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digital publishing Italy’s engagement in EU Project Munich/Pavia/Rabat, March 2006. Within the topical rubric of globalisation, European interests are being pursued beyond EU borders, as in the case of the EuropeAid Co-operation Office. Among the projects being sponsored by EuropAid are multi-media foreign language educational measures in nations with close proximity to the EU. [more...] Kineo launches elearning Services Brighton, March 2006 – Following the publication of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, Kineo is pleased to announce the launch of its Age 2006 and Age Awareness elearning programme . [more...] Foundation selects WebCT Vista for eLearning access Berne, London, March 2006 – Students and tutors at universities across Switzerland benefit from progressive eLearning technology, thanks to the adoption of the WebCT Vista academic enterprise system by the Swiss Education and Research Network (SWITCH). [more...] Advertisement
The new way to learn – www.learninghour.com Dubai, March 2006 - (by UmmeSalma Mujtaba) Where online education is the current BUZZword, www.learninghour.com - launched in Dubai – has been started by a group of IIT and IIM alumni from India. Partnered with a technology company in Sweden and developed by a pool of teachers in Delhi, the IIM Graduate, along with its batch mates, is out to make learning a different experience. [more...] A new adaptive and multilingual eLearning system Hannover, March 2006 – At CeBIT 2006, computer scientists from Saarbrücken presented a trendsetting online learning environment and math courses for schools and universities. Developed by a European research consortium, LeActiveMath delivers an innovative web-based, intelligent, multilingual eLearning system. [more...] Apple: from podcasting to coursecasting Cupertino, March 2006 – A recent issue of Class Notes: Weekly Insights on the Education Industry, an education investment newsletter published by the Robert W. Baird Education Services team, reports that Apple Computer is adding coursecasting to its list of offerings. [more...] Advertisement microlearning conference 2006 Fostering a network of networked learning environments San Diego, March 2006 – Designed to achieve the next phase of online learning – eLearning 2.0 – Blackboard has announced its "Beyond Initiative", which consists of four bold inaugural projects that Blackboard will tackle in collaboration with clients. Chief Executive Officer Michael Chasen and Chairman Matthew Pittinsky unveiled the initiative during their annual keynote on the opening day of Blackboard's users’ conference, Bb World 2006. [more...] Global Knowledge acquires Azlan Training EMEA Maidenhead, March 2006 – Global Knowledge has completed the acquisition of Azlan Training from publicly-quoted TechData Corporation. The merger of Global Knowledge's European operations with those of Azlan Training will establish Global Knowledge as a big player in Europe's IT training sector. The combined business will operate in twelve countries and generate revenues of approximately $100 million USD. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. [more...] The UK NHS achieves rapid SCORM content production Milton Keynes, March 2006 – After a worldwide LCMS evaluation at the start of 2005, Giunti Labs’ learn eXact LCMS platform was selected as the Learning Content Management solution for the R-ITI Project (Radiology – Integrated Training Initiative), a collaborative initiative between the Royal College of Radiologists, the Department of Health, and the NHS (UK National Health Service). R-ITI was established to create innovative ways to improve the training of junior radiologists in the UK health system. [more...] OnDemand Software joins the Mercury Alliance Program King of Prussia (USA), March 2006 — OnDemand Software, a division of Global Knowledge, announced that the company has joined the Mercury Alliance Program. Mercury Interactive Corporation, the global leader in business technology optimization (BTO) software, is a provider for the alliance program for technology and software vendors that offer complementary products to help customers optimize the business outcomes of IT. In addition, Mercury has validated the integration of OnDemand Personal Navigator with Mercury Quality Center™. [more...] Advertisement Education and Socio-Economic Research and Consulting IEEE World symposia held at the University of Tokushima Tokushima, Japan, March 2006 – (by Bob Harrison, Education Adviser, Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd.) Following hard on the heels of Mlearn 2005 , this IEEE event provided a focus for the leading thinkers, researchers, and practitioners engaged in the development of wireless and mobile technology in education. [more...] Conference on Gender in Educational Games and eLearning Krems, March 2006 – From 6 -8 July, 2006 the International Conference on Gender in Educational Games and Gender Sensitive Approaches to eLearning brings together researchers in eLearning, Gender Studies, and Computer Game Studies in order to discuss new original research dealing with gender issues in education and gaming. [more...] International conference at the University of Tallinn, Estonia Tallinn, March 2006 – The objective of this conference, which will take place April 7 – 8, 2006 at the Tallinn University, is to discuss the future of Estonian higher education and introduce various solutions offered by novel pedagogical approaches and technological innovations. [more...] Improving the learning process
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New York, March 2006 – In his keynote presentation at the Worldwide Education and Research Conference (WWERC), Scott McNealy, chairman and CEO of Sun Microsystems, highlighted the importance of utilizing collaborative technologies to increase the development and reach of educational tools. McNealy introduced innovative technology advancements and alliances that deliver new platforms for research and implementation and will enable new communities to share and interact in order to build skills for the next generation of technology development. 
Amsterdam, March 2006 – IOS Press has launched a new book series called "The Future of Learning", whose aim is to present the latest advances in this important area, based on a sound foundation. Pedagogic, economic, structural, and organizational aspects are treated, as well as the latest technologies, the influence of changing attitudes, and globalization. Updated, well-founded information that can be used in improving the learning process in both formal and informal contexts is provided.