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Themen

Key Industry Issues

Innovation, Future Talent, and Technology

David CavalloBirmingham (UK), June 20914 - Geoff McDonald, vice president of HR at Unilever; Craig Weiss, founder of eLearning 24/7; David Cavallo, research scientist and director of future learning at MIT; and Laura Overton of Towards Maturity will be among the keynote speakers at this year's World of Learning Conference & Exhibition. Each year, experts from across the UK come together to share their expertise at this renowned international event, taking place this year on 30 September - 1 October at Birmingham's NEC. The World of Learning features a world-class conference, where expert speakers, including these inspiring keynotes, will share key industry knowledge. » MORE

Call for Proposals

USDLA: The International Forum for Women in eLearning

Boston, MA (USA), June 2014 - The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) has opened the call for proposals for the sixth International Forum for Women in eLearning conference to be held 03-05 December 2014 at the Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, TX. » MORE

Opportunity

Jane Hart on Transforming Organisational Learning

Jane HartLondon (UK), June 2014 - Social-learning consultant Jane Hart is presenting at the Learning and Skills Group Conference on how L&D can help organisational learning to become more relevant. With seemingly unlimited access to information today, individuals are changing the way they learn - and organisations need to catch up. The old ways of training, whether in the classroom or online, are no longer compelling. » MORE

Going "Open"

How We Will Work, Live and Learn in the Future

London (UK), May 2014 - The Learning and Skills Group Conference, on June 17 at Olympia 2 in London, will open with a keynote address from David Price OBE on the transformation taking place in how we learn, followed by a further twelve presentations on important subjects in organisational learning. » MORE

ICDE SCOP 2014

The Presidents' Summit on Open Education Models

Bali (ID), May 2014 - The programme and keynote speakers have been announced for this year's ICDE Standing Conference of Presidents (SCOP) meeting, which will gather the leadership of institutions with a stake in blended learning and open and distance learning. » MORE

Bids for Proposal

ICDE Quality-Standards Study

ICDEOslo (NO), May 2014 - The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) invites bids for proposals to undertake a study of existing quality guidelines, benchmarks, and standards. ICDE needs to establish an overview of the global situation with regard to existing relevant standards and guidelines for open, distance, flexible, and online education, including eLearning. The study will provide overview, analysis, and recommendations to ICDE's future work on quality guidelines, benchmarks, and standards. » MORE

eLearning Africa

Changing Lives with the Touch of a Button

UgandaKampala (UG), May 2014 - A spotlight will shine on the rising stars of Uganda's technology and education scene this year, as Kampala plays host to the eLearning Africa 2014 Conference later this month. A key focus will also be on those in the nation who don't yet have the access and education allowing them to reach their potential. » MORE

Digital Wonderland

Fifth Drucker Challenge Contest launched

Vienna (A), May 2014 - The 2014 Peter Drucker Challenge Essay and Video Contest has been launched, providing the opportunity for the young generation to participate in the Drucker Forum. Due date for the essay contest is 01 July and for the video contest 15 July. » MORE

Call for Papers

ODL and the Internationalization of Learning in Brazil

Curitiba (BR), May 2014 - The Conference will held 06-09 October 2014 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. The event opens space for researchers, educators, and organizational leaders to present their scientific investigations based on research; to present reports of innovative experiences; to take part in round tables with specialists from Brazil and other countries; to present lectures; to be included in working teams in diverse acting fields; and to make professional contacts. » MORE

DETC Grants Two Awards

Penn Foster People Honored

Scranton, PA (USA), May 2014 - Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and hybrid education designed to address the skills gap in America, is proud to announce that the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) has recognized two of Penn Foster's superstars. » MORE