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. […]
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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 […]
H.O.T. interview: Jim Flood, COROUS
Training Solutions: The H.O.T. Conference – featured interviewThe Open University has 30 years of distance learning knowledge behind it. Two million students have deliberately not passed through its doors on a path to study, but have emerged with a degree they might otherwise have been unable to work towards.With somewhere in the region of 200,000 […]
70% drop out rate threatens the effectivness of e-learning
After conduction a brief pilot study at the recent e-learning conference I found that companies are reporting drop out rates as high as 70%. To further confirm this I am currentley carrying out a global survey as part of my HR masters dissertation. My question is what is the extent of drop out from e-learning […]
e-learning in UK
French, i am currently doing a master at exeter university.It is necessary for me to write a dissertation about the evolution of the e-learning in UK, and to find content provider and LMS ( british nationality).My dissertation is also focused on british firms that provide TQM and quality certification program on ligne. This work is […]
Elearning and Libraries
We are a educational Institution with approximately 30, 000 students. We are looking at electronic reference services, ebooks, links to full text articles and databases etc. We want to do this with minimal cost and staff time so we are looking for freeware and simple easy to implement methods. Contact me at: suzannep@holmesglen.vic.edu.au Suzanne Poulter […]
Developing Test Questions for E-learning Environments
I would greatly appreciate any leads to on-line articles on developing test questions for e-learning. Thanks Joanne Mowat I would greatly appreciate any leads to on-line articles on developing test questions for e-learning. Thanks Joanne Mowat