what is the tutor role?
I’m currently looking into the role of the tutor in the online environment, predominantly in the FE sector but any experience would be valued. Is the tutor becoming more of a facilitator? In e-learning, is it inevitable that the tutor takes more of a supportive (rather then pro-active, even didactic) role?Can students learn “effectively” in […]
Facilitation Skills Training
What is available on the net aroung facilitation training? Phil Kitching What is available on the net aroung facilitation training? Phil Kitching
ROI on external training
I work for an IT company that provides systems to companies in the Energy Industry and we provide training as required to out clients on these systems. Unfortunately the company does not currently see training as a revenue generating stream and it is therefore not ‘Sold’ to our clients and is an after thought. This […]
eLISA launched
eLISA – e-Learning Innovation-Center Saxony-Anhalt, the ambitious project started by software development company ‘online GmbH’, has expanded into new areas. In cooperation with the parent company CELOOK, the German Telekom AG and the IBM Deutschland GmbH new and innovative perspectives has been developed – namely Application Service Providing (ASP). ASP will focus the learning process […]
SkillSoft Agrees to Acquire Books24x7
SkillSoft Corporation, today announced that it hassigned a definitive agreement to acquire Books24x7, Inc., based in Norwood, MA, for a fixed number of shares and fixed amount of cash valued at approximately $32.4 million (based on the closing price of SkillSoft common stock on December 6, 2001, at $20.98 per share).Approximately 80% of the purchase […]
Training at your fingertips
I am a researcher working on a programme about e learning. Specificaly I am looking for contributors to help with my research. Are you a successful online learner? Do you tutor people online? Have you completely changed careers through an online course? Or are you an employer that has benefited from online learning?Contac me ASAP. […]
Experiential learning online
Where can I have a genuine behavioural learning experience working with other people online? Can we review and exchange feedback online? Can I learn anything meaningful about myself using this medium? Mike Taylor Where can I have a genuine behavioural learning experience working with other people online? Can we review and exchange feedback online? Can […]
It pays to train!
I am trying to find some statistics that demostrate an increased earning capacity of those who have trained…any stats that show training benefits would be useful however…just wondered if anyone had any idea where I could look!Thanks,Rachel. rachel w-d I am trying to find some statistics that demostrate an increased earning capacity of those who […]
THINQ demonstrates SCORM(tm) compatibility
The THINQ TrainingServer® Learning Management System (LMS) successfully launched and tracked SCORM(tm)-conformant content developed for the U.S. Navy, and coursewarefrom several other content vendors at December’s Plugfest 5 conference, held in Orlando, Fla. at the Orange County Convention Center. The demonstration supports the Chief of Naval Education and Training’s (CNET)recent selection of THINQ to power […]
IT Trainer Training: Tips, hints and wrinkles
I am likely to be running some trainer training for IT trainers soon and am looking for some help.I am looking for some suggestions along the lines of “never touch a learner’s keyboard” that could form the basis of a handout and training session to “convert” trainers to IT trainers.Any suggestions gratefully received. Simon Mirkellian […]
Technical Training for Outlook 2000
I am looking for a freelance trainer to undertake training on Outlook 2000 for a client running a support line. They have had end-user training but that wasn’t technical enough. Can anyone out there help or know anyone who could? Sue Mollart I am looking for a freelance trainer to undertake training on Outlook 2000 […]
Software development shootout being held in March
Online Learning 2002 Europe, which takes place on 5-6 March, will host the UK’s first live software shootout in which vendor teams will compete, live on stage, to demonstrate the merits of their content development tools.The contest requires each team to produce an online course to teach the use of a software application. The focus […]
BT Ignite develop new sales training with fuel
BT Ignite, BT’s international broadband and solutions business, is developing a new approach to sales training by using e-learning to deliver information to its staff. It is working with fuel, on this and several other e-learning applications.While a part of BT, BT Ignite is a major business in itself. It employs 17,000 skilled people worldwide […]
Venue Finder
I am looking for IT Training venues in the following areas, can anyone helpPerth – ScotlandDarlingtonChorleyStoke on trentCoventryCardiffTaunton – EssexSouthamptonTurnbridge wellsThetfordWould be grateful for any info. Heather Byrne I am looking for IT Training venues in the following areas, can anyone helpPerth – ScotlandDarlingtonChorleyStoke on trentCoventryCardiffTaunton – EssexSouthamptonTurnbridge wellsThetfordWould be grateful for any info. Heather […]
What must you consider when faciliating the learning of an e-learning module
What must a trainer consider when including e-learning into a training programme.How would we approach facilitating the learning.Any hints and tips on activites?? Joanne Hodgson What must a trainer consider when including e-learning into a training programme.How would we approach facilitating the learning.Any hints and tips on activites?? Joanne Hodgson
relating the cognitive learning theory to online learning
Could anyone suggest how I could relate the cognitive learning theory to online learning and learning in a learning centre?Any help would be gratefully received.thanks Felicity Felicity Ash-Boutall Could anyone suggest how I could relate the cognitive learning theory to online learning and learning in a learning centre?Any help would be gratefully received.thanks Felicity Felicity […]
New UK Sales course launched online
Individuals wanting to further a career in sales can use the UK’s first online professional sales training course, which leads to “The Certificate in Professional Sales”. The Institute of Professional Sales (IPS), has partnered with KnowledgePool, to provide a blended learning programme consisting of online and classroom based training. The online courses will be available […]
NETg Partners with KPMG Consulting to form iLS
NETg announced that it has been selected by KPMG Consulting as a partner in its new business offering, Interactive Learning Solution (iLS), launched today. NETg will provide customisable e-Learning content, in IT professional, IT desktop and business and professional development skills, as well as a range of e-Learning performance support systems. Through iLS, KPMG Consulting […]
SkillSoft and U.S. Navy partner on R&D project to convert 8000 weeks of training!
SkillSoft Corporation, recently announced its research and development partnership with the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD). Dubbed Project Red Knot, this cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) between the two organizations is designed to explore the feasibility of automating repurposing of selected training content in the U.S. Navy’s Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM) […]
Prosell launches new “Induction in a Box”
Prosell, the London based training company, is using technology provided by knowledge=power, the e-learning solutions company, to provide ‘Induction in a Box’, a customisable e-learning induction package.The new package, which can be delivered by CD-ROM or Internet, is designed as a complement rather than a replacement to a company’s existing induction training. It does not […]
