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Schlumberger Deploys Saba Learning to Align Employee Training and Certification

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 18 — Saba (Nasdaq: SABA), the leading provider of Human Capital Development and Management (HCDM) solutions, today announced that Schlumberger, a global technology services company, has deployed Saba Learning, Enterprise Edition to manage its learning activities, streamline internal certification management procedures, manage competencies, and enable all its employees worldwide to access […]

NetSchools Orion Wins Major Educational Publishing Award

“This is a significant achievement for our company,” said John Murray, President and CEO of PLATO Learning. “It speaks highly of the vision, dedication and capabilities of our new colleagues on the NetSchools Orion team. PLATO Learning greatly appreciates the Association of Educational Publishers’ recognition of NetSchools Orion as a leader in its product category.” […]

Lightspan’s Academic Systems Extends Brand to Consumer Market

TOPICS Entertainment, which is ranked as the 10th largest software publisher in the nation, will repackage, bundle and distribute select titles of Academic Systems educational software into three new titles to be distributed to national retailers such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Best Buy and CompUSA. Academic Systems will receive royalties on each sale. Jim Dredge, Academic […]

An e-learning player on the funding game

It was the fall of 1996 and “the Internet was in its infancy,” says Hudnut. The two men borrowed $500,000 from family and friends and set off to educate the world via the Web. Their plan was to serve undergraduate business schools, graduate business schools, business-to-consumer training firms and corporations.

SmartForce and SkillSoft to Merge

Under the terms of the agreement to merge the companies, unanimously approved by both Boards of Directors, SmartForce shareholders are effectively receiving a premium of approximately 19 percent based on Friday’s closing prices and approximately a 30 percent premium to the 30-day trailing average prices of the two companies’ shares. Following the merger, SmartForce shareholders […]

Multi-lingual capability secures global partnership for Intellexis

“The Intellexis courses are a key addition to the offerings available through our GeoLearning Center and GeoExpress learning management platforms,” said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning. “The availability of these courses in multiple languages will help us meet the growing demand for e-learning internationally, and makes this a significant strategic partnership for GeoLearning.” […]

Two-Day Sessions Cover Success Strategies for Implementing e-Learning Into Overall Corporate Training Programs

The workshop will include presentations and interactive discussions on these and related topics: Setting realistic and measurable program goals and success criteria. Integration of e-learning into strategic corporate initiatives The role of organizational culture and its impact on e-learning success Communications and marketing Measuring results Overcoming resistance to e-learning Case studies and best practices will […]

Are We There Yet? For Schools Using Technology, The Answer Is ‘No’

Surprisingly, the survey reveals a key role for students in keeping their schools’ computers running and connected to the Internet, with more than half (54 percent) of districts relying on students for technical support. Moreover, in a trend that may mark the beginning of a sea change in learning and the relationship between students and […]

Online education rivals ‘chalk and talk’ variety By Sandra C. Ceraulo

“Like many people whose formal education was based entirely on “chalk and talk” lectures, I was skeptical about the value of online education. But in 1999, I was in a bind. I wanted to take information technology courses, but was unable to commute to nighttime lectures. So I decided to give an online course a […]

SkillSoft Earns ASTD Institute Certification for e-Learning Course

To achieve certification, courses must meet rigorous standards for learner interface, production quality, and adherence to instructional design elements such as learning objectives, feedback and assessment. These standards were developed by the ASTD Certification Institute Standards Committee, composed of e-learning experts, academicians, ISD practitioners, and other industry leaders. “We’re pleased that our course meets the […]