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The TrainingZONE LearningWIRE - Issue 30
11 January 1999
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The Learning Community
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Editor's Note
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In the past few days we've received a lot of news and information about
learning and learning organisations so I've made that into something of a
theme for this issue. If you'd like to contribute to this debate - or can
point me in the direction of other useful resources on the web, please do
let me know.
This week we also welcome a new sponsor for both LearningWire and on the
TrainingZone site. The Web Training Company launch on 15 January and have
put together an exciting range of web-delivered training programmes around
computer skills and professional development at a very reasonable price.
We wish them well with their launch.
We're now receiving far more information each week than we can publish in
LearningWire so you should regard this as very much the 'highlights'. A
full roundup of all developments is maintained daily through both the
Training News and Internet Monitor sections of TrainingZone. As always,
please keep the information flowing in.
Finally, time is running out for the Recruitment Challenge. Thanks to all
those who have submitted contributions so far. If you would like to
participate, please send in your address lists this week.
Tim Pickles,
Editor, LearningWIRE and TrainingZONE
mailto:tpickles@trainingzone.co.uk
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LEARNING-RELATED NEWS
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Local information, advice and guidance service
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The government has recently announced the creation of a network of new
Local Information, Advice and Guidance Centres throughout England, with
funding of 50 million pounds over three years.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=2694&d=1
The purpose of the service is support active and potential learners in
recognising their learning needs and taking action to find appropriate
forms of learning, education and training. Although there will be no
standard model for the service in different parts of the country, there
will be national standards to ensure consistency. The service will be
provided in partnership with existing agencies such as the Careers Service,
Employment Service, TECs, colleges, local authorities and voluntary
organisations.
A consultation paper has been published on the proposed service with the
possibility of online responses before 12 February. It's also possible to
read and download copies of the proposals from the website.
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/iag/index.htm
BETT '99
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The annual educational technology shows runs at Olympia this year from
13-16 January and promises plenty of developments related to the National
Grid for Learning - which is apparently due for an major upgrade in the
Ministerial announcement opening the show.
http://www.dfee.gov.uk/bett/bett.htm
There's plenty of information published about the show and new products
which are to be launched there. For a selection, check out
http://www.education-net.co.uk
http://www.tes.co.uk
http://www.becta.org
LEARNING AND LEARNING ORGANISATIONS
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Lots of news and developments to report around this theme recently.
TrainingZone users put me in touch with the 'Lifelong Learning in Europe
Journal' which has been fascinating reading. This is an exceptionally well
produced journal, in English, containing a range of reflective, academic
and practical articles about the development of lifelong learning
approaches across a range of settings. A recent issue contained a lengthy
interview with David Kolb about his work and thinking in recent years, and
how the notions of experiential learning have been developing with other
colleagues. This subject ran through several articles in the same issue.
Another recent topic has focused on how environmental learning has
developed into practice in different organisations. The LLinE network is a
pan-European one with support from various national and international
organisations. It's based in Finland with financial support from the
Finnish government. I can't give you a web address for the network, but
would recommend contact with the Editorial Manager, Eeva Siirala, for more
information.
mailto:eeva.siirala@kvs.fi
Also on the subject of European-wide organisations, it's well worth taking
a look at ECLO - the European Consortium for the Learning Organisation.
This network was formed in 1993 in Belgium and the present General
Secretary, Michael Kelleher is based in the UK. The consortium is open to
corporate and academic organisations seeking to develop business and people
development within a learning organisation perspective.
http://www.eclo.com
The Consortium is engaged in a range of research projects, international
conferences and networking. ECLO publishes a fascinating journal, The
Learner, three times a year which I shall definitely be keeping an eye on.
The Learner is available online as well as in print.
http://www.eclo.com/learner/index.htm
You can find a reference to an interesting article in the present issue in
the Internet Monitor section.
ECLO's next annual conference is to be held in Glasgow on 19-21 May with
support from Glasgow Development Agency. Again, details are available from
the ECLO website.
The Lifelong Learning website has posted a fascinating interview with Nick
Stuart who is Director General for Employment, Lifelong Learning and
International Directorate. During the interview, he reviews significant
development including the Learning Age green paper, the University for
Industry, the role of local authorities in promoting learning, and the
impact of new technology on learning. It's a very worthwhile download and
offline read.
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/iln6000/iln7001a.htm
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RECRUITMENT CHALLENGE
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and depth of news and resources to bring you.
The CHALLENGE is to send us the longest list of new and legitimate email
addresses for inclusion in the free distribution of LearningWire.
Prize: An advance disk copy of the entire text of the forthcoming 'Toolkit
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volume to the international best-selling 'Toolkit for Trainers'
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Rules:
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and organisations interested in training, learning, coaching
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5 The editor's decision is final.
Closing date for entries: 20 January 1999
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INTERNET MONITOR
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The Learning Organisation - the sixth discipline
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Interesting feature article from the current issue of The Learner which
argues that 'Interactive Consultation' is the missing sixth discipline in
the work initiated by Peter Senge and continued by several other
researchers.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=2698&d=1
New professional learning group
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The Organisational Development Network has established a new exchange forum
to support new professionals in OD to become familiar with their work and
engage in continuing learning. This forum complements the Networks
existing forums related to people of colour, organisational communication,
and coaching.
http://www.odnet.org/listsinfo/odnet-nplg.info.html
Key Note review of UK Training, 1998
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Major market survey of the UK training industry shows growth continuing at
6-7% per annum, private sector expenditure of 16 billion pounds, and UK
government expenditure of 3 billion pounds and rising fast. Forecasts
trends to 2000 and increasing significance of training managers.
https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/keynote/trai.9812.html
EVENTS DIARY
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Our online events pages are now ready to be made live. All we need is
your input. So if you have conferences, seminars, courses or events which
you would like to let our readers know about, do get
in touch. Posting your information to TrainingZone brings it to the
attention of a highly focused group of people interested in training,
learning and staff developmentt. And for all you potential
participants at such events, keep watching the site and we will tell
you when the pages go live.
Training Solutions and the IT Training Exhibition and Conference
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6-8th July NEC, Birmingham
The fastest growing training event in the UK. 4000 visitors - Training
Managers and IT Training Managers. 200 exhibitors.
Sponsored by the IOD, Personnel Today and IT Skills Magazine
Enquiries to 0171 973 6689
http://www.training-show.co.uk
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - regional trainers
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28 January, Penrith
Inaugural meeting for Cumbrian trainers with an interest is fod hygiene and
health and safety with networking opportunities.
Information from Lesley Dixon mailto:LesleyDixon@cumbriacareers.co.uk
Gestalt in Organisations
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25 March, Edinburgh
Creative tools for steering and sustaining change. Includes an overview of
Gestalt and its application to organisations, 'working in the hear and
now', theories of change, and practical applications.
Information from Sue Lieberman mailto:suelieberman.mayfield@virgin.net
GETTING INVOLVED IN '99
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facility will enable companies and organisations to release their news
direct to our focused audience of users and browsers and ensure wider
exposure for your developments. Selected Press Zone items will also
feature weekly in LearningWire. Please get in touch if you would like to
promote your news in this way.
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