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Pathlore adds MindLeaders content to online training product

Two Columbus-based firms in the online training business are working together.

Rich in Cash and Prestige, UNext Struggles in Its Search for Sales

Provider of online business courses cuts costs and expands its offerings to try to find its niche

Gilat Communications Launches Live e-Learning at UlbraUniversity , Brazil

Petach Tikva, Israel, April 30, 2001 – Gilat Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ; GICOF), a global leader in learning using advanced, blended e-Learning techniques and technologies, today announced that it has successfully launched a live e-Learning system in the broadband environment of Ulbra University, one of Brazil’s most prestigious educational institutions. Ulbra University purchased the TrainNet(tm) system […]

The Business of Learning

With technology rampantly destroying old skills and creating new ones, success in the future –the near-future – will require continuous education. The Web, it is said, is the best tool for the job. And this is where South African company eDegree thinks the smart money is.

Jacques Bensimon appointed Government Film Commissioner and Chairman of the NFB

The Minister of Canadian Heritage, Sheila Copps, has just announced that Jacques Bensimon will become the Government Film Commissioner and Chairman of the NFB as of June 18, 2001. Until that date, Sandra Macdonald will remain in office at NFB and Jacques Bensimon will maintain his duties as Executive Vice-President of the Banff Television Foundation.

Just Like Buildings, Web Sites Must Be Accessible to Everyone

How accessible is your distance education system for students with disabilities? Soon you’ll have to comply with federal and state laws requiring equal access to education for all. Designing Learning Accessible to Students with Disabilities, a workshop sponsored by EASI, begins on May 7. The workshop will be lead by Norman Coombs, Professor Emeritus Rochester […]

Pearson Reports Strong Start to the Year

At their annual general meeting, Lord Stevenson, chairman of Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO), reported that the company is trading well and looking forward to another successful year. Lord Stevenson said: “By reshaping our strategy and business operations over the past few years, we have created a more international company operating in faster growing markets. We […]

£1m (1.4 m dollars) boost for e-learning

TOP Scottish businessmen including controversial Stagecoach boss Brian Souter have poured £1 million (1.4 m dollars) into a new e-learning company to be based in Dundee.

Cyber cafes no longer cool hangouts

THE hitherto unorganised cyber cafe market could be in for consolidation. Four major branded cyber cafe networks are planning to increase their marketshare in the public internet access market.

America Online and GW Announce Research Alliance to Explore New Uses for the Internet in the Home

Dulles, VA and Washington  – America Online, the world’s leading interactive service, and The George Washington University announced today at GW’s annual Technology and Business Expo a new partnership to create the “Home of the 21st Century” Research Laboratory at the University’s campus in Ashburn, Va., in the heart of Northern Virginia’s technology corridor.  The new […]