IT CBT
I am looking to improve the general IT and typing skills in my company and think that the most effective way would be to use networked CBT packages which staff can access at anytime and work through modules at their own pace. I would be looking for Word 97, Excel 97, Access 97 and MS […]
Accredited Universities in Distance Learning Offering Degrees in Human Resources
Need to identify those Accredited Universtities whether British or American that offer Masters Degrees in Human Resources Management and/or Development. Help is appreciated, if contact details are available would be great!! Thank you Heba El Soussy Need to identify those Accredited Universtities whether British or American that offer Masters Degrees in Human Resources Management and/or […]
Lifelong learning
For her degree, my daughter needs to write a 4000 word essay on “What might hinder a person from becoming a lifelong learner? Suggest some ways to overcome these hindrances.” Any help with websites, book references, and of course, the vast experience of the folks who read these questions would be very much appreciated. Melanie […]
Lloyds TSB select 4 vendors for learning solutions
As part of ongoing supplier reviews, Lloyds TSB Group has recently completed a formal review of the design and delivery of bespoke learning solutions.KnowlegePool is one of four suppliers that have been selected along with Vega Group PLC, Epic Multimedia LTD and CMG UK PLC, who will now be responsible for designing new bespoke learning […]
Oxford University initiative selects Hyperwave Knowledge Management Software
Over 150,000 European academics and students are set to use Hyperwave’s eKnowledge Infrastructure to collaborate across the Europaeum network. The new ‘Europaeum Knowledge Centre’ knowledge management network will link seven major European academic institutions, including the University of Oxford, to create a powerful knowledge exchange and communications resource. The Europaeum is an academic association created […]
ILA – how the system was abused
Last week the government announced they were scrapping the Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) scheme in England, with no immediate plans for a replacement.ILA’s were designed to provide adult learners with a training allowance. Trainers across the country were angered by the Governments decision and plan to campaign against the Department for Education and Skills (DFES). […]
Writing an e-learning strategy policy document
Writing a strategy document that considers where we are today and where we want to be. What tools do we use to identify the gap? Terry Wheeliker Writing a strategy document that considers where we are today and where we want to be. What tools do we use to identify the gap? Terry Wheeliker
Links between Competency and Productivity
Have there even been any attempts to measure and quantify productivity rather competency? Rick Limentani Have there even been any attempts to measure and quantify productivity rather competency? Rick Limentani
E Learning, the future
I am doing a research project on corporate e-learning for my finals at University. I am interested in any apparent activity in the e-learning environment and the “future” of this concept such as “m-learning”. If you have any information on this aspect I would be very greatful for your help. Elizabeth Sanders I am doing […]
Epic wins local government web projects
Epic’s e-government team has won two major web-based projects from local authorities that together will be worth more than £0.4m.The projects have been awarded by Brighton & Hove City Council and Chichester District Council.The Brighton & Hove project is a radical scheme that will give local people access to a wide range of housing choices […]
Integration of Macromedia content through THINQ LMS
Customers can now launch, track and manage Macromedia Dreamweaver-built courseware through the THINQ TrainingServer® Learning Management System (LMS). The integration directly benefits THINQ LMS customers who use Macromedia Dreamweaver, the market-leading visual authoring software for Web professionals, and Macromedia Coursebuilder for Dreamweaver, which extends the product to create interactive Web-based learning content. The integration allows […]
Fire Brigade winner
John Adamson, a Divisional Fire Officer from the Tyne & Wear Metropolitan Fire Brigade, has scooped a state-of-the-art Pioneer DVD player as a result of a draw at the Ascot Systems’ stand at the World Open Learning Conference and Exhibition (WOLCE) in October.On leaving the Ascot Systems’ stand, John entered Ascot Systems’ prize draw to […]
Royal & SunAlliance launch e-learning for new CRM initiative
A new customer relationship management initiative with the brand name MORE TH>N, from Royal & Sun Alliance, spearheaded by a £20million press campaign featuring Lucky the dog, is expected to bring in more than 400,000 new customers each year.To underpin this strategy R&SA is also implementing a major training project. This year a suite of […]
Hay Group and KnowledgePlanet deliver Human Capital Mgt Programmes
Hay Group has formed a strategic alliance with KnowledgePlanet, a leading Human Capital Management enterprise software firm, to develop and market web-enabled talent management solutions for the Global 1000 marketplace. Said Mark Bidwell, Hay Group’s leader of the global alliance: “Identifying, managing and developing talent is one of the most difficult, yet mission-critical, tasks facing […]
Training When There is a Hardware Delay
Does anyone have suggestions for improving the retention of training when the existing classes for new hardware and software cannot be changed, but the hardware delivery will be delayed 6 months? Yes, this is happening to me. Help! Scott Stein Does anyone have suggestions for improving the retention of training when the existing classes for […]
Electric Paper supplies IT literacy training to New South Wales
Electric Paper, the Dublin-based international e-learning company with offices in Harrow, Middlesex, has joined with Watsonia Publishing to provide IT literacy skills training materials to some 1,000 people across New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The deal, signed with the New South Wales Adult & Community Education Council (ACE), involves providing an IT literacy training program […]
Lguide releases analysis of E-Learning Courseware
Lguide, a US-based independent e-learning research and consulting firm, announced the release of aresearch report sponsored by THINQ Learning Solutions, Inc.“Ten Critical Training Topics: A Buyer’s Guide to E-Learning Courseware.” The report provides resource for e-learning customers to identify and evaluate Web-based courses that meet their needs in ten mission critical subject areas: * Microsoft […]
New Quality programme from blueU
A new e-learning programme developed by blueU, focusing on the ISO 9000:2000 series of Quality standards, has been launched by Pera Integrated Training.Said Pera’s business development director, Anne-Marie Smith: “Quality training is our leading brand. We were the first training company to achieve certification for our ISO 9000:2000 courses and this e-learning module provides further […]
e-learning for soft skills
Having encountered much theorising about the benefits (and drawbacks) of e-learning, I am fairly convinced that it is a useful training tool when applied to “hard” business skills, where information is key. However, whilst again there is plenty of theory, there seems to be a shortage of concrete evidence that e-learning can (and does) work […]
Problems sending email in Outlook XP
Ever since I installed Office Xp, I’ve had problems sending mail. If I want to compose and send an email message I have to go online 1st. If I am offline and compose an email message the moment i clcikt eg send button in the message window i get a send/receive error. I never had […]