LearningAge Solutions News

Catch Up with Rob Hubbard at Learning Technologies

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:08:19 +0100

The eLN will be launching their new 'Campaign for Effective eLearning' at Learning Technologies 2012. Come along to stand 108 to find out how you can get involved and contribute your ideas to shape the campaign. Rob Hubbard will be rabble-rousing at 10:45 on 26 January in theatre 9.

Rob Hubbard Elected Chair of the eLearning Network

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:02:53 +0100

Rob Hubbard has been elected Chair of the eLearning Network, the leading association for elearning professionals in the UK and beyond. Rob is really excited about steering the eLN through its 25th anniversary year in 2012. The eLN will be launching their new 'Campaign for Effective eLearning' at Learning Technologies at the end of January.

Moving and Shaking

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:59:03 +0100

Rob Hubbard has been named as one of Bob Little's top 18 UK elearning movers and shakers for 2012. Bob's lists are compiled on the basis of a person's current influence on the elearning industry - as a practitioner, commentator, facilitator and/or thought leader.

eLearning Awards

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:34:23 +0100

Catch up with Rob at the eLearning Awards gala evening in London tonight (Thursday 10 November). The awards will take place at the 5* London Marriott hotel, Grosvenor Square. You can find out who has been nominated at www.elearningage.co.uk/shortlist.aspx or, if you can't make it, follow the awards as they happen on the night via Twitter @elearningawards

Public Art House Launch

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:30:28 +0100

We've been involved with an exciting project to bring contemporary art to the masses in Tunbridge Wells via art installations in two pubs. We worked with Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery to extend the experience online using a music jamming app and Twitter #doylovers. The Public Art House Project was officially launched on 4 November. You can see all the installations in situ in Tunbridge Wells and online until 1 May 2012.

Rob Hubbard to Speak at WOLCE

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:52:56 +0200

Catch up with Rob at WOLCE in London on Tuesday 27 September. He will be giving his 'Lessons from the Front Line of Learning' at 11am in Seminar Theatre 1.

Smart Art: Bringing Art to the Masses

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:43:33 +0200

We're very excited to have started a new project with Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery to help gain a wider audience for contemporary art within their community. As part of this pilot project, art from two artists, an audio artist, who creates sound sculptures, and from a textile artist, will be exhibited in two pubs in Tunbridge Wells. One of the pubs is a beautiful converted opera house and one, a pub dating back to the early 1800s. We will be working with them to use learning technologies to extend the experience and to give people who wouldn't normally interact with art, the chance to do so in different ways.

Rob Hubbard Succeeds Clive Shepherd as New Chair of the eLearning Network

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:57:54 +0200

Rob Hubbard, Managing Director of LearningAge Solutions, has taken over from Clive Shepherd as Chair of the eLearning Network (eLN). Rob has worked in the elearning industry in a number of roles for over 12 years, founding his own company, LearningAge Solutions, in 2005. He has been an elected member of the eLearning Network Board for the past 3 years.

Rob Hubbard comments 'I am honoured to have been voted in as the new Chair of the eLearning Network. Clive has worked tirelessly to further the work of the eLN and will be a tough act to follow. We wish him well in his future endeavours and look forward to his continued involvement. It's an exciting time for elearning and, as elearning professionals, we can benefit so much from sharing experience and knowledge amongst our community. With the support of the, highly dedicated, eLN Board, I hope to lead our organisation to new heights in our 25th anniversary year.'

Clive Shepherd comments 'My 4 years as Chair have been highly rewarding. I have worked alongside some extremely capable people on the eLN Board and I am delighted that one of those, Rob Hubbard, has been elected to move things forward in the coming year. These are exciting times for eleaming and the eLN is certainly going to be needed to support the fast-growing body of elearning specialists and enthusiasts.'

About the eLearning Network
The eLearning Network (eLN) is an international membership organisation for professionals in the elearning and training industry. The eLN provides a well-regarded event programme, networking both on and off-line, a mentoring scheme and online resources to its 3000 members. The eLN is run by an elected Board of elearning industry experts.

About Rob Hubbard
Rob is an elearning consultant and a great enthusiast of all that technology can offer to enhance a learning environment. He has a breadth of experience within the elearning industry, having led and managed projects for many premier organisations in the UK and beyond. He founded LearningAge Solutions in 2005 in order to master his own destiny and is hugely enjoying the journey he is on. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences with others and delights in serendipity.

Rob Hubbard to Chair eLN Conference

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:45:15 +0200

Rob Hubbard will be chairing the next eLN conference 'What's Next in Learning Management' in London on 15 July. The conference will explore the complex issue of learning management systems and whether they are even still needed. Expect a broad range of speakers, who will expand your understanding and perhaps even lead you to new conclusions.

Demand for eLearning Training Soars

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:12:09 +0200

The demand for instructional design training has soared recently, with Rob delivering his Instructional Design Best Practice Workshop all around the UK. Captivate and Articulate training is also proving very popular, as an increasing number of organisations up-skill their internal teams. Contact us if this could be of value to your organisation.

Registration Open for June ReD Course

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:10:06 +0200

Registration is now open for the June Rapid eLearning Development Course. Learn how to create engaging and effective elearning content and informal media on this innovative blended course.

Cross Platform Learning

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:06:45 +0200

We've started work with a client on a very exciting project for a cross-platform learning system. It's based upon the latest thinking on the implementation of learning, performance support and activity-based learning. We've assembled a crack team of 'smart cookies' and have great hopes for this project.

Getting Gory for eLN

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0200

We've been having lots of fun filming for the next eLN conference - 'How to Produce Media Rich Learning Materials' - which will take place in London on 8 May. Lots of fake blood and organ removal - it will be unlike anything eLN delegates have seen before!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:54:43 +0100

We are delighted to announce that we have expanded the range of video services we offer. We can now shoot anything, from man-and-a-cam web video to a feature film (no, really!) and anything in-between. Bandwidth is increasing and more organisations are embracing video. We feel this is an area where we can add a lot of value. Check out our website for more details.

A Packed Theatre at Learning Technologies 2011

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:34:07 +0100

Rob spoke at the Learning Technologies Exhibition in London in January on behalf of the eLearning Network Despite having the graveyard slot on the last day of the conference, he delivered his session to a packed theatre with standing room only. The subject of the talk was 'Learning Design and Development Tips', which was a definite crowd pleaser, You can view Rob's Prezi presentation here

Rob Hubbard to Speak at Learning Technologies

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:08:18 +0100

MD, Rob Hubbard, will be giving his 'Practical Tips for Learning Design and Development' at Learning Technologies on 27 January. This conference is Europe's leading showcase of technology supported workplace learning and will take place at Olympia in London on 26 - 27 January.

You can also catch up with Rob on the eLN stand in the exhibition hall. If you're not already a member of this fine organisation, you can join on the day.

New Operatives Inducted on ReD Course

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:03:29 +0100

Ten new 'operatives' were inducted into the Ministry of Instructional Design this week, beginning their journey on the road to creating exciting and engaging rapid elearning content on the ReD course. We are now taking bookings for the April course at http://www.ministryofid.org

Booking Open for January 2011 ReD Course

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:30:51 +0100

What could be a more positive start to the New Year than gaining some new skills? Following the success of the October Rapid eLearning Development (ReD) Course, we will be running the course again in January. If you would like to learn how to create engaging and effective elearning content or informal media (blogs, podcasts, video, presentations, screencasts and more), enrol online for a recession-busting £120.

Transmedia Project Launched

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:25:39 +0100

Following the inspirational Tedx Transmedia conference in Geneva, in October, we have joined an eclectic group of the leading lights in Transmedia across the globe on an exciting new project. We're currently producing movie trailers for three potential stories and we'll be asking you for your views on them. The most popular will be given a full transmedia treatment.

Innovation in Compliance Training Conference

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:22:15 +0100

Rob has been busy organising the last eLearning Network (eLN) conference of 2010 and it's got a cracking line-up. It's being held in London on 26 November and speakers include Clive Shepherd, Donald Clark, Laura Overton and Viv Cole. Book your ticket here.

On Set

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:33:16 +0100

We love video and we know you do too! Just look at how much content we now consume from video sites such as YouTube, Vimeo and BBC iPlayer and more.

At LearningAge we shoot a lot of video for learning purposes and Rob has been expanding his knowledge by working on the set of a new British feature film. \"It's great being on professional shoots and learning from the pros. I am getting serious camera-envy though!\" Rob said. We've got some more filming lined up as part of our work with the University of Cambridge, so Rob will be in his element.

First LearningAge Solutions eNewsletter Launched

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Well, we do like to talk and have so much to share that we thought it was about time we launched our own enewsletter. Published monthly, the newsletter contains free useful tips on all aspects of elearning, plus reviews of books, tools, and resources and interviews with leading figures in the industry. Sign up at www.learningagesolutions.com

University of Cambridge Choose LearningAge Solutions as Main Framework Supplier

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that we have been selected to be the framework provider for developing e-learning solutions for the Human Resources Division at the University of Cambridge. We've been working with Cambridge over the past year to formulate their elearning strategy for staff development and to start them on the road to producing effective, interesting and enjoyable elearning. We are very pleased that we will be continuing on that journey with them for the next two years at least.

Recession-Busting ReD Course Relaunch

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

We know times are tough the moment and more organisations than ever are looking to elearning to maintain their competitive advantage. We want to help and are very pleased to announce the return of the ReD course, now with a reduced enrolment fee. Part 3D computer game, part social network, part collaborative learning, our innovative Rapid eLearning Development (ReD) course will teach you how to build effective elearning and informal media using leading elearning author tools. Enrolment is open now for the October intake – be inspired! www.ministryofid.org

Learning Beyond the Course (…this conference is a game)

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Rob will be chairing the next eLN conference on 'Learning Beyond the Course' in London on 24 September. The conference focuses on training methods that smash the paradigm of "click-next-to-continue" style of elearning and will look at serious games, informal media, social learning, mobile learning, knowledge support systems and more. Rob is running the whole conference as a game where two lucky delegates will win free places on the Rapid eLearning Development course. Book your place here, this is going to be a good one.

Rob to Speak at IITT Conference

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Rob has been invited to speak at the Institute of IT Training's National Conference in London on 8 September 2010. He will be running a session on instructional design. Now in its seventh year, the IITT Conference is a must for all corporate and commercial trainers and training managers.

Paris in the Springtime - LearningAge Solutions Wins Tarkett Product Training Contract

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have been selected by Tarkett, a Paris-based worldwide leader in flooring and sports surfaces, to create a multi-lingual, online product training platform and to help them introduce elearning to the organisation for the first time. We'll be using rapid elearning, games and mlearning to improve both the product knowledge and selling technique of their global sales team.

Best Practice for the Developing World

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Rob is delighted to be joining Clive Shepherd as a speaker for the INGO elearning conference, hosted by Oxfam GB in Oxford, on 17 June 2010. The conference is a chance for relief and development INGOs (International Non-Governmental Organisations) to share best practice across the sector on approaches to elearning. Rob 's session will focus on action mapping and getting the best results from rapid elearning development.

University of Cambridge Online Induction

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

We have just launched the University of Cambridge's Online Induction for staff and we're rather proud of it. It is not a 'course' as such but a number of electronic activities that form part of their Induction Programme. It includes a mix of media and interactivity including user-created videos and videos we shot and edited. We filmed nine University staff members including the Pro-Vice-chancellor, lecturers, gardeners and workshop technicians on location talking about what they love about working at Cambridge. As well as looking great, being motivational and easy to use, it is also accessible to the University's rigorous accessibility guidelines, which exceed W3C standards.

Why eLearning Projects Go Wrong

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

I spoke on a webinar run jointly by the eLearning Network and the Association for Learning Technologies on 'Why eLearning Projects Go Wrong'. My session was delivered from my view 'at the coalface' of elearning design and development. The excellent David Wilson from Elearnity also spoke on his research findings on why elearning fails at a strategic level within organisations. Essentially elearning projects are complicated multi-headed beasts and it takes a lot to run them well. You can view the Prezi presentation for my session here.

NHS Keynote

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

I was delighted to be asked to be the keynote speaker at an NHS elearning conference for the south-west of England. I met some great people on the day and dusted off the old Rapid Violin for the occasion. It went down well and, I hope, made an impact. If you don't know what I mean by this read the news item about the Learning Technologies conference.

Proven Recipes for eLearning Success

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

We ran our first eLearning Network conference of the year on 'Proven Recipes for eLearning Success'. The chair and every speaker were award winners from the eLearning Awards 2009. We spent the day learning what we could from these leaders of our industry. The output from the day was a mindmap showing the lessons we learnt - valuable stuff!

Rapid Violin Mayhem at Learning Technologies 2010

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

I had a great time both speaking at and attending the Learning Technologies 2010 conference. Don Taylor does an incredible job in bringing together some truly inspirational speakers for arguably the UK's number one conference and exhibition. The highlights for me were the opening keynote by Lord Puttnam and Stephen Heppell's closing address, both of which gave me a lot of food for thought. I met Stephen in the 'Green Room' beforehand and a thoroughly down-to-earth and amusing chap he is.

For my session I assaulted delegates' eardrums with some 'Rapid Violin' playing, hopefully making some memorable points about instructional design for rapid elearning in the process.

You can download the audio from my session here.
You can access the Prezi presentation here.

Learning Technologies 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

I'm speaking at the excellent Learning Technologies conference this month. This is the conference for learning professionals in the UK so I'm thrilled to be a part of it, particularly given the calibre of the other speakers. My session will be unlike anything previously seen (or heard) at Learning Technologies. If nothing else it will be memorable!

The Rapid eLearning Development Course

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

I've been really enjoying tutoring the first enrolment of the Ministry of ID's ReD course this month. It's a great group with students from the UK, USA, Greece and Africa. It's incredibly rewarding to see the level of interaction on the course social Network. The quality of the assignments is again excellent.

Learning Technologies 2010

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

I'm speaking at the excellent Learning Technologies conference in January 2010. This is the conference for learning professionals in the UK so I'm thrilled to be a part of it, particularly given the calibre of the other speakers. I've only ever heard rave reviews of this conference so it's worth attending it you can make it.

Back on Board

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

I am delighted to have been re-elected to the eLearning Network Board and will be continuing in the role of Events Coordinator. We've got two new Board members to welcome this year - Matt Brewer and Katherine Chapman. Coincidentally Katherine recently completed the ReD course (see below).

Cambridge Progress

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Work is going well at Cambridge;we've completed the first course and are now working on online content for two more. The main challenge has been achieving the level of accessibility required (beyond W3C) whilst still making the learning activity-based and engaging. They are making their rather excellent Sakai learning environment SCORM compliant, so they can run and track their elearning content in it. Cambridge are way ahead of most other universities in their use of elearning and digital media and it's great to be a part of their journey.

Judge Rob

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

I was recently asked to be a judge on the 2009 eLearning Awards. Competition was hot and this year the quality of submissions was higher than ever. The icing on the cake was attending the black-tie eLearning Awards Dinner in a Park Lane hotel. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it!

Rapid eLearning Development Course

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

For the last nine months I've been working on the Ministry of ID's Rapid eLearning Development (ReD) course. It's a groundbreaking design and we've had some wonderful feedback. If you want to learn how to build effective learning content using the latest tools this could be the course for you.

Sunshine in Cambridge

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

I'm delighted to be helping the University of Cambridge define and implement an elearning and blended learning strategy for their 8500 staff and academics. Already the university is doing some great things with technology and I'm looking forward to working with the Centre for Applied Research in Educational Technologies (CARET). On top of that Cambridge is a drop-dead beautiful town.

Musical Chairs

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

As well as organising it, I also got to chair the eLearning Network's excellent conference on 'Creating Engaging and Effective Learning Content'. The day went really well and we had some great feedback. Check out this collaborative mindmap (an output from the day) for some of the latest thinking on how to create truly effective content.

All Together Now

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

I've been asked to help debate and discuss the possible shape of future learning technologies on the All Together Now social network. This is an opportunity to actually get our voices heard and shape UK government adult education policy. Get yourself over there and get involved!

What a Twit

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

If it's good enough for Stephen Fry it's good enough for me: I'm now on twitter. Search for me by name and 'follow' me to receive my random musings on life, the universe and occasionally elearning.

One Down Three to Go

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The Making the Case for eLearning conference was a great success! We had lots of positive feedback and delegates enjoyed the highly interactive approach we took. About half the audience where first timers, showing the groundswell of interest in elearning and the eLearning Network.

Not to be Missed...

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

I'm the eLN Events Coordinator this year and we've been busy getting our programme of conferences up and running. The first, Making the Case for eLearning on 27 Fenbrauary is hotly tipped to be a sell out, so get your tickets while you still can.

eLearning Network Committee 2009 - I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'m in!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

I am delighted to have been elected to the eLearning Network Committee for 2009, so many thanks if you voted for me! I'm looking forward to helping further grow eLN activities over the coming year, and in particular working with the other committee members, all of whom are leading lights within the industry. Now there is just the infamous eLN initiation to survive.

Stop the Press

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Actually, don't. I've been commissioned to write a series of articles for the Training Journal magazine to be published monthly from January 2009. The first, entitled 'eLearning What is it Good For?', looks at where elearning works well and where other training methods should be considered. The series of articles aims to help those who are new to elearning make their first steps successful ones.

eLearning Network Conference Guest Speaker

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

I'm thrilled to be one of the guest speakers at the upcoming eLearning Network event on Emerging Trends in Learning Technologies on 21 November 2008. There are some great names on the bill and the conference looks to be as pertinent as ever - not to be missed. My session is going to be hands-on, examining new technologies and the learning needs they could meet. Book your ticket now!

e2train Conference Guest Speaker

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

I recently spoke at the e2train Kallidus Uncovered 2008 user conference. The event was in the beautiful Cotswold Water Park. I delivered a session on 'Instructional Design Best Practices' as the autumn sunshine glinted off the lake. The session went down well and I met some great people too.