The ISM Team Working Award
The ISM Team Working Award A one day programme designed for delivery by independent training providers.Overview: With the growth in demand for Team Skills in the workforce, a gap exists in the market for a single nationally recognised award. The ISM Team Working Award is designed to be delivered throughout the UK to the same […]
e-learning vendor association has its first meeting
ELVA, the e-learning vendors association held its’ first meeting on the 4th September in London. This was an opportunity for members to hear from various organisers of e-learning events and publishers to determine the value of attending future shows and advertising in particular publications.Acting chair Neil Lasher of TrainerSoft commented “It was a very eye-opening […]
Sheffield multimedia companies merge
Peak Interactive Ltd and Dean Interactive Learning Ltd – two of the UK’s leading multimedia education and training companies – merged on 1st September. Although continuing to trade separately, these Sheffield-based companies will be combining their resources to undertake new, larger contracts in the educational software, commercial training and government markets.Further details from Peak Interactive […]
How to do XML and Database?
need to create an XML document consisting of data from many different databases (can be 3 or 2) distributed over multiple servers: Basically with XML the entire world Wide Web is transformed into a single all-encompassing database.I have attachment if needed…This whole concept is new to me, I just want the steps on how to […]
In-house Production of CBT
We are considering investing in a software package by Trainersoft to produce a series of Training Modules in-house. Trainersoft will carry out the HTML coding for us. Has anybody used Trainersoft Professional or similar? What are your experiences Paul Haywood We are considering investing in a software package by Trainersoft to produce a series of […]
Business information on the web
There is now a plethora of business information but no real concept of what constitutes business information. For an SME it is the rules and regulations and data required in the regular running of the company. For the international conglomerate it is competitor data and the latest news and business intelligence, while for many other […]
Europe e-learning event seeks presenters
VNU Business Media seeks formal proposals for breakout sessions at OnLine Learning 2002 Europe, set for 5-6 March in London. Deadline for applications is September 21. More information is at the VNU site listed below. Presentations should cover European-specific e-learning projects, including: case studies, panels, learning differences and strategic approaches. We are only looking for […]
Vaughan Waller joins Bridge-Learning
Vaughan Waller, the well known industry analyst and chairman of the eLearning Network (ELN), has become director of consultancy at Bridge-Learning Ltd.Commenting on Waller’s appointment – and Bridge-Learning’s change of status, which sees it become a limited company after many years as a partnership – Bridge-Learning’s managing director, Andy Stevenson, said: “We are delighted that […]
Exercises using the Internet as a tool or resource.
Hello fellow developers.I’m interested in getting ideas for ways in which an internet-connected PC could be used as a training resource in the traditional training room environment.Ideas I already have are for group exercises in which delegates use the internet to answer quiz questions, research the competitors, or experience customer service. But I’m sure that […]
ASTD’s Learning Circuits Express – 24 August, 2001
Learning Circuits Express is a free information service provided by Learning Circuits, ASTD’s online magazine about e-learning (http://www.learningcircuits.org). 1. Training E-Trainers2. Web Course Usability3. ASTD TechKnowledge Conference & Exposition4. DigitalThink Snares LearningByte 5. Licensing Deals, Partnerships Proliferate 6. Two Learning Trade Groups Merge 1. Training E-Trainershere’s a look at how some trainers learned how to […]
computer classroom required near Ipswich
I’m looking for a computer classroom for 8-10 people in/around Martlesham Heath, Ipswich. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions for suitable venues? Karen Roem I’m looking for a computer classroom for 8-10 people in/around Martlesham Heath, Ipswich. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions for suitable venues? Karen Roem
Lotus LearningSpace 5.0 launched this week
Lotus have announced the latest upgrade to LearningSpace – version 5.0. It combines self-paced,collaborative and real-time capabilities in a single platform.Key features and benefits include:Redesigned, Customizable Student Interface – Lotus LearningSpace 5.0 offers collaborative tools so students can easily chat with and send e-mail to classmates and instructors. The redesigned student interface is based on […]
New lease of life for pre-Windows courseware
Having difficulty estimating your return on investment for e-learning courseware? Here is some food for thought on course longevity.Courseware developed for training pilots in the pre-Windows era has been given a new lease of life, due to a new piece of software developed by VEGA Group.According to Martin Blomley, director of VEGA Group’s commerce and […]
The Future for Internet-based Training Programmes
Just as the 1980s saw a boom in video-based training materials and the 1990s a boom in CD-based computer training, so the new millennium is bringing a rapid expansion in the variety of training programmes available via the Internet. More than 70 million people across the globe received some form of education via the Internet […]
MOUS
Is it only me, or is MOUS complicated?! I am currently investigating the possibility of offering the opportunity to our staff to sit the MOUS Office 2000 User Specialist exams but I am finding it very hard to cost it. Does anyone know:Approximately how much per head it would cost for a staff member to […]
E-Learning V’s Face to Face?
What are the positive and negative points relating to e-learning? fiona wilson What are the positive and negative points relating to e-learning? fiona wilson
e-learning content design
Our company has a number of inhouse databases/programmes which many members of staff need to have a basic understanding of to be able to do their jobs. Currently they attend half-day or one one day training courses but I am looking at ways this training could be delivered electronically.The company does not currently have an […]
Smartforce goes mobile
The growth of SmartForce continues with its launch of Smartforce mobile – its platform for mobile e-learning. So far, the SmartForce offering consists of segments of its existing e-learning products which can be downloaded onto PDAs. Whether mobile learning will take off remains to be seen but Smartforce are clearing setting the standard for learning […]
e-learning seminar for the Food and Drink industries
On 25th September 2001 John Matchett Limited will be holding a FREE e-learning seminar entitled: “Managing Training and Compliance in the Food and Drink Industries” at its headquarters in Banbury, Oxfordshire. For further information contact Elaine Priestley on 01295 256161 or by email at epriestley@jmlnet.com On 25th September 2001 John Matchett Limited will be holding […]
What keeps an IT Training Manager awake at night?
CALLING ALL MANAGERS OF IT TRAININGI am seeking help from the ever changing world of IT Training Management, my request is to establish common themes to form the basis of a seminar.Please send your TOP 10 IT TRAINING MANAGEMENT CAHLLENGES, listing the most important first.Depending on the number and significance of the results, I will […]
