Irish College shortlisted in UK e-Learning Awards

Co. Dublin, Ireland — 08 Sep. 2010 — Hibernia College has been shortlisted in five categories at the 2010 e-Learning Awards. The awards are presented by e-Learning Age Magazine, the UK’s leading publication for online and blended learning and are held each year to showcase the latest developments and innovations in the area of e-learning.

Irish College shortlisted in UK e-Learning Awards

Hibernia College has been shortlisted in five categories at the 2010 e-Learning Awards. The awards are presented by e-Learning Age Magazine, the UK’s leading publication for online and blended learning and are held each year to showcase the latest developments and innovations in the area of e-learning.

According to the organisers, “Competition was tough and getting on to the shortlist was harder this year than ever before. More than 200 entries were received so just making the shortlists is a major achievement.”

In 2008 and 2009 Hibernia College won silver and bronze awards and hope to go one better in 2010. This year the college is nominated in the following five categories:

* The best use of synchronous e-learning
* The best online or distance learning programme
* Excellence in the production of learning content
* E-learning industry award for outstanding achievement – individual (Dr. Seán Rowland)
* E-learning industry award for outstanding achievement – corporate.

Dr. Seán Rowland, President of Hibernia College commented, “We’re very excited about these nominations. They demonstrate once again that Hibernia College is at the cutting edge of e-learning innovation internationally. We also see them as recognition of the dedication, hard work and quality of the college’s staff and faculty”.

The winners will be announced on November 11th at a gala awards ceremony in the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London.

For more information about the awards visit www.elearningage.co.uk