‘How to be an Online Tutor’ by Julia Duggleby
How to be an Online TutorBy Julia DugglebyGower 2000 Hardback Price: £39.50As more and more organisations are turning to use the new technologies to enhance learning and training, there is an increasing demand for online tutors to support and facilitate learning.This book, although looks small for the price, is an excellent resource. It is concise, […]
hr-software.net
A US site offering a comprehensive array of software for HR use including:-360-Degree Feedback-Applicant Tracking-Compensation Administration-HRIS-Interactive Voice Response-Intranets-Payroll-Personnel Scheduling-Time and Attendance-Benefits Administration-EEO Compliance-Emp. Feedback/Opinion Surveys-Emp. Self Service Apps.-Job Posting-Organizational Charts-Testing/Selection-Performance Appraisal-Training and DevelopmentThe site also offers some free software and plenty of softare demos. A US site offering a comprehensive array of software for HR […]
Online Learning News – 14 March issue
A news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. (Lakewood)Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2000 Vol. 2, No. 51__________________________________________________________________Novell delivers two key pieces of Net Services: NDS eDirectory forWindows 2000, NDS eDirectory for Linux: http://www.novell.com.__________________________________________________________________THIS WEEK:1. Her new cable modem: All deliberate speed2. Keep KnowledgePlanet in your scope3. When seeing is believing4. Assume II: Maybe, no, yes, […]
Interview of the month: Ian Clague, founder, BlueU
BlueU.com are one of the UK’s new e-learning companies. Founded only a year ago, BlueU.com has already created significant market awareness, created a substantial content portfolio and pioneered a number of new developments. This week, TrainingZONE interviewed Ian Clague the man behind the company.TrainingZONE: Ian, BlueU.com has made quite a splash already. How does BlueU.com […]
Invitation to run online workshops and courses
As the programme for TrainingZone’s Learning Campus rolls out, we’re looking for trainers eager to expand their expertise and audience by participating in the online workshop programme or the online tutoring programme.Online workshop programmeWorkshop’s run every week. The present schedule includes a workshop every Tuesday but this will shortly be expanded to other regular slots […]
Experiences in online learning
This is the transcript of the TrainingZone Online Workshop held on 7 March 2000 and led by Martine Barclay.( (Martine Barclay) Hello everyone. Welcome to the Online Learning session. Is there any particular topic that you would like to start off with?(nick c) Hi Ian thanks for stting me up so I can participate(ian) How […]
Online Learning News – 6 March issue
A news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. (Lakewood)Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2000 Vol. 2, No. 50__________________________________________________________________Move ahead faster with e-Learning. It’s how youbuild a smart force. http://www.smartforce.com__________________________________________________________________THIS WEEK:1. What you can — and cannot — assume2. Does faster mean better?3. Coach first, e-learn later4. Answer fest! PowerPoint to the Web and more5. Our meeting […]
ASTD’s Learning Circuits webzine – February 2000
ASTD Learning Circuits magazine is a web based magazine focusing on digital learning. Here are the contents of the February issue:The Future of Digital Learning By Tom BarronWill multimedia learning outgrow its cranky adolescence and become the robust medium its proponents have long promised? The Role of Instructional Design in Multimedia DevelopmentBy Peggy Troupin Developing […]
New version of Seminar – multimedia authoring software
Communication and training consultancy Information Transfer has launched a new version of its multimedia authoring system Seminar®. The Seminar Corporate Edition includes all the original features plus enhanced facilities for training management. Described by one leading reviewer as “the simplest interface for creating computer-based training tutorials and assessments that I’ve seen to date”….Seminar is the […]
New NLO+ tool gives greater flexibility to technology-based training
NETg, one of the leading providers of technology-based training, is today launching a new tool to be known as NLO+.The company is primarily a provider of IT training, although it is partnering with several other suppliers to extend the range of TBT courses into some business and soft skills titles. A key feature of the […]
‘ToolBook II Assistant’ from click2learn
Product: ToolBook II AssistantPublisher: Click2LearnContact: 0171 454 1061Toolbook is a long-established and popular Windows CBT authoring tool designed originally for the creation of multimedia courseware on CD-ROM. In its latest version, the product has been significantly re-engineered towards online delivery on intranets or the Internet.Toolbook II Assistant is for authors who want to do absolutely […]
Online Learning News – 29 February issue
A news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. (Lakewood)Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 Vol. 2, No. 49_________________________________________________________________Centra is the #1 choice of business professionals for liveeLearning. Attend a free online briefing at http://www.centra.com_________________________________________________________________THIS WEEK:1. Don’t dump classroom2. Critical success factors3. You have a new job4. Flunking chunking5. CBT for Lotus6. Window shopping: Learning as marketing_____________KEEPING […]
How to moderate an online discussion group – free course
The Hungry Minds People’s University site has an interesting free course for anyone getting involved in online learning and wanting to develop their skills and confidence.The Course Description for this short course reads: “In only a few years, live chat and discussion will be thought of and used in virtually the same way as the […]
The lie of online learning?
In an article in the February issue of Training Magazine, published online by TrainingSuperSite, David Zielinski questions the adverse impact of online learning on employees’ time.“Paul Reali wants online-learning proponents to lay all their cards on the table. He contends that cost-conscious managers who cite enormous savings as a key reason for championing these learning […]
Online Learning News – 22 February issue
A news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. (Lakewood)Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000 Vol. 2, No. 48_________________________________________________________________Centra is the #1 choice of business professionals for liveeLearning. Attend a free online briefing at http://www.centra.com_________________________________________________________________THIS WEEK:1. Critical success factors: Watch Costa Rica2. Your own critical success factors?3. Lunchtime Web learning4. Job hunting?5. Forest, trees, e-learning6. For emerging […]
UfI to open 50 learning centres across wales
Ufi Ltd is to open a network of up to 50 easy-access, on-line learning centres in Wales during 2000. Ufi aims to transform how and where people learn, help businesses become more competitive and help individuals to improve their employment prospects. Ufi learning centres will operate under the brand name learndirect and will be run […]
BT staff to be able to access learnDirect resources
Ufi today announced that BT is to give its employees online access to Ufi’s learning materials. Ufi’s learndirect products and services will be available to staff alongside BT’s own training materials as part of the BT Academy. This new partnership means that BT becomes the first major company to announce its decision to use and […]
Online Learning News – 15 February issue
A news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. (Lakewood)Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000 Vol. 2, No. 47_________________________________________________________________Centra is the #1 choice of business professionals for liveeLearning. Attend a free online briefing at http://www.centra.com_________________________________________________________________THIS WEEK:1. When learning isn’t training2. Getting started online3. Exams via the Internet4. Who needs media?5. For managers who don’t get it6. Make […]
Developing a Learning Campus
Report from the TrainingZone online workshop held on 15 February 2000 on the subject of Developing a Learning Campus:-Tim Pickles: Hello Tony, welcome, I’m going to wait for a few others who I hope will be joining before longTony Carr: Hello Tim,how are you?Tony Carr: Fine, I like to wait in workspace before “proceedings” start […]
Future trends in learning technology
In a special feature on its Updates page, the Technogies for Training website has asked four practitioners to set out their views on how technology will impact on training and learning in the period ahead.You can read all four views online. They’re provide by:1.Learning Not Technology – By Alan Clarke ( ICT and Learning Development […]