Themen

Five Arguments

Spreadsheet Simulations for Learning Solutions

Mumbai (IN), December 2013 - Tata Interactive System's modelling consultant Arvind Waghmare explores the development and business benefits that spreadsheet simulations would yield. Simulations as a medium of learning and planning has been gaining widespread acceptance in several organizations. Companies investing in simulations have access to a variety of choices in terms of technology. High-end technology solutions are not the only choice. » MORE

Better Outcomes

Norfolk & Suffolk Dementia Alliance Launches -œLet's Talk-

Pleasanton, CA (USA) / London (UK), December 2013 - Toolwire has announced Norfolk and Suffolk Dementia Alliance's launch of a new range of online learning tools to help users develop essential skills in communicating with people living with dementia. The series of digital-media simulations called -œLet's Talk- enables professional caregivers, family, and friends to immerse themselves in real-life situations and to see the results of their decisions or actions first hand. » MORE

Little's Britain

Product review: New version of Raptivity

Bob LittleLondon (UK), December 2013 - (by Bob Little) Harbinger Group's Raptivity is among the most well-known of the wizard-led interactivity building software tools for the professional learning designer/ developer. It comes with a library of pre-built templates, including over 190 interactions such as games, simulations, brainteasers, interactive diagrams and virtual worlds - and can be used to create a stand-alone piece of learning content or import that file into another tool, such as Captivate, Articulate or Lectora. » MORE

Charity Learning

Engaging eLearning Has an Impact at Addaction

Pictured are Martin Baker, CEO and founder, the Charity Learning Consortium, with Velda Barnes, Head of L&D, AddactionLondon (UK), December 2013 - Boring eLearning gets a bad reputation - but it doesn't have to be this way! The L&D team at Addaction created an engaging eLearning Infection Control module which had a far reaching effect within the organisation. Judges were impressed with the impact the tailor-made course had on staff, and it won the Best eLearning Programme in the Charity Learning Awards 2013. » MORE

Expansion

NetDimensions Enters the Nordic Market

Aalborg (DK), December 2013 - NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge, and learning management systems, is further expanding its European presence by establishing an office in Denmark to cover the Nordic countries. The company has defined a clear market focus and continues to invest in growth by increasing its direct presence in key global markets. The new office in Denmark follows the company's expansion in Australia earlier in the year and in Germany last year. » MORE

New White Paper

New Research Unveils the Value of eLearning Adoption

Naples (I), Athens (GR), December 2013 - Docebo has released a white paper to help large organizations understanding the value of eLearning solutions in improving workforce effectiveness and increasing skills transfers across various segments, while reducing costs. » MORE

Training Animation

Finance for Non-Financial Managers

London (UK), December 2013 - Video Arts has launched a new version of one of its most successful training videos, "The Balance Sheet Barrier-, which has been helping managers worldwide to understand the fundamentals of business finance and the secrets of accounts for twenty years. The classic film has been remade as an animation, but it still features the images and distinctive voices of John Cleese and Dawn French, who starred in the original. » MORE

Trading Simulator

TMX Group Launches Financial Literacy Resource

Torronto (CA), November 2013 - TMX Group has announced its creation of a capital markets education tool. The TMX Capital Markets Learning Centre is a free, web-based information portal designed to help Canadians gain a better understanding of the markets. » MORE

Unique Re-Brand Course

Amway and Allen Win Award for Best Custom Content

Salt Lake City, UT (USA), November 2013 - Amway and Allen Communication have been recognized with a Bronze Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Award for Best Custom Content. Amway partnered with Allen to develop a re-brand course that communicates updates about Artistry's skincare products to Amway Distributers. The unique sales training solution allows the audience to create their own learning experience and features an interactive eLearning module full of rich media. » MORE

New Alliance

Multilingual Learning-Content Management

Bracknell (UK), November 2013 - Saba, a global provider of next-generation cloud solutions for talent management, has chosen CBTL as a solution provider and reseller in Germany. For over fifteen years, CBTL has been providing its multilingual learning-content management system (LCMS), EVOLUTION³, to many global organisations. The new alliance will enable Saba and CBTL to deliver an end-to-end solution for international learning and learning-content management for customers headquartered in Germany. » MORE