Themen
Corporate eLearning
'Little's Britain': Plus ça change
London (UK), November 2008 - (by Bob Little) While in Sestri Levante, Italy, a few weeks ago - for three conferences, including the AGM of the European Learning Industry Group (ELIG) - I was surprised to see, in an Italian newspaper, a review of Matt Lucas and David Walliams' television sketch show, 'Little Britain'. I had no idea that this show had an appeal outside the confines of 'Anglo Saxonism'. However, since it obviously does, it suggests an ideal title for these series of 'word sketches' which offer a similarly individual perspective on Britain - but, in this case, focusing on its elearning community. » MORE
OutStart ForceTen LCMS Registers eLearning Success
Boston, MA (USA)/Apeldoorn (NL), November 2008 - Kadaster, also known as the Dutch national mapping and Cadaster agency, has decided to improve and update the way it trains its 2,600 staff in line with its service improvements by introducing the use of OutStart ForceTen™ Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS). » MORE
Buckle up for a Flying Start!
Brighton (UK), November 2008 - the airline easyJet has partnered with blended-learning specialists Epic to develop Buckle up!, an induction programme for all incoming cabin crew staff. All new starters will need to complete the blended-learning course in order to obtain their cabin-crew qualification for easyJet. » MORE
Unique Training Initiative Targets Local Bus Drivers
London (UK), November 2008 - The 'You Are the Difference' campaign aims to assist Metro and Ulsterbus staff in delivering high levels of customer satisfaction by offering tips and techniques and using driver and passenger feedback to boost service standards. » MORE
Applying Educational Concepts is the Key
New York, NY (USA), November 2008 - Dr. David Guralnick from Kaleidoscope Learning knows that people are using their mobile phones or PDAs to do a lot more than stay in touch with their friends. CHECK.point eLearning asked him about the development of the learning solution "Mobile Stocking Training System", a learning-by-doing simulation for the retail trade. » MORE
Meeting Gen Y Training Demands
Dubai (UAE), November 2008 - "Unlike all previous generations, generation Y is probably the largest and only truly global generation", says Fadi Abdul Khalek, CEO of UKS in the United Arab Emirates. CHECK.point eLearning asked him in which ways Gen Y's demands differ from those of previous generations and in what way new technologies can help. » MORE
IBM: Informal Learning in School, University & Business
Munich (GER), November 2008 - Rank-and-file teachers are normally lone fighters. Therefore, an exchange of ideas and information with colleagues beyond school and university walls would be advantageous. It is the basis of informal learning and, as recent studies show, guarantees more interesting education. But there is often a lack of technical resources and proper organisational structures. To resolve this deficit and to strengthen collaboration, IBM offers a combined bundle of software and services. » MORE
Global Knowledge as a Google Certified Training Partner
Wokingham (UK), November 2008 - Global Knowledge, a provider of IT and Business training, has announced that it is joining the Google Enterprise Partner programme and will specialize in delivering instructor-led Google Search Appliance Training in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). » MORE
Premier IT Group Acquires Major Training Ltd
London (UK), November 2008 - Premier IT Group, a workforce-performance-improvement specialist has announced the acquisition of Major Training, a London-based company providing IT training for the creative sector. After a number of years of cooperation, the two companies are now joining forces permanently. » MORE
Driving Down the Cost of Training
Ware (UK), November 2008 - Staff motivation is more important than ever during difficult times. But while costs need to be kept down and productivity increased, this is not an easy challenge. The Complete Trainer offers solutions that make in-house training easier and more effective. » MORE
