Educational Multimedia: aiming to provide advice at a good price!
Educational Multimedia was formed in September 1997 to offer business-to-business e-learning, with a focus is on the end user. The company offers both soft skills and IT skills training, with a customer base which includes government agencies, county councils and large corporations. TrainingZONE took a few minutes to talk to Theo Lynn, CEO of the […]
E-Learning access for employees expected to double
Whenever new training ideas are introduced, fairly articulate information and justification is needed to highlight the benefits of such training to both the organisation and those at whom the training is intended.A report produced by The Forum Corporation outlined some significant factors, that even though the research has been based around American organisations these points […]
Computers in Primary Schools – more harm than good
Computers in primary schools are reportedly to be doing more harm than good. The findings were outlined in a report published by the Alliance for Childhood, an international group of teachers, doctors, psychologists and primate researchers.It outlined that childrens development was being stunted, encouraged obesity aggravated eyestrain and did not encourage creativity. The alliances report […]
World’s first wireless virus reported
McAffee.com Anti Virus Emergency Response Team in Beaverton, Oregon have reportedly found the world’s first virus that targets wireless hand-held computers.Reports of viruses infecting the personal digital assistants (PDA’s) was previously unreported, however, this virus called the Palm OS/Phange virus does not appear widespread.The virus apparently fills the PDA’s screen with a dark grey box, […]
A survival guide for classroom trainers
The forecasts for the growth of e-learning are becoming more extravagant by the month, says Clive Shepherd, writing in this month’s IT Training magazine. Shepherd says that classroom trainers have a right to be sceptical about the figures being given out, arguing that “the world is changing fast, but not that fast.” Training and IT […]
StarOffice 5.2, is this competition for Microsoft Office?
Are you a dedicated follower of Microsoft Office or are you prepared to view any other applications that may offer the same (or at least similar) functionality without having to pay a single penny?Sun Microsystems suite of desktop publications called StarOffice 5.2. It has free distribution where you can either download it or request a […]
New research centre on the impacts of technology
A new research centre is to be created to investigate the impact of new technology on society. Michael Wills the Minister for Learning and Technology welcomed the new research centre that will spearhead the government’s drive to end the digital divide.The centre will bring together individuals to form an expert body in the development, review […]
The e-learning centre – a good looking resource!
The e-learning centre is a tastefully designed site for anyone wanting to find out more about creating e-learning solutions.Although lacking in content itself (aside from the e-learning workshops it offers), the site has a mass of useful links to other sites brought together in one place, divided into a number of sections. Thankfully each link […]
New training resource for more effective email
Xebec McGraw-Hill has launched an online learning resource to help organisations reduce information overload by ensuring employees write, send, receive and manage their e-mails more productively.Called E-ffective E-mail, the resource comprises three courses – Policies and Procedures, Sending the Right Message and Managing Your Email – which are available on a single CD-Rom or as […]
Review – Netscape 6 Release 2 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
Netscape 6 Release 2 Netscape have released a beta version of Netscape 6 Release 2 in an attempt to take back some of the market share that Microsoft has given its web browser by integrating it into the Windows operating system and giving it away for free.Whether any rulings that the US court set for […]
KnowledgePool expand e-learning by acquiring Maxim Training
KnowledgePool have announced their purchase of Maxim Training who is one of the UK’s leading developers of CD-ROM and on-line multi-media training. In a recent UK study, Maxim Training appeared eighth in the top ten on-line multi-media producers.This is the second announcement by KnowledgePool in a month for further expansion of its e-learning portfolio, thus […]
Software Review – Microsoft Project 2000
For those of us IT Trainers who have trained any application as complex as project management software, know there is more to a product than simply allowing a user to work their way methodically through the menus, and setting a simple task to complete. Project Management principles are a must, or as is usually the […]
E-learning directory withdrawn
Fenman has decided to close down the e-learning directory web site launched in July. Editors and reviewers were told last week that, after spending considerable time and money on the development and marketing of the site, it had become clear that it was not going to generate any revenue or other significant payback. In particular, […]
ASTD’s Learning Circuits Express – 7 September 2000
Learning Circuits Express is an information service provided by Learning Circuits, ASTD’s online magazine about e-learning. The newswire is reproduced here with consent from ASTD for use by TrainingZONE members.Scroll to the end of this message for FREE subscription information.IN THIS ISSUE: 1. E-Learning Portals–Who Needs Them?2. Speculation Swirls Over E-Learning Napster Notion3. An Online […]
NETg Certification Courses for Networking Professionals
NETg offer a range of networking courses and are aimed at being able to provide such training to busy IT people. The IDC Training Services report 2000 highlighted that in 1999 there was a shortage of 900,000 IT skilled workers in Western Europe and this figure is seen to increase by 4% to a total […]
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 […]