Themen

Open Source

First OLAT Users & Developers Conference

Zurich (CH), December 2007 - The call for papers is now open for the first OLAT Online Learning and Training conference which takes place 26 - 28 March 2008 at the University of Zurich. OLAT is a web-based open source Learning Management System (LMS) based on Java and is completely free of charge. The aim of the first OLAT Users & Developers Conference is to bring together all current OLAT users, developers, and translators to present best-practice use cases, exchange experience, and discuss current issues. » MORE

Learning and Skills

OpenLearn Shortlisted for eGovernment Award

London (UK), November 2007 - OpenLearn has been shortlisted in the Learning and Skills category of the eGovernment National Awards 2007. The awards highlight UK services that improve citizen and business transaction with councils, central government departments, and other public sector organisations. This year's awards focus on social inclusion and the use of innovative technology to deliver services to help the disadvantaged. » MORE

Call for Papers

The Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning

London (UK), November 2007 - From 13-17 July 2008 the Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF5) will take place at the University of London. It will explore how open and distance learning can help achieve international development goals and education for all. Contributions to the Forum are accepted until 30 November 2007. » MORE

Start Playing

Third Serious Games Sessions Europe

Lyon (F), November 2007 - Lyon Game, a trade and business organization in the digital and video games sector, is organizing the Serious Games Sessions Europe on 3 December 2007 in connection with the Game Connection and the Lyon Game Developers Conference. Following this event will be the launch of the first videogame university "Gamagora". » MORE

Testers and Developers

Moodle Bugathon Opened to Finalize New Release

Perth (AUS), November 2007 - Some people have been wondering, "Where is Moodle 1.9"? According to Martin Dougiamas, founder and main developer of the open source course-management system, "It is still being polished". Testers and developers are invited to join the finalizing process. » MORE

Impossible Dreamers

Irish Teacher Wins Microsoft Innovation Award

Kilkenny (IR), November 2007 - A Kilkenny teacher has won an Innovative Teacher Award at the Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Teachers Forum (ITF) 2007. Tommy Maher, principal of Scoil Naomh Fiachra in Co Kilkenny, won the 'Innovation in Content' category at the event in Helsinki, Finland for his project 'Don Quixote: Impossible Dreamers'. » MORE

Welcome

Best of International eLearning in Berlin

Berlin (GER), November 2007 - What is really going on in eLearning around the world? With more than 120 international eLearning developers, producers, service providers and educational organisations from 25 countries featured at the exhibition, this year's Online Educa Berlin is sure to provide answers. The major international eLearning conference and exhibition takes place from November 28 to 30. More than 2,000 learning and technology experts are expected to gather in Germany's capital, Berlin for the event. » MORE

World of Learning

Providing Inspiration for the Training Industry

Birmingham (UK), November 2007 - A highly impressive group of industry experts and leading practitioners will provide their insight into the latest trends in business learning and development at the World of Learning Conference 2007. Among the current topics to be addressed in this two-day programme are employing effective mobile learning, developing senior staff, and the realities of informal learning. » MORE

Finalists Chosen

The Kaleidoscope Press and Communications Award

Berlin (DE), November 2007 - The top five entrants for the Kaleidoscope Press and Communications Award have now been informed. The winner will be announced at the Kaleidoscope Symposium, which takes place from 26 - 27 November 2007 in Berlin. » MORE

Call for Papers

Third iLearning Forum 2008

Paris (F), November 2007 - The iLearn Forum Ltd and EIfEL (the European Association for eLearning Professionals) has announced the dates of the third edition of iLearning Forum Paris. The exhibition and conference will take place on 4 and 5 February 2008 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. This show is now the largest international eLearning event in France and attracts learning and human resources professionals from over thirty countries. » MORE