A Review of Learning Technologies 2008
by Steve Barden
This year’s Learning Technologies claimed to be bigger and better than ever, with more pre-registered visitors, 119 other exhibitors and 40 seminar sessions – including two about Epic initiatives. Then there was the conference, three tracks and around 40 speakers, including an effective blended learning case study from one of our defence clients.
How was it for you? If you made it along, we want to know what you thought. If you didn’t make it, here’s our take on what proved to be a very busy two days.
The New Dynamics of E-learning Content Production
by John Helmer
The growth in Rapid Authoring tools and methodologies has facilitated a boom in so-called ‘DIY’ e-learning – online learning produced by organisations’ in-house teams. At the same time, it has multiplied the options available in e-learning content production, and made decision-making more complex.
Should you build or buy – or perhaps you need a bit of both?
Epic Presents at iLearn
by Phil Horton
Epic recently presented for the second year at the iLearning Forum conference - Paris, held 4-5 February 2008 in the Palais de Congrès.
The presentation entitled ‘Improving employability of the short and long-term unemployed with Ufi / learndirect' received an enthusiastic reception.
Introducing Epic's Six ‘Forums for Excellence’
by Jade Taylor
In the January edition of the Epic newsletter, we announced the launch of the Epic ‘Forums for Excellence’, which were subsequently profiled at Learning Technologies 2008. The forums focus on furthering sector understanding and best practice of e-learning development. They build on the past two decades of Epic's expertise and experience in Defence, Education, Financial Services, Government, Health and Professional Services.
Following the launch last month and subsequent feedback from Learning Technologies, here are some topical thoughts from the directors on current sector news...
Epic News
Epic is pleased to announce that three of its designers have just been awarded a Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC) in e-learning Design which is run jointly by the Universities of Sussex and Brighton.
NEW Epic White Paper - Build, buy or both?
The recent growth in rapid authoring tools and methodologies has facilitated a boom in so-called ‘DIY’ e-learning.
John Helmer fully explores this new e-learning dynamic in Epic's latest White Paper - Build, buy or both?
To order your free copy, email marketing@epic.co.uk.
Rapid Create
Build your own accessible, SCORM-compliant e-learning with Epic's Rapid Create authoring tool.
Email marketing@epic.co.uk for more information and/or a free CD ROM demo pack.
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