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Big Knowledge cashes in on the e-learning boom

Renaud Lafrance wants Montreal to become a global hub for e-learning.Read the Full Story

Research firm confirms KnowledgeNet’s lead in learning content

It is not widely known how extensive KnowledgeNet’s breadth of learning content is. KnowledgeNet has been known for content quality, and now they have a third party validating that they now have the quantity to match.The report is available for download at http://www.knowledgenet.com

Case Study: The Regence Group’s Evolution into E-Learning

This article describes the steps it took to get there and guidance for managers leading a new staff through this journey. Read the Full Story

Transportation to use e-learning

The Office of the Secretary of Transport and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are scheduled to go live with the e-learning program in the first week of May. They will be followed through the summer by the other 11 agencies at Transportation.Read the Full Story

Progressive Firms Embracing E-learning

While large corporations across North America are increasing their connectivity through e-learning, owners of small- and medium- sized businesses may be hesitant to allow their employees time during the workday to take a course online when they could be making sales calls. Read the Full Story

Army brings digital training to the troops

The effort has been so successful that the service is testing the next step—deployable temporary training facilities that will provide even greater speed and flexibility. Read the Full Story

BOU [Bangladesh Open University] opens 2 new HSC sections

The Education Minister was inaugurating two new sections on science and commerce for higher-secondary students under the faculty of Open School of the BOU, at the university conference centre as the as chief guest.Read the Full Story

Benchmark Study Finds e-Learning Growth

A study of 56 respondents in various South African industry sectors has found that while e-learning implementation currently lags behind that of facilitator-led training, this is likely to change over the next few years. The upswing follows a decline in e-learning implementations between 2000 and 2002, with a gradual increase last year.Read the Full Story

E-learning jumps in popularity

From a survey of more than 100 HR directors and training managers in late February, online learning consultancy and publisher Echelon found that interactive multimedia training has overtaken both books and video as the preferred way of gaining new skills. Read the Full Story

M-Corp undertakes breakthrough e-learning research programme for RSPCA

Paul Brightmore, Creative Director for M-Corp, remarks, “We are using a series of sophisticated diagnostic and research tools to expose powerful ways of engaging and informing children, tapping into their natural enthusiasm for animals. Read the Full Story