Themen

Professional Development

Gatlin Launches Continuing-Education Site for Adult Learners

London (UK), December 2009 - ELearning provider Gatlin International has launched a worldwide site offering continuing education for adults and certificate courses in a variety of subjects and languages. A pioneer in online education since 1993, Stephen Gatlin founded Gatlin International, which provides eLearning solutions through partnerships with top universities, corporations, and governments around the world. » MORE

Soaring Numbers

Edvantage group Passes One Million Course Completions

Oslo (NO), December 2009 - Edvantage group, an eLearning company and managed learning-service provider, has announced that their SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)-based learning management system, Learning Gateway, has passed one million annual course completions in 2009. "It is a milestone for Edvantage group that we have passed one million course completions for our clients using our SaaS-based Learning Gateway", says Jon Øivind Stenerud, Edvantage's Chief Technology Officer. » MORE

3D Authoring

Thinking Worlds Scoops up Hat-trick of Awards

London (UK), December 2009 - Thinking Worlds was honored with three separate international awards within the space of one week during November 2009. Thinking Worlds is the world's leading 3D simulation-authoring tool and engine and has been used to develop over fifty serious games. The system is unique within the simulations market as it was built specifically for designers and learning specialists. Thinking Worlds allows non-technical users to create their own, rich 3D simulations and games in a fraction of the time and a fraction of the cost of other 3D engines. » MORE

Talent Management

Is Software as a Service (SaaS) the Right Choice?

Mountain View, CA (USA), December 2009 - (by Erik Finch, Talent Development Specialist, SumTotal Systems) SumTotal currently sees growing interest in SaaS for learning and talent development. While it will never be the right option for all, the next few years are likely to witness a gradual migration to an SaaS-based model. Erik Finch of SumTotal outlines the benefits of SaaS for learning and talent development and examines issues that companies should consider before adopting it. » MORE

Military Learning

Defence Systems Approach to Training

London (UK), December 2009 - LINE Communications, a provider of learning and communications solutions, announces the rollout of an eLearning programme for UK military personnel across all three services, the Royal Navy (RN), Army, and Royal Air Force (RAF) about the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). » MORE

eLearning Survey

What Participants Tell Kineo about eLearning Challenges

Brighton (UK), December 2009 - Kineo has taken a look at the responses of the first part of their eLearning Best Practices survey. Over 200 individuals have responded, and the second part is now open for responses. This is a summary of some of the key trends and challenges raised in responses. For each challenge, Kineo proposes links to advice on the issue. » MORE

Social Media

New White Paper Published on "The Company as Community"

Paris (FR), November 2009 - CrossKnowledge has announced the launch of the English-language version of its new White Paper "The Company as Community: the Impact of Social Media on the Corporate World". In this newly released publication, five observers from very different fields explore the issues surrounding the use of social media in the business world. » MORE

Research Report

Authoring Collaboratively on the Web

Sunnyvale, CA (USA), November 2009 - Brandon Hall has announced the publication of its research report "20+ Web-Based Collaborative Authoring Tools". Web-based collaborative authoring tools allow creators and approvers of eLearning content to work "in the cloud." » MORE

Podcast

New Series with Training Industry Luminaries

Boulder, CO (USA), November 2009 - Xyleme, provider of 100% XML, SCORM 2004-certified learning content management solutions, has announced the release of the latest Xyleme Voices podcast with Harold Jarche, Charles Jennings, Clark Quinn, and Jay Cross of the Internet Time Alliance. » MORE