Learning and change – WOLCE preview
WOLCE, the World of Learning Conference and Exhibition, takes place on 2/3 October. Here Mark Frank, Mindspan Services Principal at IBM Learning Services, introduces the theme of his conference session “The evolution of learning: where are we now and where are we going?” It is a well-worn cliche of the learning business that if you […]
SkillSoft and SmartForce confirm merger
It’s been a busy year for e-learning company SmartForce, as the latest announcement confirms their merger with fellow provider SkillSoft as of 6 September.Back in January, we reported that SmartForce was to acquire e-learning technology providers Centra, only for the deal to be called off at the beginning of April as both companies reported they […]
E-learning taskforce recommends free online access to ICT training
The Government’s Post 16 E-Learning Strategy Taskforce have published their findings in a report entitled ‘Get on with IT’, with four major recommendations. The first is that everyone has free entitlement to ICT user skills so it becomes as fundamental as reading and writing. The second recommendation is for the delivery of courses on-line through […]
Time to set standards for the e-learning industry?
Private and public sector organisations from across the UK met last week to discuss the adoption of standards for e-Learning and the possible creation of an e-Learning Conformance Authority in the UK. Delegates included BT Education, Microsoft, Granada, CISCO, FD Learning, PLATO, THINQ, NETg and BECTa. The event was organised jointly by Professor Steve Molyneux, […]
E-learning ‘in an IT ghetto’ – CIPD adviser
E-learning is in an IT ghetto from which it’s unclear whether it can escape, according to Martyn Sloman, Adviser for Learning, Training and Development at the CIPD.His comments, which suggest that e-learning as a delivery method is trapped by its overwhelming use for IT training, appear in a piece in today’s Financial Times, which examines […]
E-Learning: let the ‘e’ stand for ‘equality’ – feature
Karina Ward, Marketing Manager at Netg, looks at the importance of equal access to learning technology. There are few HR and training professionals that haven’t heard about, or indeed experienced, the key selling points of e-Learning. I’ll spare you the lengthy sales pitch, but in a nutshell: e-Learning saves organisations huge amounts of money, primarily […]
Two-thirds of UK companies aren’t using online learning
According to a survey of UK IT managers conducted by Vanson Bourne for THINQ, approximately two-thirds (65%) confirmed that their companies are not currently using online learning. Smaller companies (annual turnover between £50m and £250m)are currently the most reluctant to use online learning: more than three-quarters (78%) of smaller organisations indicated that they don’t use […]
Blended Solutions – what do they mean in practice?
This feature was contributed by Robin Hoyle, chief information architect at ebc. Robin was also a very active participant in the TrainingZONE debate at Training Solutions. Anyone who has attended recent eLearning events will have come across the term “blended solution” – the industry adopted phrase for training programmes that combine e-learning with face to […]
Why do we need broadband? – opinion
Professor Steve Molyneux, Director of LearningLab and member of the Post-16 e-Learning Strategy Taskforce, makes the learning case for the necessity for advancing broadband coverage. Evidence to date convincingly demonstrates that, when used appropriately, electronically delivered education and training – “e-learning” – can improve how students learn, can improve what students learn, and can deliver […]
Now or never: winning the battle for internet consumers – review
Title: Now or Never: How companies must change to win the battle for internet consumersAuthor: Mary ModahlPublisher: HarperCollins, 2000ISBN: 1-58799-041-5Buy this book from the TrainingZONE – Blackwells bookshop.In the aftermath of the burst dot com bubble, the issue of what to do about the Web rears higher than ever for large companies who rely on […]
E-learningZone Newswire – July 2002: Computer games and training, e-learning communities, conference and book reviews
============================================================== TrainingZONE E-LearningZone Newswire July 2002 https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/zones/elearningzone==============================================================RESOURCES: Choosing collaboration tools, putting courses onlineNEWS UPDATE: Learning from games, e-learning communities, tips and guidance, conference reviews, BBC criticisedANY ANSWERS: CMC, drop-out rates, HR development intranetREVIEWS: Successful content, designing online materials, secrets of online training***************************************************************COROUS ‘CREATES’ ONLINE LEARNING SOFTWARE—————————————————————–New from COROUS, the Open University’s corporate arm: Create, a […]
E-learning – A trainer’s experience
As part of my own training to facilitate online learning I have recently completed an e-tutoring course, these are some thoughts based on my experience. Pre-course commencementAn E-trainer should start planning a course in advance; much of the material can be re-used for subsequent courses. An E-trainer is often required to act as a mentor […]
Will the corporates of tomorrow have a lot to thank Nintendo for? – feature
This feature article was provided by Karina Ward, Marketing Communications Manager at NETg. Picture the scene. It’s 2020 and Corporate X is celebrating its growth from being an also-ran just five years ago, to being the multinational gorilla it is today. The CEO begins his ‘thank you’ speech to his employees: “We’re the leaders in […]
E-learning resources: community in E-learning, and European policy
For those with an interest in e-learning, here are a couple of things that might be of interest.The European Commission has made a statement on its policy for boosting the community’s e-learning.There’s also an interesting article in the International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning on Building a sense of Community at a […]
Communities and e-learning – interview feature
Dr Gilly Salmon, leading author and expert on e-learning, talks to TrainingZONE about learning communities in computer-based training. TrainingZONE What are the main principles that contribute to a successful e-learning programme?Dr Gilly Salmon The key principles are that groups of online participants wish to work together and that they need the support of a teacher, […]
Special Exclusive offer to TrainingZONE users
TrainingZONE author Bryan Edwards has put together a fully designed one day course for a trainer or line manager to pick up and deliver to develop team working skills. The Team Leadership Skills course contains tutor course notes, full colour overheads / Powerpoint slides, a delegate manual, exercises and role plays – everything you need, […]
Designing computer-based learning materials – review
Title: Designing Computer-Based Learning MaterialsAuthor: Alan ClarkePublisher: Gower, AldershotFormat: Hardback, 196 pagesISBN: 0566083205Price: £45Buy this book from the TrainingZONE – Blackwells bookshop.For a long time, there has been a need for accessible books in real English (rather than the American variety) about the design of learning materials and experiences (or instructional design, the rather stern […]
The secrets of successful online training – review
Title: The Secrets of Successful Online LearningAuthor: Laurel AlexanderPublishers: Management BooksPrice £12.99ISBN 1-85252-376-XBuy this book from the TrainingZONE – Blackwells bookshop.This 230-page book sets out to offer realistic and practical advice about online training. It is aimed at HR personnel and learning professionals who are looking for information to help them integrate eLearning into their […]
E-learning London – exhibition review
E-learning London proved to be a busy event, justifying the move to a bigger venue this year. In spite of market uncertainties and the focussed nature of the show’s subject, it kept buzzing for both days. E-learning providers can take comfort from this: although spending is currently restricted in many areas by the downturn, the […]
Content critical – review
Title: Content Critical: Gaining Competitive Advantage Through High-Quality Web ContentAuthors: Gerry McGovern and Rob NortonPublisher: Pearson Professional Education Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2002Format: Paperback, 224 ppPrice: £219918.00ISBN: 027365604XBuy this book from the TrainingZONE – Blackwells bookshop.The greatest ideas are the most obvious. Gerry McGovern and Rob Norton have produced a book crammed full of obvious […]