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HALL OF FAME

Norman and Nielsen stand out as two well published figures who tried to bring reason to bear in the fast moving, and at times anarchic, internet. Their common sense advice was based on cognitive user models and real user trials. In other words, they are not so much designers, as advisors on design, based on real trial evidence. This empirical approach to design was badly needed in a world of subjective judgements, where the whims of designers often overruled the needs of users.

ARTICLE

The following summarises findings from the recent ‘Beyond e-learning’ Global Watch mission to the US, sponsored by the DTI. The mission comprised representatives from content developers such as Epic, corporate users such as Reuters, and academics such as the University of Abertay.

EPIC EXPANSION

Epic’s approach to business development is to work in partnership with clients. By taking this approach we ensure our solutions consistently meet our clients needs as we strive to go beyond client satisfaction to customer enthusiasm. To maintain the high standards we have set for ourselves we are interested in adding likeminded people to our business development team. If you are skilled in building client relationships and the design of blended and e-learning/web solutions we would be interested to hear form you.

For further information about these opportunities, please contact Gillian Keenan the Human Resources Manager on 01273 728686 or email gilliank@epic.co.uk.

BOOK REVIEW

Want to design, develop and deliver a corporate university? Then this book promises to deliver. You also get a CD tucked in the back full of templates and a website www.corpuworkbook.com. This is a sort of Corporate University Plan in a box, with tools, templates and a walk through process.

JOBS

6. Job vacancies

Among other roles, Epic is looking for Sales Executives. Do you have what it takes?

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7. Changes to workshop format

Learn how to develop an Effective Blended Learning Programme. This unique course from Epic, centred around a practical, hands-on workshop, gives a step-by-step methodology for designing effective blended programmes and tools to help with the decision-making process.

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E P I C T H I N K I N G

Issue 54: June 2006

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