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Using web 2.0 in adult training: a European project

From the press release: SVEA is a newly launched European Leonardo Da Vinci project, which focuses on promoting the use of web 2.0 in...

Planning e-learning in vocational and technical education

Clark, L. (2009) Plan e-Learning Australian Flexible Learning Network This site provides comprehensive guidance and support for practitioners in planning and implementing e-learning (with a...

Further news on games

Thanks to Natasha Boskic for this: Doh, J. (2010). Centian is looking forward to playing with humans again. ARGNet, Alternate Reality Gaming Network, February 14,...

The state of e-learning 2009

It's that time of year again. Here's a personal look back at e-learning in 2009 (I will do another blog on priorities for Canadian...

Graveyard welding classes

Moltz, D. (2009) In the midnight hour Inside Higher Education, December 9 This article describes midnight courses for welders at an Oregon community college. Although...

Work-based learning for lifelong learners

Basiel, A. (2009) One size doesn't fit all Online Educa Berlin The Institute for Work Based Learning (IWBL) at Middlesex University in the United Kingdom...

Online conference on social networking in the workplace

The Canadian Network for Innovation in Education invites you to an online conference on 16 December at 1:00 P.M. Eastern on: Social Networking in the...

Lifelong learning in Canada

Statistics Canada (2009) Lifelong Learning Among Canadians Aged 18 to 64 Years: First Results from the 2008 Access and Support to Education and Training...

E-learning games for emergency and safety training

A Canadian group, CSA Standards, has announced the launch of a suite of interactive solutions that harness the power of e-learning gaming technology to...

e-portfolios and skills (competences) assessment

Krämer, J. and Seeler, G. (2009) E-portfolios as tools to assess generic competences in distance learning study courses Elearningpapers, September This paper by faculty from...