News from Sponge

• 09 May 2016

  • Expert panel joins debate on the future for L&D

    Sponge | Plymouth | 2016-05-09

    An expert industry panel will discuss how to equip L&D for the future during a special online event this month.

• 26 Apr 2016

  • Learning leaders share insights on change at CIPD Show

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-04-26

    Learning leaders will be talking about the action L&D professionals can take to improve business impact during a series of interviews at the CIPD Learning and Development Show 2016.

• 25 Apr 2016

  • STORY unveils a new chapter in induction elearning

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-04-25

    Story Contracting, one of the fastest growing infrastructure companies in the UK has launched its first elearning induction programme for new employees.

• 30 Mar 2016

  • Experts debate learning games in #GameWeek Hangout

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-03-30

    The impact of gamification and games in workplace learning will take centre stage in a social media event this April.

• 09 Mar 2016

  • Elearning to support cancer care in the community

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-03-09

    An elearning programme is being launched to help health and social care workers broaden their knowledge of cancer care in the community.

• 07 Mar 2016

  • Learning benefits of interactive video revealed

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-03-07

    A live webinar will explore the benefits of using interactive video as part of a workplace learning strategy.

• 25 Feb 2016

  • Sponge UK makes top 50 in Sunday Times Best Companies List

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-02-25

    Elearning company Sponge UK has been named among the best places to work in the UK in a leading workplace study published by the Sunday Times.

• 11 Feb 2016

  • How to keep learners inspired with multi-device games and video

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-02-11

    An interactive webinar for learning professionals will outline how the latest innovations in multi-device elearning technology can be used to keep learners inspired and challenged.

• 08 Feb 2016

  • Induction programme that nurtures talent wins gold award for Farmfoods and Sponge UK

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-02-08

    An innovative online induction programme that not only provides essential training for new employees but helps identify the brightest potential talent has won gold at The Learning Awards.

• 01 Feb 2016

  • Excellence in Business Training Award for Sponge UK

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-02-01

    Elearning company Sponge UK has won an award in recognition of the learning and development it provides for its own employees.

• 28 Jan 2016

  • Specsavers uses online induction to ‘coin’ corporate responsibility values with new starters

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-01-28

    Staff and partners joining Specsavers will be able to earn a virtual coin to donate to charity in a new online induction course.

• 26 Jan 2016

  • Sponge UK named in list of England’s top 50 creative companies

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-01-26

    Elearning provider Sponge UK has been included on a list of the 50 most innovative and inventive creative companies in England.

• 21 Jan 2016

  • Elearning makes ‘real contribution’ to school cyber safety

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-01-21

    A cyber security online training programme is being offered to teachers to help them play a key role in combatting cyber threats to schools.

• 14 Jan 2016

  • Inspiring a love of learning with multi-device games and video at Learning Technologies 2016

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-01-14

    The role multi-device elearning games and video can play in inspiring a love of learning will be explored at Learning Technologies 2016 by award-winning learning organisation, Sponge UK.

• 12 Jan 2016

  • Interactive video helps fundraisers learn from actors with disabilities

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-01-12

    A new interactive video featuring actors with disabilities reveals what it can feel like for vulnerable people when a charity fundraiser knocks on the door.

• 11 Jan 2016

  • Mission critical health & safety elearning for data centres launched

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-01-11

    New elearning for the growing data centre industry is being launched aimed at helping employees and visitors stay safe, reduce downtime risks and avoid possible accidents in the mission critical space.

• 06 Jan 2016

  • L&D leaders join Hangout to debate elearning trends and challenges

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-01-06

    An expert panel of L&D leaders will be answering questions on the state of the elearning industry in 2016 during a special online event.

• 05 Jan 2016

  • Sponge UK gets top honours in 100 best companies list

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2016-01-05

    Elearning provider Sponge UK has been named in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2016.

• 08 Dec 2015

  • Elearning game styles and techniques revealed at LSG webinar

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-12-08

    How elearning games fit into workplace learning and how they can create greater learner engagement are among the topics explored at a webinar for L&D professionals this month.

• 02 Dec 2015

  • Sponge UK launches ‘best ever’ Christmas game

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-12-02

    Award-winning learning provider, Sponge UK is using its expertise in multi-device elearning games to create a fun festive challenge.

• 01 Dec 2015

  • Sports Direct extends multi-device induction training for new staff

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-12-01

    Leading sports retailer, Sports Direct is extending its online induction for new staff with two new elearning modules.

• 26 Nov 2015

  • Sponge UK recognised for outstanding learning

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-11-26

    Elearning experts have recognised the importance of creativity and innovation in driving the industry forward by naming Sponge UK as Outstanding Learning Organisation of the Year.

• 17 Nov 2015

  • United Biscuits drives success culture with new elearning

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-11-17

    United Biscuits (UB), the leading manufacturer of biscuits, cakes and snacks, is supporting ongoing culture change in the organisation with new elearning for its staff.

• 09 Nov 2015

  • Webinar on positive induction from first day to first year

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-11-09

    The role elearning can play in creating a positive and lasting induction experience for new employees will be explored in an interactive webinar this month.

• 05 Nov 2015

  • Think like game designers plea at eLN conference

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-11-05

    The eLearning Network’s annual conference will hear how “thinking like game designers” can help learning professionals unlock the full potential of games in digital learning.

• 26 Oct 2015

  • Innovative induction wins shortlisting for Farmfoods and Sponge UK

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-10-26

    An induction programme by Farmfoods that not only welcomes new employees to the company but helps to identify potential managers has been shortlisted for a top award by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI).

• 20 Oct 2015

  • Sponge UK boss shares elearning secrets on LNTV

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-10-20

    Viewers of the live-streamed internet television channel, Learning Now TV (LNTV), will be able to see an exclusive interview with Louise Pasterfield, Managing Director of elearning provider, Sponge UK this month.

• 30 Sep 2015

  • Sponge to lead debate on multi-device learning

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-09-30

    The impact multi-device learning is having in the workplace and how businesses can make the most of responsive learning opportunities are among the topics being explored in a week long social media event.

• 22 Sep 2015

  • Boosting engagement with games at World of Learning

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-09-22

    How games work to increase engagement and how they fit into workplace elearning are among the questions being answered at a seminar at the World of Learning exhibition and conference.

• 21 Sep 2015

  • First ever Adapt Hangout lifts the lid on multi-device elearning

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-09-21

    The team behind the award-winning Adapt responsive technology will be answering questions on multi-device elearning at the first ever Adapt Hangout.

• 07 Sep 2015

  • Sponge UK shortlisted for Outstanding Learning Organisation award

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-09-07

    Custom-made elearning provider, Sponge UK has been shortlisted in one of the most sought-after categories of the 2015 Elearning Awards.

• 17 Aug 2015

  • NHS trust moves training online to free up more time for patient care

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-08-17

    One of the largest NHS Trusts providing community, mental health, learning disability and social care services in England is transforming its workplace training with 13 new elearning modules aimed at helping to improve safety and free up more time for staff to spend with patients.

• 10 Aug 2015

  • Nature’s lessons on Social Learning revealed at webinar

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-08-10

    Taking a cue from nature on Social Learning, and how to make the most of it in business is the topic of a new webinar, hosted by award-winning elearning provider, Sponge UK.

• 06 Jul 2015

  • Sponge UK explores how games can teach better decision making

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-07-06

    The role games can play as a teaching tool for decision making will be explored in an interactive webinar this month.

• 29 Jun 2015

  • Waitrose uses gamified elearning to train staff on selling age restricted goods

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-06-29

    Supermarket chain, Waitrose is rolling out an innovative elearning game about the law on selling alcohol, tobacco and other age restricted products.

• 05 Jun 2015

  • The impact of emerging technologies on elearning explored

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-06-05

    How emerging technologies will change elearning in the future is the subject of a week-long social media event aimed at generating debate and awareness about the latest trends.

• 27 May 2015

  • Press play on games in elearning at Learning Technologies Summer Forum

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-05-27

    L&D teams looking to integrate games into their elearning are being offered practical tips and examples at Learning Technologies 2015 Summer Forum (June 16).

• 18 May 2015

  • Mothercare invests in leading-edge elearning for staff

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-05-18

    Retailer Mothercare is modernising its approach to health and safety training by moving online with its first ever elearning course for staff.

• 14 May 2015

  • Elearning company inspires book on business growth

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-05-14

    A new book about the rapid expansion of an elearning company challenges the myths about growth, and reveals how businesses can overcome the obstacles that stop them growing bigger.

• 06 May 2015

  • Elearning games to increase learner engagement showcased at CIPD Show 2015

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-05-06

    Award-winning elearning company, Sponge UK, will be sharing practical ideas on how to introduce game thinking into elearning at the CIPD Learning & Development Show 2015.

• 29 Apr 2015

  • Polling station game brings voting to life

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-04-29

    A polling station is the unlikely setting for a new online game aimed at bringing the experience of voting to life for first-time voters.

• 28 Apr 2015

  • Learning to love compliance elearning

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-04-28

    Compliance elearning has a bad reputation but an interactive webinar this month will reveal ways to help learners understand the benefits and even learn to love it.

• 22 Apr 2015

  • Sponge UK collaborates in cognitive innovative project

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-04-22

    A research training project investigating the role of creativity in human thinking and innovation is working with award-winning elearning company, Sponge UK.

• 09 Apr 2015

  • Reconnect with learners through emotion

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-04-09

    Techniques for evoking emotion in elearning to boost learner engagement will be offered at an interactive webinar this month.

• 07 Apr 2015

  • #GameWeek asks the big questions about elearning games

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-04-07

    The role of games within elearning and their effectiveness in workplace training are among the topics to be explored in a week long social media event.

• 19 Mar 2015

  • Tesco elearning campaign highlighted at major compliance conference

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-03-19

    An award-winning compliance campaign for Tesco created by elearning company, Sponge UK, will be highlighted at an international compliance conference and exhibition this month.

• 24 Feb 2015

  • Sponge UK aims to shake up elearning with creativity

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-02-24

    Ways to unlock creativity, use it to solve problems and refresh elearning are being offered at a live webinar in March hosted by elearning provider, Sponge UK.

• 04 Feb 2015

  • Practical tips for creating interactive video elearning games

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-02-04

    Organisations and learning professionals can go behind the scenes of a project to create a management skills elearning game using interactive video.

• 03 Feb 2015

  • Sponge UK named ‘core challenger’ in market analysis

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-02-03

    An independent analysis of the custom elearning market which helps organisations compare different providers has included Sponge UK for the first time.

• 02 Feb 2015

  • Government puts Sponge UK on the map

    Sponge | Plymouth, UK | 2015-02-02

    Award-wining elearning provider, Sponge UK is featured on an interactive map of Britain showing the government’s industrial strategy.

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