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Ambow Online

Strategic Cooperation between Education and Bank

Beijing (CN), June 2013 - Ambow Education Holding Ltd., a national provider of educational and career-enhancement services in China, has announced that Beijing Ambow Online Software Co., Ltd., the Company's wholly owned subsidiary in China, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Bank of Beijing, Weigongcun Branch. Pursuant to the Strategic Cooperation Agreement, subject to entering into specific agreements, BOB plans to provide Ambow Online and its affiliates with comprehensive finance services, including providing credit line, financing service, financial consulting service, settlement service, cash management service, and wealth-management service. The initial term of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement is one year. » more

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A Revolutionary New Video-communication Tool

Montpellier (F), June 2013 - Tixeo has revealed a new video-communication tool totally different from what's been seen before. Helleo promises to be the world's fastest communication tool, as well as the easiest to use. The icing on the cake is that Helleo runs in an HTML5 web browser with no plugin! » more

Staff-generated Input

The Role of eLearning in Improving Healthcare Services

London (UK), June 2013 - Webanywhere has produced a white paper in response to the Francis Report, which highlights how eLearning can help meet the recommendations set out by Sir Robert Francis QC. The Francis Report was published in February to help the healthcare sector avoid the issues uncovered within Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. It cited failings in patient care and a system of secrecy, defensiveness, and lack of adequate training. Webanywhere, a provider of eLearning systems for businesses, developed the paper to show healthcare organisations how eLearning can help with the implementation of the Report's recommendations. » more

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Docebo Helps

From Classroom Training to Online Learning Programs

Naples (I), June 2013 - Docebo and Trinity Mirror have presented a best practice that syndicates the value of learning-management systems and how eLearning can support quality and customized programs for learners across the UK. It proves the benefits provided by a cloud-based LMS like Docebo, which include learners being able to reach their educational and informational resources anywhere via the Internet and from any device. For Trinity Mirror, it means a tangible competitive advantage to support blended trainings. » more

Free guidelines

Challenge: Re-examine the Talentmanagement Strategy

Munich (GER), June 2013 – Speexx, a global provider of online communication-skills training, has called for global organisations to capitalise on greater talent development and mobility. In support of this practice, Speexx is offering a number of free online resources to HR and L&D professionals worldwide. » more

Global Training

IMIST Online Adopted by Sakhalin Oil and Gas Project

Aberdeen (UK), June 2013 – Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project has adopted OPITO IMIST (International Minimum Industry Safety Training) Online, the ground-breaking global training initiative delivered by Atlas for the oil and gas industry. Sakhalin Energy has committed to rolling out IMIST across the Sakhalin-2 project over the next three years, and over 2,000 staff and contractors will complete the online safety training programme. » more

"eAcademies"

Virtual College Celebrates One-millionth Learner

Illkey (UK), June 2013 - Ilkley-based Virtual College, a pioneer of learning online, recently passed the milestone of one million online learners. The company is predicting over 25% growth in sales for 2013 and remains confident that its unique proposition and market position will see the business through an exciting period ahead. » more

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Free IMC White Paper on Social Business-process Guidance

Saarbrücken (GER), June 2013 - Training experts such as the renowned blogger Jane Hart regard social-workplace learning as the logical consequence of traditional eLearning concepts. In its current white paper, IMC addresses the question of what social learning actually means and how the concept can be implemented within the framework of informal training measures. » more

Ian Godfrey

Making History with an Internet Marathon Project

Adelaide (AU), June 2013 - Ian Godfrey wants to see just how high the wave of social media and viral buzz can take him. His new site, www.onehundredmillionhits.com, is the centerpiece of an ambitious, one-of-a-kind Internet experiment. The goal is for the site to tally 100 million hits in a mere 100 days. A counter on the site will record each unique visit. » more

Global Knowledge UK

Microsoft Learning Partner of the Year 2013

Wokingham (UK), June 2013 - Global Knowledge UK, a provider in IT and business-skills training, has won Learning Partner of the Year 2013 in Microsoft’s prestigious Worldwide Partner Awards. "We are very proud to be recognised as Microsoft Learning Partner of the Year for our innovation," said Allan Pettman, UK Managing Director at Global Knowledge. "This award reflects our commitment to providing new and flexible learning solutions, such as V&C Select™, to Microsoft channels and customers." » more

Little’s Britain

Technology’s effects on bedroom activities

London (UK), June 2013 - (by Bob Little) According to a survey of 1,000 commuters in London, carried out by Infosecurity Europe, 29% of people look at emails - on computers or smartphones - and catch up on work while they’re in bed, especially if they can’t sleep. Apparently, 15% of them do this at the same time as their partner is doing exactly the same thing.» more

University of Nottingham

Completely Wireless Learning Environment

London (UK), June 2013 - BT iNet, one of the IT-services arms of BT Business, has been awarded a £1.3million wireless-local-area network (WLAN) deployment contract by the University of Nottingham. The project is designed to improve standards across the institution by opening up a host of possibilities for the way teaching and learning, as well as research projects, are conducted. » more

Not for Profit

New Association to Stimulate Use of Media in Education

Brussels (BE), June 2013 – Six European organisations active in the field of media-supported learning have got together to found a new not-for-profit international association to promote and stimulate the use of media as a way to enhance innovation and creativity in teaching and learning across all levels of education and training in Europe. The founding members are CSP, an innovative Italian research agency; ATiT, a Belgian media company; the French university network AUNEGE; the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) in Ireland; Estonia’s Information Technology Foundation for Education (HITSA); and KU Leuven in Belgium. » more

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Casio’s Projection Technology Lights up Classrooms

Dover, NJ (USA), June 2013 - Casio America, Inc., a manufacturer of projection technology, has developed a variety of solutions geared for the education sector. Since the introduction of Casio's LampFreeTM projection technology in 2010, the company has spoken with educators to better understand their challenges and identify areas where they still needed assistance. Understanding the need for advanced technology on a limited budget, the company's breadth of educator tools were developed, delivering tailored solutions to increase efficiency and dynamically transform the classroom. » more

New Categories

"The Security Oscars" Are Open for Nominations

London (UK), June 2013 - The nomination process for the 2013 Security Excellence Awards - organised by UBM Live - is now open. Celebrating its fifteenth year in 2013, this highly prestigious industry-awards scheme is specifically designed to commend and honour the very best professionals, projects, and processes that the UK and international security sectors have to offer. » more

"Pre-incubator"

Turning Teachers into Tech Entrepreneurs

Cambridge (UK), June 2013 - Leading UK exam board OCR is launching a new initiative to help teachers design and create innovative educational technology for use in the classroom. A series of regional events starting this September, followed by intensive residential technology "pre-incubator" camps will, for the first time, give teachers the chance to develop new educational technology for themselves to help improve teaching and learning and potentially make money for their schools. » more

Thought Provoking

Spencer Kelly to Speak at LEARNING LIVE

Coventry (UK), June 2013 - Guests of LEARNING LIVE, to convene 11-12 September 2013, are to gain a fascinating insight into business-critical technologies as Spencer Kelly, presenter of a popular weekly news television programme, will be a guest keynote speaker on 12 September. » more

Multi-device Functionalit

Opens-source Authoring- tool Project

Brighton (UK), June 2013 - City & Guilds and Kineo are inviting interested organisations to come together to discuss making Adapt, their award-winning multi-device eLearning framework, into an open-source project. The afternoon event takes place from 2-5pm on 02 July at Goldsmiths Centre, 42 Britton Street, London, EC1M 5AD. The organisers will demonstrate the Adapt authoring framework and lead a discussion on turning the product into a collaborative open-source project. » more

Open Call

Ideas, Research Results, and Teaching Practices Wanted

Brussels (BE), June 2013 - Are you working on technology-enhanced learning? Would you like to "test" your ideas and research results with experts in the field? Do you want to join a "hands-on" community of eLearning experts and practitioners? The HoTEL project has launched an open call to eLearning practitioners to help spot quality innovations that encompass concrete technology-enhanced learning activities. » more

GUIDE Conference 2013

Can Online Ed Help Overcome the Economic Crisis?

Athens (GR), June 2013 - "The global economic crisis and its consequences on national educational systems: Can online education contribute to overcoming the crisis?" This is the main question the VI International GUIDE Conference 2013 will try to answer in Athens, Greece on 03-04 October 2013. Organized under the patronage of Greece’s Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, the event will provide a comparative analysis of the effects of governmental policies on new training and research strategies in response to the economic crisis. In particular, the Conference will highlight the role of digital technologies in providing cost-effective equal learning opportunities, while maintaining high-quality university education. » more

Successful Conclusion

LINQ 2013 at FAO in Rome

Rome (I), June 2013 - More than 200 attendees from four continents and over thirty countries contributed to a vibrant conference dialogue at LINQ 2013 on 16 – 17 May. LINQ 2013 participants gathered at the global headquarters of the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy to discuss the future of international learning innovations and quality. » more