Learning Light
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30th June 2010
Learning Light's David Patterson gives keynote e-learning speech
David Patterson, of Learning Light, is a keynote speaker at the
IADIS International 'Conference e-Learning 2010', being held in
Freiburg, Germany, from 26th to 29th July. He will be addressing:
'E-learning: Regeneration, Research and Innovation'.
Within his speech, Patterson will be detailing the 'story of
Learning Light' - a company limited by guarantee which focuses on
promoting the use of e-learning and learning technologies. Launched
in March 2006, Learning Light, based in Sheffield, is a centre of
excellence in the use of e-learning and learning technologies in the
workplace.
Supported by Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency for
Yorkshire and the Humber, Learning Light is particularly active in
promoting these technologies throughout Yorkshire, especially South
Yorkshire. Indeed, Learning Light's efforts in this respect have
been rewarded - in the last few years - by Sheffield taking over
from Brighton as the focal point for the UK's corporate e-learning
sector's developers and suppliers.
"Some of Sheffield's success in recent years in regenerating its
economy is due to the city - and its environs - attracting
e-learning producers and encouraging them to thrive," said Patterson
who, at the IADIS conference, will be sharing some of the secrets of
Learning Light's success in this respect, under the heading of
'regeneration'.
Patterson will also outline Learning Light's most recent findings as
it researches the state of the UK e-learning market for the 2010
report - building on its two previously acclaimed reports in 2007
and 2009. Moreover, he will announce that the 2010 report involves a
significant expansion in the research to cover Scandinavia, Germany,
France and Italy.
Learning Light, which works closely with the Universities of Leeds
and Sheffield, operates www.e-learningcentre.co.uk, one of the
leading resources on e-learning in the UK. In addition, it occupies
a unique space in the e-learning and learning technology sector,
networking with:
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Suppliers of e-learning and learning technologies to support the
growth of the sector
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Buyers
seeking out learning technology solutions to improve the
effectiveness of their business or organisation
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Leading organisations worldwide who provide it with market knowledge
from around the globe
It:
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Provides unbiased and impartial advice to both suppliers and
buyers
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Hosts events and workshops that provide the platforms to impart
and gain knowledge by encouraging collaboration and sharing of
best practice
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Acts as a conduit between suppliers and buyers to forge
successful business partnerships
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Provides market intelligence and benchmarking information gained
from its many contacts and networking partners
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Provides access to research materials from leading learning
technology professionals
The
International Association for Development of the Information Society
(IADIS), which is organising the e-learning conference in Freiburg,
in July, is a non-profit association which, among other things, aims
to promote the study, research and dissemination of news related to
the Information Society and to promote the exchange and cooperation
with national and foreign associations and entities which seek the
same goals.
The IADIS e-Learning 2010 conference aims to address the main issues
of concern within e-learning. Covering both technical as well as the
non-technical aspects of e-learning, the conference will cover such
topics as: organisational strategy and management issues;
technological issues; e-learning curriculum development issues;
instructional design issues; e-learning delivery issues; e-learning
research methods and approaches; e-skills and information literacy
for learning.
For further details of this event, visit:
http://www.elearning-conf.org/
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Notes for Editors
About Learning Light Ltd
Learning Light is a non-profit organisation that builds relationships
between learning technology researchers, suppliers, buyers and learners
providing learner-centric information to encourage the growth of
learning technologies. By sharing comprehensive research, highlighting
successes and failures, Learning Light helps to promote the learning
technologies community.
Learning Light provides bespoke and individual services to help both
buyers and suppliers of learning technologies (e-Learning). Its current
services include:
Research Services
Providing access to expert insights, advice and guidance built on
indepth research. Helping organisations to effectively implement
learning technologies (e-Learning) and integrate them within their
workflow processes.
Membership Services
Partnering with leading thinkers in the industry and providing a
network for all interested in the field to share information,
knowledge, insight, experience and expertise, through utilising online
community tools, networking events, conferences and guru seminars.
Professional Services
Our highly experienced team offers organisations access to range of
competitively priced consultancy services supporting buyers with the
effective implementation of their learning technology (e-Learning)
requirements. And, for suppliers, helping to provide a range of
services to assist market awareness and generate growth.
In addition, Learning Light provides a comprehensive Professional
Development programme to help Learning & Development professionals
understand the significance of learning technologies in the workplace
today and how to effectively implement them within the workflow
processes of their organisation.
Sheffield-based Learning Light is supported by Yorkshire Forward, the
regional development agency for Yorkshire, and the Humber and Objective
1 South Yorkshire.
Further information from:
Mark
Pittaway/ Kay Simpson, Learning Light, 0114 201 5703
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 01727 860405
www.learninglight.com