From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Local Authorities save by working collaboratively

by Learning Pool on July 31, 2009

We mentioned, in a previous post, how local authorities spend £540m per year on training, about two thirds of which is duplicated and therefore unnecessary.
This singular, silo approach to creating and delivering training resources leads to a huge waste of public money of circa £360m.  That’s a lot of efficiency savings money right there.
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Funding for Social Media projects

by Learning Pool on July 31, 2009

Public sector organisations looking at social media activities should apply now for funding available via IDeA.  Learning Pool members could bid for funding to create an elearning course on ‘What is social media?’
CLG has made £5 million available to councils for social media and customer insight projects through its Service Transformation and Efficiency Capital Fund.
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DLE visits to Welsh councils

by Learning Pool on July 29, 2009

Another week,  another airport, but this time back home to the Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (the Land of My Fathers) - Wales!
This was a great opportunity to visit some of our great Welsh customers, particularly the lovely people from Newport Council, who are just starting out with the DLE.
There were some positive actions to come out [...]

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Free Leadership resources from Ashridge

by Learning Pool on July 28, 2009

The IDeA has partnered with Ashridge Business School to make their Virtual Learning Resource Centre (VLRC) available to local government audience in England and Wales. 
Learning Pool subscribers can add a link from their DLE to this resource.
What is it?
The IDeA has partnered with leading business school Ashridge to help you with your personal professional development.
Together [...]

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DLE surgeries in Essex

by Learning Pool on July 27, 2009

Hello!  Here is the first ever blog from me, Ben Jones.   
Now this is the first time I’ve ever a) been asked b) forced c) and any reason to write a blog so go easy on the comments!
It’s now been four manic weeks since I took up the new role as DLE product manager and what [...]

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Self authored E-learning: tips on what to check

by Learning Pool on July 23, 2009

When creating a piece of e-learning experienced instructional designers know that building in a series of checks during the development process will go a long way to making sure that they produce a great learning experience. 
For some, the creation of e-learning can be quite a solitary job. So, not only is it good to have someone, or [...]

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How Should Public Sector Bodies be Using ELearning?

by Learning Pool on July 22, 2009

The public sector is a pretty diverse place covering everything from local government to school governors and the NHS to the police force.
While many of these organisations will have a lot in common, it stands to reason that each will (or should) use elearning in different ways.
How Should Public Sector Bodies be Using ELearning?
Over the [...]

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Swine Flu e-learning course created by Devon County Council

by Learning Pool on July 21, 2009

Devon County Council is one step ahead of the game in coping with the recent outbreak of swine flu.  They have created an e-learning course to train social care staff on how to cope with a flu pandemic. 
This interactive e-learning course, is available now to all members of Learning Pool - the public sector e-learning [...]

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