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Dubai (UAE), August 2008 - Universal Knowledge Solutions (UKS), a learning-solutions enabler from the Middle East, has become an affiliate member of the European Learning Industry Group (ELIG), an open consortium of leading providers in the field of innovative knowledge and learning solutions. A prominent goal of the cooperation is to collaborate in activating the same level of private-public partnership in the Middle East that is shaping the European learning-solution space.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Online education is where the business and academic worlds collide. So how can one take the successes of real life and apply them to the virtual classroom? By producing lifelong learners. Successful organizations are the ones that have developed generative learning skills focusing on the team. In this article, New York-area educator Edward Volchok shows how team projects can make for a better classroom environment and eventual success in the marketplace.

Source: eLearn Magazine (Top Stories from eLearn Magazine)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:38:37 GMT

Case study: National College for School Leadership cuts carbon ...
PublicTechnology.net, UK - 1 hour ago
?WebEx was an initiative of the e-learning team initially and has spread to a number of other teams,? explains James. ?Now we want adoption to extend across ...

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London (UK), August 2008 - Robin Mason is Professor of Educational Technology at the UK's Open University. Kirsten Seegm�ller interviewed her for CHECK.point eLearning on how social software in higher education could change the way teachers and learners interact. She will give a Key Note on this topic on Wednesday, September 17th 2008 on the GMW08 Conference.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

A learnscape is the platform where knowledge workers collaborate, solve problems, converse, share ideas, brainstorm, learn, relate to others, talk, explain, communicate, conceptualize, tell stories, help one another, teach, serve customers, keep up to date, meet one another, forge partnerships, build communities, and distribute information. Learnscapes are where and how modern work is performed-including workplace learning.

Source: eLearn Magazine (Top Stories from eLearn Magazine)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:24:19 GMT

Administrators say Global Campus on track
Daily Illini, IL - 1 hour ago
In the past eight months, Silva has completed four courses within his program, a masters of education with a concentration in e-learning and started a fifth ...

Vilnius (LT), August 2008 - Following scrutiny of diverse systems, Lithuania has selected Blackboard ePortfolio for an important educational task. The decision was made by LieDM, the national eLearning initiative, which is a part of the new Lithuanian Virtual University funding program.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Taking an online course takes time. A poorly designed course, or one that doesn't teach effectively, means lost time that can never be recovered. Time is one of the most precious commodities we have, but in our current economic climate, especially, cost matters too. So I wondered what happens when online students want a refund—or even seek out programs offering a money back guarantee.

Source: eLearn Magazine (Top Stories from eLearn Magazine)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:19:17 GMT

Global Campus on track, administrators say
Daily Illini, IL - 1 hour ago
In the past eight months, Silva has completed four courses within his program, a masters of education with a concentration in e-learning and started a fifth ...

Munich (GER), August 2008 - digital publishing (dp), a German online language-training service provider, has received three "Worlddidac Awards". The honors were granted for dp's corporate solution "CLT Intensive" online language school, the private consumer products "English Interactive Language Tour", and the firm's "Business English Intensive Course".

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:18:13 GMT

Who in OC is giving money for and against gay marriage ban?
OCRegister, CA - 2 hours ago
... and children," said Hobbins, a Mormon and founder of www.familyiq.com, a Web site that offers e-learning courses designed to strengthen families. ...

Leeds (UK), August 2008 - Dr. Itiel Dror is senior lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience at the School of Psychology at the University of Southampton. He is keynote speaker at the Association for Learning Technology's (ALT) annual conference, from 9-11 September at the University of Leeds, UK. The interview was conducted by Catherine Dhanjal.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:09:11 GMT

Nasscom to start IT training program at universities
Siliconindia.com, India - 2 hours ago
"Nasscom, along with a large e-learning company and a technology company, has formed a consortium to bring vocational training to about 30000 degree ...

Banbury (UK), August 2008 - Matchett's newly launched tool called "Managing Virtual or Remote Teams" (MVRT) sets out to lessen the negative environmental and economic impacts of running global teams in multinational organisations.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:31:32 GMT

Preview lectures, study using iTunes U
Flyer News, OH - 4 hours ago
David Wright, UD?s director of curriculum innovation and e-learning, thinks this new way for students to learn beyond the classroom has great potential. ...

Boston, MA (USA), August 2008 � OutStart, a provider of software for learning and social software, has received certification from salesforce.com for its product SellingEdge.com. SellingEdge.com provides access to crucial expertise for sales people, creates links between sources of information, and gives users the possibility to contribute their knowledge.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:29:05 GMT

IT training to varsity students soon
Financial Express, India - 11 hours ago
?Nasscom, along with a large e-learning company and a technology company, has formed a consortium to bring vocational training to about 30000 degree ...

Boston, MA (USA), August 2008 � The Distance Learning 2012 Study, conducted by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) and the Hale Group, will examine the steps necessary to ensure success for distance learning into the next decade. The report will provide universities and corporations with data-driven insight and strategic recommendations on opportunities in the growing distance-learning market.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:31:27 GMT

PLATO Learning Reports Order Growth for Second Consecutive Quarter
dBusinessNews Minneapolis (press release), MN - 7 hours ago
MINNEAPOLIS -- PLATO Learning, Inc. , a leading provider of K?adult e-learning solutions, today announced that total orders grew 5% to $27.7 million for the ...

London (UK), August 2008 - IT professionals in over 160 countries across the globe can now use Computer-Based Testing (CBT) solutions provided by the British Computer Society (BCS) and Pearson VUE. A strong network of secure testing centres and innovative technology enable the delivery of a professional and customer-friendly service on a large scale.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:10:37 GMT

Learning Technologies Africa to boost IT education
Vanguard, Nigeria - 7 hours ago
Computer and Associated Products Limited, in partnership with European Institute for E-learning have concluded arrangements to host this year?s Learning ...

London (UK), August 2008 - PPi, a learning-solutions company in the UK, will provide skills to soldiers and deliver training programmes on all aspects of the IS systems in military locations across the UK and Germany for the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) over the next two to three years.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:53:04 GMT

Business & Finance : IHRDC Announces IPIMS Licensing for the ...
Prudent Press Agency (press release), Netherlands - 15 hours ago
The company's e-Learning program, the International Petroleum Industry Multimedia System (IPIMS), is licensed by over 60 companies worldwide.

Johannesburg (ZA), August 2008 � Several new learning DVDs have been released in South Africa, including an ABC DVD made for South African children, a K53 Licence tutorial, a Zulu Language course, and information about labour laws.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Birmingham (UK), August 2008 - The "World of Learning" is taking place November 19th and 20th in Birmingham. The conference brings together senior learning and development professionals with leading experts and practitioners in the field. Delegates gain automatic free entry to the World of Learning Exhibition, allowing access to new suppliers, products, and services.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Sestri Levante (IT), August 2008 - A User Group event on "Open Repositories, Unleashing Content" and the DECOM 2008 workshop on "Digital Educational Publishing" - in partnership with ELIG - will be held at Giunti Labs' headquarters in Sestri Levante, Italy, from the 21st to the 23rd of October 2008.

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)

Maastricht (NL)/Paris (FR), August 2008 � Three conferences organised by EIfEL, the European Institute for eLearning, are coming up: one in Maastricht from the 22nd � 24th of October entitled "ePortfolio & Digital Identity 2008" and two in Paris on January 19th and 20th, the "iLearning Forum 2009" and the "RAC 2009".

Source: CHECK.point-eLearning.com (eLearning news service)