From the monthly archives:

October 2009

New developments to your Learning Pool Authoring tool

by Learning Pool on October 30, 2009

Your Authoring Tool improves over time due to the upgrades requested by you.
Here’s some information about the latest changes and enhancements we’ve made to your Learning Pool authoring tool.
One of the main benefits we’ve given authors is the ability to choose to produce e-learning that meets AAA accessibility standards.

In addition, we have introduced a number [...]

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Zombies in Plain English - Protect Your Brain this Halloween

by Learning Pool on October 30, 2009

We love Common Craft for their excellent range of Plain English guides on everything from RSS to Twitter.
They take a complex subject and explain it, in plain English, in just three minutes.
Check out their video on Zombies, below:

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LB Ealing creates e-learning programme on Integrated Working in Children’s Social Care

by Learning Pool on October 26, 2009

London Borough of Ealing has created a suite of e-learning courses on Integrated Working for nearly 2,000 staff in its Children’s Services directorate and partner organisations such as PCT’s, MHT’s, education and third sector organisations. This case study describes the programme in more detail with Ealing’s Jill Pearce.
What topics does the programme cover?
The programme features [...]

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Turning empty desks into efficiency savings

by Learning Pool on October 19, 2009

This summer HM Treasury published a report called The Operational Efficiency Programme which stated, amongst other things, that many buildings owned by local government are operating at an occupancy rate of just 45%.
This means that there can be nearly 300,000 empty desks in council buildings across England on any one day and, with the price [...]

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Learning Pool named as a Rising Star in Deloitte Technology Fast 50

by Learning Pool on October 16, 2009

left to right: James Grier from Ulster Business, Mary McKenna from Learning Pool, Paul McElvaney from Learning Pool
Learning Pool attributes its growth to innovation and the application of new technology
Learning Pool today announced that it has been named as a Rising Star in the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 50. The Rising Star award recognises young companies with [...]

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How to engage people in your e-learning

by Learning Pool on October 15, 2009

At the recent Learning Pool summer party we had a game of e-learning snakes and ladders. Great fun was had by all, as you can see from the photo, and lots of ideas for engaging your potential learners in your e-learning launch or ongoing e-learning activity were suggested.
Here’s a selection of some of the ideas:
1. [...]

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Essex local government partnership working reaps rewards

by Learning Pool on October 13, 2009

Local government partnership working in Essex has delivered tangible efficiency savings to the tune of nearly £150,000 in just nine months due to the collaboration of 15 local authority HR teams.
With the help of Learning Pool, the public sector learning exchange, the group developed VINE, which stands for Virtual Improvement Network Essex.
Vine is an online [...]

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