Themen

Proof of Concept

TATCOT: Spinal Orthotics by Blended Learning

Vienna (AU), May 2009 - (by Arndt Bubenzer) Since 2008, TATCOT, the Tanzania Training Centre for Orthopedic Technologists in Moshi, has been offering a substantial continuing- education eLearning course program on "Spinal Orthotics" for orthopedic technicians across Africa. The development of the program has been supported by the Health Division of InWEnt, Capacity Building International in Bonn, Germany. » MORE

Training Action

The Africa Mundus Project

London (UK), May 2009 - AFRICA MUNDUS is a programme to support professional and entrepreneurial training and skills in Africa within the framework of the Commission for Africa, the Millennium Development Goals, ODA (Official Development Assistance), and the Recommendations to the G8 Summit 2006 in favour of the education sector. An effort to create a network, the programme will be presented by Prof. Emmanuel Argo at the eLearning Africa Conference in Dakar. » MORE

Housing Sector

Tenant Training eLearning Partnership Breaks New Ground

Ilkley (UK), May 2009 - The Housing e-Academy, part of online training provider Virtual College, is driving forward the adoption of eLearning within the UK housing sector and is celebrating the success of a flagship tenant training pilot project in Lancashire. » MORE

New Vice President

OutStart Appoints Matthias Schulz for European Sales

Boston, MA (USA)/ Berlin (GER), May 2009 - OutStart Inc. has promoted Matthias Schulz to vice president of European Sales, a newly created position. In addition to leading European Sales, Mr. Schulz will continue as the managing director of Berlin-based OutStart GmbH. » MORE

Travel Safety

Edvantage Group Cooperates with Planet Wise

Brighton (UK), May 2009 - Edvantage group, an eLearning company and managed- learning service provider, has been awarded the contract to provide travel-safety experts Planet Wise with four bespoke eLearning modules focussing on UK travel safety, international travel safety, data security, and car safety. » MORE

Resource Management

Swiss Hospital Chooses IMC AG's LIVECONTEXT

Saarbrücken (GER)/Wallisellen (CH), May 2009 - The Swiss Hospital Bruderholz (KSB) is to take advantage of the benefits provided by LIVECONTEXT for its future delivery and resource management. IMC AG's "Electronic Performance Support System" will be implemented for the production and administration of patient schedules. » MORE

New Chair

Jim Davidson Hands the FLAG to Rod Arthur

Brisbane (AU), May 2009 - Jim Davidson recently stepped down as Chair of the Flexible Learning Advisory Group (FLAG), which manages the national training system's eLearning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework). He had been at the helm more than six years. » MORE

Spanish Cuisine

ELearning: Professional Chef Discovery Series

New York (NY), Sigüenza (ES), May 2009 - The Culinary Institute of America is collaborating with the Instituto Español de Gastronimía (IEG) to offer online courses on Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. On "Worlds of Flavor Spain", the best of Spanish food, wine, and cooking can now be explored. Through broadcast-quality digital streaming video and digital still photography, food lovers can delve deeply inside top restaurant kitchens, wineries, agriculture and food production, markets, festivals, and more. » MORE

Health Issues

Red Cross Offering Pandemic Preparedness Course Online

Statesville, NC (USA), May 2009 - As reports of cases of swine flu continue to grow, many people in the US are taking measures to ensure they are protected. The American Red Cross Greater Carolinas Chapter is offering online courses in Pandemic Preparedness. » MORE

Training Investments

Major Funding for eLearning in Australia

Brisbane (AU), April 2009 - More than 145 projects have been awarded a share of $5.3 million to develop innovative eLearning training solutions in all states and territories in 2009 and $1,070,000 has been awarded to develop six new Flexible Learning Toolboxes that will support the delivery of nationally endorsed training packages in critical industries. » MORE