by Learning Pool on March 11, 2010
This may sound like a strange combination but e-learning really can be of benefit in almost any circumstance.
I compete in fencing - no not putting up fences - the Olympic sport fencing. And yes, I have heard this joke about one thousand and one times.
Believe it or not I have used e-learning to my advantage.
At [...]
by Learning Pool on March 8, 2010
I will say up front here that my experiences with social networking have been pretty limited.
A couple of times I have crashed and burned. Being banned from Friends Reunited and retiring from Facebook are just few examples.
So, social networking guru I am not.
But, this is Learning Pool. Networking, socialising and spreading the message are our fortes.
As such, [...]
by Learning Pool on March 3, 2010
Just before I joined the Learning Pool team, the new www.learningpool.com had just been launched.
While I was on the website preparing for my “chat” with Mary and Paul about career opportunities, I noticed a single link not working.
I happened to mention it to them the next day and they were unhappy – I mean really peeved off. I went away with [...]
by Learning Pool on February 25, 2010
What is collaborative learning?
Collaborative learning occurs as a result of interaction between peers engaged in the completion of a common task.
Learning can occur either in an immersive environment like a classroom or in a virtual space such as an online discussion forum.
The social aspect of learning is at the heart of a collaborative approach. With the growing rise [...]
by Learning Pool on February 17, 2010
With sleet and snow making a reappearance this week, particularly for parts of central England and Wales, there has never been a better time to consider working from home for all or part of your job.
However, be warned it’s not just a matter of making sure the ICT works, sorting out your health and safety [...]
by Learning Pool on February 15, 2010
Early February 2010 saw a group of professional L&D managers from councils all over SW England gather together to share e-learning ideas, issues and plans, all facilitated by Learning Pool.
The meeting, kindly hosted by Ian and June at Exeter City Council, was for like minded local government e-learning people and featured presentations, discussions, networking and [...]