Using the internet to enhance distance learning

4:46pm Friday 23rd April 2010

Social networking on websites like Facebook and Twitter is without doubt one of the biggest technological and cultural developments of the past decade. This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that Facebook now has 23 million users in the UK alone - around a third of the country’s population – with about 50% logging on every day.

Why it’s never too late to learn new skills and change career

3:45pm Monday 22nd March 2010

There is a saying that education is wasted on the young, and while that may be an exaggeration there are certainly clear benefits to learning in later life. In fact, research conducted by Newsquest training partner Home Learning College showed that 40% of Brits think it is easier to feel motivated by a genuine interest in a subject when studying as an adult.

The classroom vs. distance learning: which is best?

5:11pm Monday 15th March 2010

Most of us are familiar with the idea of learning in a classroom environment, having spent a great part of our younger years at school. Some find this an overwhelmingly positive experience, whereas others simply cannot wait to leave compulsory education.

Why should I enhance my vocational skills in 2010?

5:10pm Monday 15th March 2010

It’s fair to say that many people will be glad to see the back of 2009: the year in which we entered the longest recession in British history, accompanied by record breaking levels of unemployment.

Former banker launches new career as tiler

Stewart Simpson finds his new tiling career very therapeutic

5:36pm Tuesday 17th November 2009

Hailing from a practical family of electricians, painters and decorators, handyman Stewart Simpson believes he has inherited the DIY gene.

Time for tea with new business venture

Rebecca Hilton serves up a traditional tea of scones and sandwiches

6:32pm Tuesday 10th November 2009

Rebecca Hilton is putting her love of baking – and the traditional tea sets she acquired from her parents and grandparents – to good use in a new business venture.

Chris's job could help save your life

Chris Leleux demonstrates first aid on a mannequin

6:30pm Tuesday 3rd November 2009

Chris Leleux is a life-saver and is making it his business to pass on these essential skills to others.

Jon will make you a cover star!

Jon Taylor gets some inspiration for Hallmark’s OK! magazine personalised cards

5:14pm Wednesday 28th October 2009

Thanks to Jon Taylor, ordinary people can grace the cover of their favourite celebrity magazine.

Mechanic Jeanne is making it in a man's world

Jeanne Goodall loves to sort out whatever’s going wrong under a car’s bonnet

4:55pm Tuesday 20th October 2009

Jeanne Goodall is on course for fulfilling her driving ambition.

Helping people to kick the drinking habit

Piccadilly Project co-ordinator Gary Malcomson finds it rewarding to help those with a drink problem

1:27pm Wednesday 14th October 2009

Drinking is part of our social culture. Unlike drugs, it is legal; yet it is potentially more addictive and certainly more readily available and affordable.

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