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» Newsletter CHECK.point eLearning, European News, 11/02/2016 - www.checkpoint-elearning.com - ISSN 1613-4710
Benchmark Survey Highlights Learning Sector's Highs and Lows Stoke Prior (UK), February 2016 - The 2016 benchmark study from specialist recruitment consultant Blue Eskimo has revealed that more than three quarters of the UK's learning professionals wish to change jobs - despite being happy in their roles. The learning professionals’ annual work-and-salary survey released by Blue Eskimo reveals that the numbers looking to change role are at an all-time high, up from 67% in last year's survey to 78% this year. » more Sales Outlets Create eLearning Unveils Its Unconventional LMS Glasgow (UK), February 2016 - The LMS from Create eLearning is a hybrid platform that caters for coaching, mentoring, online, and face-to-face training and learning. Moreover, users can configure it to deliver learning materials anywhere in the world, in any language, and on any delivery device. » more Interactivity Raptivity Unveils Engagement Analytics Puna (IN), February 2016 - Raptivity, an eLearning interactivity-builder software application from Harbinger Knowledge Products, has unveiled a futuristic demonstration of engagement analytics. Engagement analytics provides eLearning developers and administrators with sophisticated insights into what’s working and what’s not working with their interactive content by means of a user-friendly dashboard and deep-reaching analytical software. » more Integrated Solution EDF Energy Reduces Induction-Training Process by 75% London (UK), February 2016 - ATS Multimedia has developed an innovative training system that has streamlined registration, training delivery, and assessment at the UK’s biggest construction site. "At HPC we aim to deliver the highest quality of training to our team in the most effective and efficient ways possible that is accessible by all" – Peter Caunce, EDF. » more In the Flow Learnings on Game-Based Learning Vienna (A), February 2016 - (by Jochen Kranzer, ovos GmbH) Serious games are mostly digital games that go beyond pure entertainment. They transport serious content that is, if done well, integrated seamlessly into the game’s mechanics and workings. This medium allows the player to engage with the content while following the rules and task of the game. The simple formula "game goal" = "learning goal" leads to a merging of the players’ intentions and provides a motivating learning experience in the flow of game play. » more Advertisement Virtual Classroom MicroTek Announces Expansion of EMEA Presence Chicago, IL (USA), February 2016 - MicroTek, an industry leader in training-room rentals and virtual delivery solutions, is continuing its growth and expansion into the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region to meet the increased global demand for their training delivery solutions. » more Gen Y Worker Skill Pill Launches Digital Learning for Millennials London (UK), February 2016 - Skill Pill, a leading digital-learning provider, is launching a new "pack" of learning – videos and templates – to support the Gen Y worker, in association with publisher John Wiley. » more High-Quality Curriculum KPMG Wins Major Training Contract with Civil Service London (UK), February 2016 - KPMG is delighted to announce it has been awarded a landmark contract to deliver high-quality, innovative learning to over 400,000 civil servants nationwide. A consortium of companies led by KPMG won the formal tender process managed by Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Civil Service Learning (CSL) and will deliver learning programmes for civil servants across the country from March 2016. » more Academy Superheroes A Training Community for Growth Engineering’s LMS customers Windsor (UK), February 2016 - Growth Engineering, a multi-award-winning learning-technologies company, has launched a new dedicated platform for all of its customers to share best practise and learn about the product. Academy Superheroes is a training community for all of Growth Engineering's Academy LMS customers. » more xAPI Learning Technologies Group Acquires Rustici Software Brighton (UK), February 2016 - Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), a publicly listed learning-technologies agency, has acquired the entire share capital of Rustici Software, a global market leader in eLearning standards conformance. » more Advertisement Bibliometrics A New Analysis Tool Barcelona (E), February 2016 - The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) Library has developed an internal management and consultation database of bibliometric information called bibliometrics. This tool stores the UOC's scientific articles (originals, reviews, proceedings papers, editorial materials, book reviews, letters) and enables users to analyse quality based on international and national bibliometric indicators. » more Cylix New Prevent Duty eLearning Course for Universities Bath (UK), February 2016 - Cylix's new eLearning course will provide HE staff with a practical guide to implementing the UK government’s Prevent duty sensitively and effectively. All universities now have a legal duty to implement robust policies and procedures for countering the threat posed by radicalisation, and a key part of this is the provision of appropriate training, so that everyone knows what’s expected of them and what they need to do if they have any concerns. » more Security Standards IMC successfully attains the ISO 27001 certification Saarbrücken (GER), February 2016 - ISO 27001 offers companies a systematic, structured approach to better safeguard the privacy and integrity of their data and increase the availability of their IT systems. In order to fulfil ISO 27001 requirements, IMC AG prepared for about a year by implementing a number of different organisational and technical measures. » more Scalable and Secure Agylia Launch Brings Agility to the LMS World Bristol (UK), February 2016 - CM Group, a global leader in the field of innovative eLearning and mobile learning solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of Agylia (previously known as Luminosity). » more EU Project Authenticate Student Identity throughout the eAssessment Barcelona (E), February 2016 - The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) will lead the European Union innovation and research project TeSLA (Adaptive Trust-based eAssessment System for Learning), which within a few years must enable students to be assessed online at the different learning stages. The project, presented on 26 January at the "Sala Europa" of the Representation of the European Commission in Barcelona, is funded by the European Commission within the European framework programme Horizon 2020. » more Advertisement Mobile World Congress Mobile Edge Computing Solution for Outdoor Environments San Jose, CA / Yokneam, IL (USA), February 2016 - ADLINK Technology, Inc., a global provider of cloud-based services, intelligent gateways, and embedded building blocks for edge devices that enable the Internet of Things (IoT), and Saguna, the mobile-edge-computing (MEC) pioneer making mobile broadband faster, simpler and more economical, have announced a joint MEC solution designed for d eployments in harsh outdoor environments.» more The MASIE Center Hands-On Learning Innovations LAB Saratoga Springs, NY (USA), February 2016 - Elliott Masie has announced a new Learning Innovations LAB to be held at The MASIE Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, 14-16 March 2016. Learning apps, learning personalization, user content, virtual reality and gamification are just some of the hands-on explorations planned for a small group of learning colleagues in a two-and-a-half-day intensive exploration and lab experience at the 10,000-square-foot MASIE Learning LAB in Saratoga Springs. » more Three Years Extended deadline for the UOC Doctoral Programmes Barcelona (E), February 2016 - The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is offering grants for three doctoral programmes for the 2016/2017 academic year. The extended deadline for applications for the doctoral programmes is 15 February 2016. The call for grant applications for the Information and Knowledge Society Doctoral Programme, the Education and ICT (eLearning) Doctoral Programme, and the Network and Information Technologies Doctoral Programme is open. » more Creative Company Approach Excellence in Business Training Award for Sponge UK Plymouth (UK), February 2016 - Sponge UK , a provider of custom-made eLearning, has come out top in the category of "Outstanding Commitment to Training" for a medium-size business at the "Excellence in Business Training Awards 2016", hosted by Cornwall College Business. » more Silver and Bronze ZAVANGO Wins Learning-Industry Accolades Montréal (CA) / The Hague (NL), February 2016 - ZAVANGO Corporation, a leader in modern learning technology, has won two coveted Brandon Hall Group awards for their Engage Platform. The focus for these awards was Zavango’s interactive video, video assessment, and video analytics technology. The company was awarded a silver with its customer Online Trading Academy and another bronze award for Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology‎. » more Learning Partnerships EFMD Excellence in Practice Awards 2016 Brussels (BE); February 2016 – The EFMD Excellence in Practice Awards (EiP) have developed into one of the leading global awards that recognise excellence in learning-and-development partnerships. In difficult times, it’s crucial to reinforce the importance of investments in leadership, professional, talent, and organisation development. » more Dual-Track Session Training of Intercultural Trainers in Krakow Krakow (PL), February 2016 - Young SIETAR will be hosting the TOIT 2016 in Krakow. Interested individuals can participate in a two-and-a-half-day Training of Intercultural Trainers workshop that will be co-designing and -facilitating in Europe on behalf of Young SIETAR. The dual-track session will take place 18-20 March. » more Universities United International Centre for Research into Social Entrepreneurship Barcelona (E), February 2016 - (by Guida Fullana) Together with six Catalan universities and business schools, the UOC has met with the management of the Yunus Centre, led by the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Muhammad Yunus, to create a Social Business Centre in Barcelona, an academic space that will foster social entrepreneurship and innovation to fight youth unemployment in the capital. The meeting was held on 26 January as part of the Social Business City Barcelona conference. » more

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