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Many tables and figures are used: for example the “Delivering E-Learning” can be used by
training cycle, which gave me a clear understanding any business wanting to understand more
of what was being explained. from a strategic perspective. Fee knows
In tone the book aims to be as user friendly as there are many books promoting e-learning,
possible. It starts with the very basics and speaks in but his approach focuses on not just one
the first person so it feels like somebody is talking method of e-learning, but many. He also
you through how to use e-learning. Fee works hard includes references for further reading and
not to put readers off by insisting you don’t have to research to give the maximum amount of
be a technological whizz to understand e-learning. He information in the simplest form.
explains that while some people have tried to use it This book is definitely worth reading.
and failed, they often do not realise that other models It will guide you to the inevitable,
are available. He wants to “help people understand e- becoming part of the digital age.
learning in a new way”.
The book offers a brilliant insight into e-learning Hannah Cowley is a reporter
for first time users as well as those already involved on e.learning age
in learning and development. It strives to educate
people in all aspects of e-learning, including the Delivering E-Learning:
benefits it offers and how to use it to its full potential A complete strategy for
to gain the most out of learning. design, application and
Fee recognises that we entered the digital age assessment
about 10 years ago and that more and more businesses By Kenneth Fee
(over 10%) are using e-learning for training. This book Kogan Page Ltd, 2009,
provides valuable information in a straightforward £27.50
way to help raise the standards of businesses. ISBN: 978-0-7494-5397-8
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personalised test (which you can customise).
You are told with your results whether you are
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Archana Venkatraman jump-starts her
gave the product a rating of 4.5 out of 5. The hazard perception test follows similar formats.
e-learning career with some training for
The installation software came with clear instructions Driving clips are similar to the official hazard test and
her driving theory test
so I was soon using the product. It was divided into four display users’ progress in the form of a graph. These
parts – driving theory test, hazard perception test, can be replayed slowly and show how you can improve.
practical test tips and a “show and tell” section. My favourite application is the way users can
A registration form will supply free updates on the convert lessons into MP3 formats and study on the
software but you can skip this if you work offline. move on an iPod, mobile phone or portable music
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aving always reported on other people’s
e-learning, it makes a nice change to be
in the spotlight and write up my own,
maiden e-learning experience – three However, supplying a username and password is not player. It also had a voice over reading out the
Discover the
e-learning, coaching, training, organisation
weeks online learning for my car-driving theory test. optional, as it allows the interactive resource to be questions, although you can mute it while reading.
development, leadership and more.
I have never been on the forefront of learning and used by two or more users simultaneously. It can be However, the software has severe copyright terms
developing new skills, which is why I waited until I used for both car and motorcycle driving tests. and conditions to which users must agree before
latest technology
was well into my twenties before learning to drive. Once logged in, the software is straightforward using it. While some reviewers complained about the
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After receiving my provisional license, I started and simple to use. It provides full details of how far quality of video clips on hazard perception, I found
sessions and get instant e-learning tips and
hunting for my learning material on the Driving you have reached in your course, how well you are them fine. The only other hitch was that there was no
for learning
Standards Agency website. Ranging from £30 to £50 doing, which sections are your weakest and which option to pause the test and continue later. You can only
advice to help solve your business challenges. and covering the latest questions, driving tips and a questions have you consistently answered wrongly, abort, which shows as a fail on the progress sheet.
guaranteed pass accreditation, the material was what is your average time to answer and so on. The experience went beyond the study material.
available in plenty of forms – books, CDs, audio tapes My progress was presented as graphs and Reviews posted by fellow learners, the retailer’s
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including email updates, special offers and
stuff as cheap as a fiver and even delivered for free. which ones you have not even attempted once. test have all been part of my e-learning exercise.
fast-track entry.
After comparing all the options, their contents and Questions can be studied in different formats – Pleased with the convenience and enjoyment of
reviews posted by other learners, I finally zeroed in virtual and animated book, categories or by taking e-learning, I have just ordered my French learning
on some software called “Driving Test Success: ALL multiple mock tests and learning as you go. software. Voilà.
Tests 2009/2010 Edition (PC)” from Focus Multimedia. The mocks are developed as closely as possible Oh, by the way, I passed my driving theory test.
Available as a DVDrom, it was compatible with to the official DVLA test. They are of three types –
Windows Vista and XP and was shipped within two random questions (as close as you can get to the real Archana Venkatraman is a reporter on
days. Amazon had listed 165 customer reviews and one); set test (covering all questions); and e.learning age
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