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Management Education

EFMD Special Workshop with Henry Mintzberg

Brussels (BE), March 2013 - On 16 May, EFMD will organise a one-day seminar on the theme "Developing Practicing Managers and their Organisations". The even will be led by Henry Mintzberg, Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies, McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management, CA together with his two colleagues, Dr. Leslie K. Breiter, Cycle Director, IMHL and IMPM Programs, McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management, CA; and Dora Koop, Director, McGill University Executive Institute, CA. » MORE

Learning Behaviour

MEDEAnet Webinar on the Use of Videos for Teaching

Brussels (BE), March 2013 - The fifth MEDEAnet webinar on the use of videos for teaching takes place on 21 March 2013. This one-hour webinar will provide you with an overview on how you can best integrate video in your course settings and the effect it can have on learning behaviour. » MORE

UNESCO Chairs

Keynote Speakers for LINQ 2013 Confirmed

Brussels (BE)/Rome (I), March 2013 - The second European Conference on "Learning Innovations and Quality" (LINQ 2013) has announced several high-ranking speakers to be present during the event on 16-17 May at the global headquarters of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy. Figures such as the esteemed Prof. Dr. Rory McGreal and Prof. Dr. Fred Mulder, both UNESCO chairs for open educational resources (OER), as well as Christian-Friedrich Lettmayer, Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP), will contribute their experience to the Conference. » MORE

Call for Proposals

2013 Eportfolio Forum in Canberra / Australia

Canberra (AU), March 2013 - The 2013 Eportfolio Forum (EportForum), being held at the University of Canberra on 03 October, is calling for proposals based on the theme Digital Identities, Footprints and Networks. The Forum will showcase eportfolio practice in Australia and beyond from all levels of education, as well as from industry and professional associations. » MORE

Call for Papers

Mobile Learning Applications in Higher Education

Barcelona (E), February 2013 - For many educators, mobile technology in the field of teaching and learning has recently become one of the most important areas of research. Mobile learning has become a strategic topic for many organisations concerned with education. Therefore, the Universities and Knowledge Society Journal (RUSC) is calling for the next monographic dossier on this topic. » MORE

Diverse Topics

Call for Papers for eLBa 2013

Rostock (GER), February 2013 - The sixth international conference "eLearning Baltics" (eLBa) 2013, which will take place 20 - 21 June 2013 in Rostock, Germany will again bring together researchers, practitioners, and scientists; business people and users; people using eLearning products and services; as well as people producing them. » MORE

People People

iVentiv Executive Knowledge Exchange Events

London (UK), February 2013 - Senior HR and L&D professionals have confirmed they are first and foremost "people people", rather than "technology" people, though they recognise the power of technology in the business mix. This was the feedback from senior HR professionals who came together from all across Europe for the recent iVentiv Talent Management Executive Knowledge Exchange in Cologne, Germany. » MORE

Mahoodle

Lowering the Barriers to Building Capability

Adelaide (AU), February 2013 - The 2013 Moodle-Mahara Meetup, being held on 8 May in Adelaide, is calling for proposals to present based on the theme "lowering the barriers to building capability". The event will showcase how Moodle and Mahara are lowering the barriers to online learning through better integration, also known as Mahoodle. » MORE

Fourth Year in a Row

Speexx Named Platinum Winner of e-Excellence 2013

Munich (GER), February 2013 - Speexx, a global provider of online corporate communication- skills training, has been awarded its fourth Seal of e-Excellence in a row. Speexx was selected for the highest category (Platinum) and will be honoured with the prestigious Seal at the forthcoming CeBIT conference in Hannover, Germany. » MORE

Mobile World Congress

UK's most innovative mobile company to be crowned

Barcelona (E), February 2013 - Five UK mobile companies will battle it out at Mobile World Congress 2013 to become the UK's most innovative mobile company. As part of the Smart UK Project, the five finalists, Made in Mind, OpenSignal, Paddle, RealVNC, and Skin Analytics, will pitch their innovation to a panel of expert judges. » MORE