Brandon Hall website for elearning research and advice
If you have not already come across it, the Brandon Hall website is well worth a visit for anyone interested in developing elearning programmes and solutions. It contains a wealth of research and advice about many aspects of online learning.To quote from the site owner:“If you need well-researched information about e-learning, you have come to […]
Benefits of HR keeping up-to-date with their IT systems
An article in this weeks Professional Manager covered a research project that had been completed by Birmingham University and funded by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC). The survey highlighted that when Human Resources (HR) departments use sophisticated information systems competently, they do not appear to struggle with gaining recognition from the rest of […]
ExecuTrain offer first recognised qualification for Web Professionals
ExecuTrain are a company specialising in providing a complete training solution to business professionals, ranging from business-related software through to technical training.They are currently promoting and training a new course which they state as the first recognised qualification of it’s kind called CIW – Certified Internet Webmaster. It is aimed for the Internet Professional who […]
Online Learning News – 5 September issue
ONLINE LEARNING NEWSA news and idea service of VNU Business Media Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000 Vol. 3, No. 24_________________________________________________________ Spark knowledge in your employees. Element K, the knowledge catalyst. http://www.elementk.com_________________________________________________________THIS WEEK:1. When live e-learners tune out2. A site on accessible Web design3. Are free ISPs worth it? 4. Web simulcasts with satellite video5. Finish e-mods? […]
Darlington College offering IM Courses on-line
The Darlington College of Technology are offering Managers the opportunity of studying for the Institute of Management Certificate and Diploma qualifications on-line.The programme they have devised incorporates delivery of material via computer through the college IT facilities and also provides remote access. Existing students can have access from home, work and at one of the […]
Starting an online training business
At last, an ebook in simple language on all aspects of putting training online.After 4 years work, Cherry Rea (an online trainer and course developer for government and commercial organisations) has launched a website and ebook on how to put training online and promote it.As an online trainer of teachers and trainers, Cherry found that […]
WWW content doubled in size – this year alone!
The United States Internet Council stated that the on-line population is more than 3,000 times bigger than seven years ago and the World Wide Web, the graphic-rich part of the Internet has perhaps over 2 billion pages.This study also highlights that the Internet is no longer restricted to the US alone, but as more users […]
New Philippine Virus – Donald Duck
A new Virus has appeared on Friday named after the Disney character Donald Duck, once again originating from the Philippines and bears a resemblance to the Love Bug. It appears with a subject line erap estrada which is the nickname of the Philippine President Joseph Estrada.According to the Infrastructure Protection Centre, this Virus is actually […]
e-Learning – Benefiting You and Other Good Causes
e-Learning has revolutionised the way many organisations train their staff, by providing training that is not only tailored to individuals needs, both in terms of content and pace, but which can also give savings of anything up to 90% when compared to the costs of conventional classroom based training.The company believes that e-Learning is such […]
IBM’s ViaVoice for Windows
IBM have recently announced that their latest version of ViaVoice for Windows has made talking to the computer easier, faster and more accurate.Four products are included to meet the needs of all those who will be using the product. New enhancements are: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity noise-cancelling microphone Faster set-up time Improved correction […]
Online elearning readiness diagnostic instrument
IQdos have recently created an Online Readiness Diagnostic instrument which is available online.The e-Learning Readiness Diagnostic is designed to help you by stimulating your thinking and clarifying your organisations status in the important areas for e-Learning success.Completion of the diagnostic is currently free and provides you with an an elearning implementation report. For a payment […]
Online learning news – 26 August issue
ONLINE LEARNING NEWSA news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. Tuesday, August 29, 2000 Vol. 3, No. 23________________________________________________________Learn to put your corporate training online. Online.Skills you need in just 4 weeks, from the online learningpioneers. See http://www.newwaytotrain.com/uict21.html________________________________________________________THIS WEEK:1. Beyond courses2. Cheap again3. Kids and usability4. Screen resolution: Yes5. Budget guidance for training6. Cries for […]
Consumers against Microsoft – Action suit agreed
A californian judge has agreed that a class-action suit filed on behalf of consumers against Microsoft can proceed to trial. The suit alleges that Microsoft’s monopoly in the desktop software market harmed Californian consumers.Attorneys representing Microsoft and the plaintiffs are meeting on October 4 2000 for a status conference, but the trial will not begin […]
Softworld HR and Payroll
Softworld HR & Payroll, The Annual Forum, will be taking place 12th – 13th September 2000 at the Chesford Grange, Warwickshire. The event comprises a conference focusing on current issues in the HR and payroll market including payroll legislation, workforce metrics, integration, self-service and web training infrastructures. The event will also include an exclusive exhibition […]
Beta Test Overview of Microsoft Office 10
For those of us still getting to grips with Office 2000, how does it feel to know that already testing is taking place on the latest version intended to replace this which is Microsoft Office 10?There is talk that Mac Office 2001 expected release date is October as well as plans to create an on-line […]
Recruiter CityJobs offering free on-line IT Training
Recruitment Company CityJobs is providing free on-line training to all those people registered with them looking for new employment opportunities. Those registered are then given a learning account, e-mail, educational search facilities and internet access to over 380 courses.The training is being provided by a company called ilearn.To and is expected to strengthen CityJobs position […]
Is Java performance slow? Tips to increase speed
Java has become one of the most popular languages for software development especially on the Internet. When compared with C++, it has several advantages such as: It can run on multiple platforms It is internet-enabled It has built-in security Less prone to bugs Ability to run anywhere Immunity from memory leaks However, Java applications still […]
News and help with e-learning
From this week’s “Dispatch” from Brandon Hall:Real-world best practice in e-learningDownload your complimentary executive summary of the research report "E-Learning Across the Enterprise: The Benchmarking Study of Best Practices." It spans 10 US and foreign companies with the most significant e-learning success stories, including: Air Canada, Cisco Systems, Dell, Ernst & Young, IBM, Rockwell Collins, […]
Learning Circuits Express – August 2000
LEARNING CIRCUITS EXPRESSAugust 18, 2000Learning Circuits Express is an information service provided by Learning Circuits, ASTD’s online magazine about e-learning (http://www.learningcircuits.org). Feel free to forward this newsletter to friends, co-workers, and colleagues to share the latest in e-learning news, trends, and community. Scroll to the end of this message for FREE subscription information.TrainingZONE is grateful […]
ADSL v ISDN – which should I use?
What is ADSL? Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. ADSL is a modem technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into high-speed digital lines for ultra-fast Internet access. ADSL also enables access to corporate networks for telecommuters, as well as new interactive multimedia applications. ASDL can be used via a standard phone line and ADSL modem. This will […]
