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Issue 120, April 2012

Read Now!

Looking to take your Moodle to the next level? Our new Insight explores how to improve the look and feel of your Moodle.

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Past Issues

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Issue 119, March 2012

Watch Now!

Take a look at video clips from Forward Thinking: Mobile and LMS Integration on 21st March 2012.

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Issue 118, February 2012

Register your interest in Forward Thinking

Epic invites you to Forward Thinking: Mobile and LMS Integration, a brand-new free event on March 21, 2012.

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Issue 117, January 2012

The official Learning Technologies App

Epic has designed and built the official Learning Technologies App, available for download from 24th January on Apple, Android and BlackBerry.

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Issue 116, December 2011

Learning Technologies Jan 2012

We have three unmissable sessions at Learning Technologies in January, so why not come along, watch, listen and participate? 

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Issue 115, November 2011

Epic wins Gold at E-learning Awards

Epic has won Gold for ‘Best use of mobile learning' at the E-learning Awards, for our GCSE Maths Apps developed in partnership with Collins Education.

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Issue 114, October 2011

GoMo now publishes to BlackBerry

You can now use GoMo to publish m-learning to BlackBerry, meaning you can now deliver to Apple, Android and BlackBerry devices.

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Issue 113, September 2011

Leadership and Management e-learning with a proven ROI

Epic has partnered with CrossKnowledge, the world’s leading provider of web-based Leadership and Management e-learning, to bring you more choice in training for your organisation.

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Issue 112, August 2011

New app produced with GoMo Learning

Epic has recently released a mobile learning app with global publisher Wiley. Developed using GoMo Learning, Body Language for Dummies is available now! 

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Issue 111, July 2011

E-Learning Debate - back by popular demand!

Following the success of our previous E-Learning Debates, we're proud to launch the 2011 E-Learning Debate online.

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Issue 110, June 2011

Develop your own mobile learning with ‘GoMo'

GoMo Learning is the first multi-platform mobile learning authoring tool, for creating quality mobile learning quickly and cost-effectively.

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Issue 109, May 2011

Free mobile learning apps

See mobile learning in action. Our latest apps offer flexible and portable learning for NHS staff.

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Issue 108, April 2011

Mobile learning research for the NHS

Epic's major research study identifies 27 benefits of mobile learning and its potential value for statutory and mandatory skills in particular.

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Issue 107, March 2011

Epic's award-winning e-learning for BA

British Airway's Team Manager, Claire Seiffert, presented Epic's award-winning Aviation Medicine programme at Learning Technologies 2011. See it here.

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Issue 106, February 2011

Papermation’ video demonstration

A great way to deliver engaging, cost effective learning. This example was designed by attendees at our Storytelling seminar at Learning Technologies, and delivered in 24 hours.

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Issue 105, January 2011

Learning Technologies 2011

This year Epic is once again attending Learning Technologies exhibition at Olympia. Why not come and visit us on Stand 54 or come to one of our thought-provoking seminars?

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Issue 104, December 2010

Free Mobile App: GCSE Maths

A Christmas gift from us - impress the kids with your knowledge of GCSE maths or get them a nice little revision tool! Download Epic’s iPhone app for free the apple app store.

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Issue 103, November 2010

NHS East of England Palliative Care

The first full blend of its type, including a customised Moodle, e-learning, podcasts, face-to-face sessions and mentoring.

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Issue 102, October 2010

BBC launches Editorial Guidelines e learning

The BBC has launched a range of highly interactive, video driven online modules designed by Epic to complement the release of revised Editorial Guidelines.

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Issue 101, September 2010

Epic talks to Jimmy Wales

Jimmy is the co-founder of Wikipedia and according to Time magazine one of the 25 most influential people on the web. Want to know what he thinks?

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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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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.