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    • OEB 2012: talking about an education revolution

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin, Germany |

      An avalanche is set to transform the traditional university model, according to Sir Michael Barber, Pearson’s Chief Education Adviser. Speaking before an audience of over 2000 participants from about 100 countries at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, Barber explained that factors such as the globalisation of education, the changing economy, and now ubiquitous nature of content are changing the face of education, and a revolution is inevitable.

    • How Totara preserves Jurys Inn's precious talent

      Learning Pool | United Kingdom |

      Jurys Inn faced the challenge of engaging with over 1,900 employees, working in a busy 24/7 environment, in 35 locations across the UK and Ireland. Using Totara from Learning Pool ensures that a comprehensive and consistent learning and development experience is delivered.

    • Down with degrees and diplomas!

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin, Germany |

      Recent developments in course provision and technology, alongside increasing youth unemployment, are challenging the current system of diplomas and degrees. Some argue that the current system is no longer fit for purpose: it is failing students, undermining good teachers and letting down employers. But what are the alternatives? Don't we need a tried and tested assessment system to underpin our education system and provide a benchmark for students? The stage is set for a major battle between educational traditionalists and radical modernisers as this year's ONLINE EDUCA debate discusses the motion that "a ban on diplomas and degrees awarded by schools and universities would have a positive impact on competence development and lifelong learning".

    • Upside Learning Sponsors eLearning Network’s 25th Birthday Bash And Conference; To Showcase Its Revolutionary mLearning Platform, Upside2Go

      Upside Learning | Pune, India |

      Upside Learning announced the sponsorship and participation at eLearning Network’s 25th Birthday Bash and Conference to be held on 6th December at the Museum of London. The company will be demonstrating its revolutionary mLearning platform, Upside2Go, as a part of the ‘Innovation Showcase’ at the event.

    • Platinum Partner Learning Pool to expand Totara LMS services in the UK

      Learning Pool |

      Learning Pool’s promotion to Platinum Partner for Totara LMS means that it will be able to deliver an enhanced learning service to its customers. Learning Pool was one of the early adopters of Totara, a custom distribution of Moodle, and this recognition comes on the back of a number of successful implementations of Totara in local government and the hospitality industry within the UK.

    • Epic hosts Trade Minister Lord Green as part of Export Week programme

      Epic |

      On Monday the 12th November, Minister of State for Trade and Investment Lord Green visited Epic to meet with the company and celebrate its efforts in international growth. Thanks to its success in international markets, Epic was chosen by the UKTI as just one of two companies to be visited by Lord Green.

    • The Training Associates Adds Recruiting Manager

      TTA | Westboro, MA (USA) |

      The Training Associates™ (TTA ™), the largest provider of learning and development consultants, announced the hiring of Karen Medeiros as its Recruiting Manager.

    • The Secret to Succeeding in a VUCA World

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin |

      The advent of the economic crisis coupled with innovative technological developments are forcing businesses to navigate their way through uncertain territory. Technology has enabled us to connect, to create new models for business, and to exchange knowledge instantly, but it has also created new challenges: we are increasingly vulnerable to sudden incidents outside of our direct control. How can businesses deliver competitive advantage in a VUCA world – one which is characterised by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity? What strategy should businesses employ to ensure the effectiveness of their workplace learning strategy? And could the field of behavioural science hold the key?

    • Social Learning and LMS: rivals or partners?

      Infor | Roslyn, NY. |

      CERTPOINT Systems is hosting a webinar with Johanna Sadoudi, Founder & CEO VITAMINDS and David Wentworth, Senior Learning Analyst, Brandon Hall Group about whether social learning can succeed alongside the LMS.

    • Are you a Halloween Frankenboss? Ten Ways to Tell…

      The Ken Blanchard Companies | London |

      Are you a ‘Frankenboss?’ That's a mean boss who terrorises his or her employees, or whose behaviour closely resembles that of a half-brained monster? The Ken Blanchard Companies’ Randy Conley says that if any of these describe your leadership style, you might want to take a look in the mirror and examine the face that’s peering back at you – are there bolts growing out of the sides of your neck?

    • Africa’s learning landscape: the influence of tradition, change and innovation eLearning Africa 2013 Call for Proposals now open

      eLearning Africa | Berlin |

      With an estimated 10 African countries featuring among the world’s fastest growing economies, Africa’s status in the global economic landscape is set to change dramatically. Indeed, innovative new technologies combined with a pioneering spirit to improve lives are already changing the way Africans learn, work, play, think and imagine. But are the changes to education and skills development systems sustainable? How are African youth shaping their identities and navigating different learning spaces with these technologies? And are new technologies fundamentally disruptive to tradition? These are some of the key questions that will form the focus of eLearning Africa 2013, which takes place from 29th to 31st May at Namibia’s Safari Conference Centre in Windhoek. The call for proposals is now open and will close on January 11th 2013.

    • Kallidus LMS Version 9.2 released

      Kallidus | Cirencester, U.K. |

      Kallidus (formerly e2train), the leading provider of learning and talent management solutions, today announced that it has released version 9.2 of its award winning Kallidus Learning Management System (LMS). Kallidus LMS is part of the modular Kallidus Learning & Talent suite which brings together learning, performance management, talent management and succession planning to provide customers with flexible end-to-end solutions for improving business performance.

    • LPI launches Capability Map for the learning sector

      Learning and Performance Institute | Coventry, UK |

      LPI Capability Map to provide de facto skills tracking for learning professionals as well as a ‘common language’ for the workplace learning sector.

    • OEB Programme Premieres VIDEO EDUCA

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe | Berlin |

      The challenge of “video as the new language of learning” will be tackled head-on at this year’s ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN (OEB), the largest global e-learning conference for the corporate, education and public service sectors, which takes place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin from 28th to 30th November.

    • The Training Associates Granted Mentor Status by SBA

      TTA | Westboro, MA |

      The Training Associates ™ (TTA ™), the largest provider of learning and development consultants and solutions, has been recognized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Mentor for their Mentor/ Protégé program with an aligned protégé.

    • DuPont Sustainable Solutions Looks at the Other Side of Forklift Safety

      DuPont Sustainable Solutions | Virginia Beach, VA |

      DuPont Sustainable Solutions announces the release of Forklifts: Inspect, Recharge, Refuel, a new safety training program that goes beyond operational forklift safety training and reviews the steps for forklift inspections, engine refueling, and battery charging.