Technical Implementation of LMS
Hi, We have planned to go for a e-learning site. I am in a position to give the consultation regardingTechnology implementation.right now we are concentrating the content preparation for various courses. Since i am new to this area…i need your guidence regarding this. My requirements is,what technology i can suggest to go for the Learning […]
Creating Fantastic IT User Guides
I’m an Trainer responsible for providing training on a wide-range of IT-related subjects and software.I would like some guidance with creating user guides for IT-based subjects/software.Can anyone recommend any books, articles, websites etc?Thanks.Rachael Rachael Le Marquand I’m an Trainer responsible for providing training on a wide-range of IT-related subjects and software.I would like some guidance […]
How do you write an interesting manual for trainees?
I’m busy writing a training manual for all trainees and need some creative advice! Daniela Barbisio I’m busy writing a training manual for all trainees and need some creative advice! Daniela Barbisio
Management / Business Information Portals
I am researching Management / Business Information Portals that we can give employees access to via our Corporate University website. I am already aware of FTdynamo.com and Corex.net – which is the kind of service we had in mind. We are not looking for elearning provision but rather additional information such as business news, interviews, […]
ASTD’s Learning Circuits Express – 6 July 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. E-LEARNING INDUSTRY UPDATEThe numbers from market leaders show strength amid a sea of technology weakness. That’s because e-learning is able to demonstrate its value even in a cost-cutting climate. But the downturn is hastening a consolidation […]
IT Training Materials
I need to source suppliers of training software/materials in order that I can run in house training courses in Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. Can anyone recommend potential suppliers? David Pryce I need to source suppliers of training software/materials in order that I can run in house training courses in Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. Can anyone […]
Sun moves into the E-Learning Market
Sun Microsystems has Sun Microsystems has acquired Isopia, a developer of online e-learning software.This signals Sun’s latest move into the online training market which is now – according to market researcher IDC – expected to exceed $23bn (£16m) by 2004. Isopia employs 240 staff who will now be transferred to Sun’s educational services dpeartment. Sun […]
Illuminatus OPUS web authoring tool reviewed
Title: Illuminatus OPUSPublisher: Digital Workshop (http://www.digitalworkshop.co.uk)Cost: Single use £99.95 (special upgrade also available)Multi-user site licenses also available: details from Digital Workshop. A few weeks ago I reviewed Seminar4web from Information Transfer and compared it with Digital Transfer’s Illuminatus authoring tool which I had got a year or two ago as a free cover disc. Well, […]
Visiting the UK
I have a Registered Training Organisation in Western Australia and am visiting the UK from 24 Sep to 20 Oct 2001. I would welcome the opportunity to meet and liaise with UK organisations who are use competency based training and assessment. Oz is undergoing changes at the moment and I would like to see how […]
CPD Business School – an online route to professional qualifications
Our new strategic partnership enables members of all our online communities to enhance their professional qualifications and benefit from the Sift CPD Business School. The fully accredited Business School has been developed in association with the International Management Centres Association and the University for Action Learning.These bodies offer a fully accredited suite of management development […]
Help with call centre material
I have been tasked to supply material to be used by call centre staff across the board. I know there will be lots of generic material that we can provide but I need access to some industry specific content, especially best practice etc.Anyone an expert in this area that can help?Many thanks, Mark Gregory I […]
What to ask for from e-learning Suppliers?
I have been asked to produce a questionnaire of questions which should be asked to e-learning suppliers. I am looking for companies which can supply e-learning on a variety of courses through either one hit or licence. Niki Sharp I have been asked to produce a questionnaire of questions which should be asked to e-learning […]
Key issues arising at the H.O.T. Conference
The Hands on Training conference lived up to its billing as the HOT event with nearly 200 delegates attending sessions over the three days. Reports from individual sessions and speakers are reported elsewhere in these news pages. Here we focus on several of the key themes to emerge from debates with the presenters. Organisations are […]
Thinq to host post-Masie conference in Dublin
Advertisement Feature Over the past 27 years, Elliott Masie has made a name for himself in the US and further afield advising companies on how to integrate technology into their business. Elliott Masie’s Masie Center was launched to explore the connections between learning and technology, looking at how people learn to use technology, how technology […]
How does ‘Practical Computing’ (Levels 1,2+3) compare to ECDL?
We are at present delivering the ‘ECDL’ course, and are considering the ‘Practical Computing’ course at First, Second and Third levels.We would be interested to hear from anyone who has run both courses to estabiish if there is any significant advantage to gaining both qualifications, or whether one is better than the other. Danny Sweeney […]
courseware written in foreign languages
Does any one know of a company that provides courseware written in French, Spanish and Portuguese. I am particularly interested in Office 2000 material but any info on softskills materials would also be helpful.Thank youCathy Cathy Young Does any one know of a company that provides courseware written in French, Spanish and Portuguese. I am […]
source for PC courseware in other languages
Does anyone know of a company that produces courseware in French, Spanish or Portuguese. My main interest is Office 2000 material, but if you know of any soft skills providers who do this, that would also be helpful.Many thanks Cathy Young Does anyone know of a company that produces courseware in French, Spanish or Portuguese. […]
ISM’s latest awards
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Interactive induction via Intranet
We are looking at ways of providing an Induction Package over the Intranet. We have had a presentation from one company but want to look at others and also at people’s experences of doing induction this way. Any comments would be appreciated. John Wallace We are looking at ways of providing an Induction Package over […]
Training Databases or Internet Programs
I want to provide training management services for firms wishing to outsource the function. What Internet-based or other databases have the capacity to process skills audit data and perhaps a combination of training attendances for multiple organisations simultaneously. Any leads appreciated. Robin Henry I want to provide training management services for firms wishing to outsource […]
