Themen
Polish Optometrists Have Insight
Saarbrücken (GER)/ Warsaw (PL), August 2010 - In order to convey medical advancements in ophthalmology to the relevant specialist doctors, equally advanced learning-management methods are being used in Poland. OKOMEDICA S.A, based in Warsaw, has launched a new project enabling eye doctors to undertake further training in ametropia, a specialist area of optometry. At the core of this project is the SaaS variant of IMC AG's CLIX learning-management system. This project, which is the first of its kind in Poland in terms of size, is financially supported by the European Social Fund. » MORE
A New Way to Obtain APMP Qualification
London (UK), August 2010 - ILX Group plc have announced a new fast-track training course in support of the Association for Project Management APMP Qualification. APMP Qualification with prior learning has been designed specifically for PRINCE2® registered practitioners recognizing that several areas of the APM Body of Knowledge will have already been tested at examination. PRINCE2® registered Practitioners will now be given exemption from a number of topics and will study towards an exam that only tests those areas that are not fully covered by PRINCE2®. » MORE
Giunti Labs Rebrands to eXact Learning Solutions
Sestri Levante (I), August 2010 - Giunti Labs, the online and mobile-learning content-management and digital-repository solution provider, has announced that it is undergoing a management buy-out by the management that started its activities within Giunti Editore Publishing Group during the '90s. At the same time, Giunti Labs has rebranded to eXact learning solutions from 01 August 2010. » MORE
Maximum re-use of Flash and other learning objects
Bristol (UK), August 2010 - CM Group's Luminosity product has underlined its cost efficiency by demonstrating its powerful abilities to reuse existing learning objects developed using Flash and PowerPoint. » MORE
Free Adobe Skills Tests Prove a Hit for Highlander
London (UK), August 2010 - Employees are keener than ever to test, maintain, and demonstrate their skills, and this has been reflected in the popularity of Highlander's range of free online Adobe Skills Tests. Highlander's Adobe Skills Tests cover a range of topics such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, ActionScript, and DreamWeaver and are completely free to take. » MORE
Sheffield's eLearning Community grows
London (UK), August 2010 - (by Bob Little) One of the UK's newest stars in the e-learning sector, The Safety Train, has re-located its operations to Sheffield, largely on the basis of Learning Light's advice and guidance. Already, according to Jonathan Blythe, The Safety Train's business development director, the move seems to be paying off. The Safety Train provides training, via eLearning materials, dealing with social care, office health and safety and personal development. These eLearning materials are delivered via streaming video over the web and/or via mobile phone apps. » MORE
Self-evaluation for Quality Development
Nancy (FR), July 2010 - Self-evaluation is part of internal quality assurance: the process of reviewing the quality of one's own performance and provision. According to the EFQM definition, self-evaluation or self-assessment refers to a comprehensive, systematic, and regular review of an organization's activities and results referenced against the EFQM model. The self-assessment process allows the organization to discern its strengths clearly and areas in which improvements can be made. It culminates in planned improvement actions, which are then monitored for progress. » MORE
Questionmark adds Multilingual Interfaces
Norwalk, CT (USA), July 2010 - Assessment-software provider Questionmark has announced the latest version of the Questionmark™ Perception™ assessment- management system, which features new multilingual administrative, scheduling, browser-based authoring, and reporting interfaces available in English, German and Dutch. » MORE
The Commonwealth of Learning in Action
Vancouver, BC (CA), July 2010 - Participants at a Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) training workshop in Maldives developed course materials for a Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture for Small States. This is VUSSC's first diploma-level programme. » MORE
CrossKnowledge Launches Third Generation
London (UK), July 2010 - CrossKnowledge argues that learning is at its best when linked to having fun. In this vein, they have announced the launching of unique third-generation serious games from September 2010 onwards. » MORE