsory training for the unemployed; lack of time and money in modern life is blamed as the main barrier to learning; Epic is bought by a private investor and professor Lord Robert Winston launches Ufi’s report into the future of learning technologies. All these stories and more in our news round-up.Click on […]
Just the ticket for front line staff
A new, national, elearning programme for railway ticket office staff is being rolled out.Designed by Brightwave, the programme, entitled ‘Fares Made Simple’, is in the process of being implemented by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) across the UK via the internet and CD-Rom, following one of the biggest changes in ticketing in the […]
IT user skills put under the microscope
More than 300 IT training providers came together to share best practice and innovation at e-skills UK’s annual ITQ conference. ITQ is designed as a flexible qualification aimed at enabling those who use IT to develop the skills most relevant to their particular needs.The conference explored the impact ITQ can have on business productivity, and […]
Elearning debate: Does rapid development mean dumbing down?
Technology editor John Stokdyk reports from the eLearning Network debate, which asked if the traditions of training design are under threat from rapid development software tools. The theme of the eLearning Network’s recent meeting in London was: “Rapid eLearning: dumbing down or gearing up?” and featured a debate in which Phil Green of Optimum Learning […]
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In the headlines this week, read about how IT skills are the key to the future; how gaining work experience is crucial to a graduates success in the workplace; and how staff at Jamie Oliver’s restaurant are to benefit from a new training scheme. All these stories and more in our round-up of training news.Click […]
Training specialists line up for 2008 Business Software Satisfaction Awards
Technology editor John Stokdyk sets the scene for the 2008 Business Software Satisfaction Awards. Is your supplier in the running?. More than 20 training and HR software companies have asked to be considered for the 2008 Software Satisfaction Awards, and entries will be accepted up until Friday 30 May.The awards scheme is a joint project […]
Training on IT: Put yourself in the user’s shoes
With more than a decade of experience to call on, Simon Hurst argues that a good understanding of learners’ needs, honesty and rapport are the keys to successful technology training. First of all, I should admit that I am far from being a professional trainer and lecturer. Even worse I don’t have a particularly IT-related […]
Workshop with Dr Dror on brain-friendly elearning
Dr Itiel Dror, the celebrated cognitive and behavioural psychologist, has announced a one-day public workshop for learning professionals. Building elearning with the brain in mind will take place on 17th June in central London.Dr Dror, of Southampton University’s School of Psychology, is famous for his work on the role of the brain in learning, and […]
From gaming to training: Sony PSP to offer elearning tools
Sony PSP fans can now use tailored software to train following the launch of a new rapid elearning authoring tool.Atlantic Link has developed the software to allow courses to be designed specifically for the Sony PSP Slim and Lite which can be deployed locally from the Memory Stick Duo or the Internet. MD Mike Alcock […]
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Read our selection of recent news headlines by clicking on the following news stories. Alternatively you can go to also on TrainingZone.co.uk to see all our news and features.Training spend hits record high at £38bnTraining quality standard officially ‘launched’ Bosses should use internet to aid training, says surveyThree more Skills Academies announcedChaos of junior doctor […]
Your views wanted for e-skills vision
Views are being sought by e-skills UK for its vision for the UK to become a global leader in transforming business and adding value from technology.It’s seeking input from employers, educationalists and anyone else with an interest in the UK’s IT and telecoms skills base. The consultation, which is focused on five objectives – listed […]
Trainer’s tip: Removing the block to elearning
How do you get staff to embrace elearning? And how do you surmount the mental block to self directed elearning in particular? A blended approach helps, say Tim Drewitt and Rus Slater – and follow up is essential. Tim Drewitt advises:I’ve been involved with elearning for over 15 years now and at all times, I […]
Poor IT skills curb growth of UK knowledge economy, says report
UK citizens lack the skills needed to prosper in the digital society, according to the results of a new study. Almost a third of adults say they have poor or no computer skills and one in six workers today feel they lack the IT skills needed to do their job adequately.The report, commissioned by Microsoft, […]
Is the grass greener on the other side of the pond?
We’re fascinated by the American training scene. Is their training – particularly elearning – bigger, brasher, better? Neil Lasher reports that the USA is just as fascinated by what is happening here! So, is the grass greener on the other side of the pond? One of the most frequent questions that people ask of a […]
News round-up
Read our selection of news headlines by clicking on the following news stories. Alternatively you can go to also on TrainingZone.co.uk to see all our news and features.Obama is a leader, Clinton is a managerAre people our greatest assets, asks Andrew Mayo?Small training compani3es needed for quality standard pilotHappiness at work is quantifiable, says new […]
Elearning gets to grips with the Moodle effect
Rather than being an idealistic software experiment, the open source Moodle learning management system (LMS) has become a market leader. John Stokdyk looks at the impact it is having on elearning. In the wider world of technology there is a conflict taking place of near religious dimensions between the freedom fighters of the open source […]
Trivantis launches multilingual eLearning tools
Trivantis has launched multilingual versions of its Learning Management System and Lectora 2008, its flagship eLearning authoring software. Both are now available in French, German and Spanish. CourseMill is also available in Dutch and Italian, while Lectora is also available in Swedish.The different languages means eLearning courses can now be placed in the hands of […]
Road to Line Communications paved with gold
Line Communications has won a European award for a communications programme developed for 25,000 Ford employees.The Feel the Difference programme, which has been translated into five European languages, scooped a gold award for internal interactive media from The International Video and Communication Association (IVCA).The programme conveys the importance of brand as a concept and explores […]
Join the the great ‘rapid elearning’ debate
Few topics have divided the elearning community more than rapid elearning. Rapid elearning tools and processes are shaking up established views about what can be achieved at what cost and in what time.For some, the very concept of rapid elearning is a threat to its reputation for quality content designed and built using painstaking processes. […]