Brandon Hall Research Kicks Off 2007 Excellence in Learning Awards Program.SUNNYVALE Sunnyvale, city (1990 pop. 117,229), Santa Clara co., W Calif., near San Francisco; settled 1849, inc. 1912. A city in Silicon Valley, its many manufactures include semiconductors; machinery and instruments; electrical, electronic, and aerospace products; , Calif. -- Brandon Brandon, city, Canada Brandon, city (1991 pop. 38,567), SW Man., Canada, on the Assiniboine River. The business center of the wheat-raising area of SW Manitoba, Brandon has an extensive trade in farm products and machinery. Hall announced the start of the 2007 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards program today. Companies both large and small around the world are invited to submit innovative learning entries. Individuals in the learning field are also invited to serve as volunteer judges. The following six categories have been created to recognize organizations in the workplace for their learning courseware Educational software. See CBT and OpenCourseWare. (application) courseware - Programs and data used in Computer-Based Training. , technology, and case-study descriptions: * Best Custom Content * Best Innovation in Learning Technology * Best Results of a Learning Program * Best Blended Learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used Program * Best Use of Emerging Technology * Best Learning Team "The awards program gives us an opportunity to recognize and showcase A showcase, or vitrine, is a glassed-in cabinet or case for displaying delicate or valuable articles such as objects d'art or merchandise in a shop, museum, or house. great learning efforts. It also gives all of us a chance to see what the best are doing," said Brandon Hall, Ph.D., CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Brandon Hall Research. The deadline for entries for the 2007 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards is April 6, 2007. To submit an entry or apply to be a judge, visit http://www.brandon-hall.com/awards/awards.shtml. About Brandon Hall Research Located in Sunnyvale, Calif., the independent research firm Brandon Hall Research provides insight and advice through publications on learning technologies and practices. Learn more about Brandon Hall Research at www.brandon-hall.com. About the Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards Each year the Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards program recognizes the best in innovative corporate learning. Each entry is evaluated by four reviewers from a pool of independent judges. The Awards judges include instructional designers, professors, consultants, and training professionals from around the world. |
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