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Nancy (FR), November 2008 - Organisational transformation is never easy, and this is particularly the case when organisations are large and established like universities and public administrations. Deborah Arnold, project manager Vidéoscop-Université Nancy, describes to CHECK.point eLearning a way of promoting the use of ICT to support change for a more efficient and effective organisation. » MORE

Lublin (PL), November 2008 - Social networking and the use of Web 2.0 tools like blogs and wikis open up a rich variety of opportunities for the education sector. Dr. Andrzej Wodecki, professor at Maria Curie Sklodowska University, Poland, described how his institution is making use of virtual worlds like Second Life as a traditional university to CHECK.point eLearning. » MORE

Makuhari (JP), November 2008 - Learning across borders involves changes and adaptations in basic design methodologies as well as in management and support services. Dr. Kumiko Aoki, professor at the National Institute of Multimedia Education in Japan is convinced that cross-border learning provides unique opportunities. She explained to CHECK.point eLearning how the successful learning design of courses using ICT can promote intercultural dialogue. » MORE

Zagreb (HR), November 2008 - Recently, the University of Zagreb, Croatia, established a large-scale eLearning service integrating various learning-management systems including Moodle, WebCT, a Croatian LMS called AhyCo, and many other systems. Kristijan Zimmer, Head of Information Services and the e-Educational Unit, told CHECK.point eLearning about benefits, challenges, and synergies created by using integrated technological eLearning solutions like E-Campus. » MORE