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Issue 100, August 2010

BBC Editorial Policy

After a rigorous selection process Epic has been chosen by the BBC to develop e-learning modules on Editorial Policy.

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Past Issues

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Issue 99, July 2010

Join the E-learning UK LinkedIn group

E-learning UK is the UK’s largest LinkedIn group aimed exclusively at e-learning professionals, providing expertise, support and discussion on e-learning and blended solutions.

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Issue 98, June 2010

Our new Skills Accumulator learning model

We’re proud to introduce our innovative ‘Skills Accumulator’ e-learning model, which draws on Elaboration Theory, an established and proven theory of instruction.

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Issue 97, May 2010

Review: Reducing time to develop an hour of e-learning

Highlights of an excellent article on Learning Circuits, by Defelice and Kapp, on how to reduce the time it takes to develop e-learning.

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Issue 96, April 2010

E-learning evaluation: University of Birmingham skills4uni

Business benefits from e-learning: Like the mythical Yeti - much talked about, but rarely seen. Until now! Click here for the skills4uni self-study evaluation results.

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Issue 95, March 2010

Epictalk – our new Twitter site
This week sees the launch of epictalk - our Twitter account. Sign up now to receive regular news, insights and commentary on all things related to L&D and e-learning in particular, sent direct to your PC or phone.

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Issue 94, February 2010

Learning Technologies report
This year's LT conference and exhibition was the busiest and most diverse ever. Our Head of Learning, Naomi Norman, looks at key themes coming out of the event.

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Issue 93, January 2010

Free Mobile Learning Debate at Learning Technologies
Following on from the highly successful e-learning debate at the Oxford Union, we have organised a second on the application of mobile learning. It takes place on the 27th at 11:30, so come along and get involved.

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Issue 92, December 2009

Testing for e-learning: White Paper
A key, but for many a much maligned activity in e–learning development. This White Paper looks at the tools of the trade and provides some practical tips to ensure a robust testing process for your e-learning.

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Issue 91, November 2009

Epic wins E-learning Age award
'Operation Numerika' for the British Army won gold at the recent E-learning Awards, a massive endorsement of the quality of our work.

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Issue 90, October 2009

The e-learning debate 2009 at the Oxford Union
September 30th saw the first ever e-learning debate held at the Oxford Union, led by Professor Diana Laurillard and Dr Marc Rosenberg, chaired by the BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones.

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Issue 89, September 2009

New Service: EpicExpress – economical and efficient learning
EpicExpress is our new tailored service when you need a quality solution delivered quickly and to a limited budget.

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Issue 88, August 2009

New White Paper: e-learning for systems training
E-learning is ideal for training staff in new or upgraded computer systems. This brand new White Paper explores how to develop systems e-learning using the best instructional models, drawing on case study examples.

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Issue 87, July 2009

Epic organises e-learning debate at The Oxford Union
As part of our thought leadership programme we have organised an e-learning debate at the world famous Oxford Union where Prime Ministers, Presidents and Noble Prize winners have honed their debating skills.

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Issue 86, June 2009

Multi-language solutions for global clients
Find out how we met the needs of long-term client SHL, world leader in objective workplace assessment, with operations in more than 50 countries and training requirements in 30 languages.

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Issue 85, May 2009

Epic has a new website!

Epic's new website went live on May 12th 2009, the result of 6 months' hard work. It contains a wealth of free thinking, case studies, news and views.

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Issue 84, April 2009

Epic meets the ISO 14001 environmental challenge

We are delighted to announce that Epic is the first UK e-learning company to achieve the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard, highlighting our commitment to environmental issues and compliance.