2008-10-06 20:08:01 -

www.ideaslearning.com - i.d.e.a.s. Learning, a leader in innovative eLearning, won a coveted Brandon Hall Gold award for excellence in the Custom Content category. i.d.e.a.s. Learning was recognized during a ceremony and reception held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 in San Jose, California, as part of the 2008 Innovations in Learning Conference. The winners are listed at www.brandon-hall.com.

The winning entry, "TotalCare(R) Connect Bed eLearning Course," is a custom designed, self-paced, interactive eLearning tool made for Hill-Rom, Inc. The course is used to teach the Hill-Rom sales force, customer service, and technical support team as well as their existing and prospective customers (registered nurses, non-licensed clinicians, and other hospital staff) how to properly operate the bed. It instructs the audience on how to use the features of the bed to deliver safe and effective care to immobile patients.

"The distinctive use of a purposeful story meshed with instructionally-sound interactive exercises makes our products engaging, fun, and effective," said Kelly Pounds, V.P. i.d.e.a.s. Learning. "We are pleased to be recognized for being among the best in the world."

The Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards are presented annually by Brandon Hall Research, one of the leading research firms in training and development. Now in its fourteenth year, the Awards program showcases exceptional work in the use of learning technology. A total of 246 entries were originally submitted. The entries were evaluated by independent judges around the world.

"We are so impressed with the quality of this year's winning entries," said Brandon Hall, Ph.D., chairman of the Awards program. "These winners set the standard for what innovative learning looks like today."

For more information on i.d.e.a.s. Learning visit www.ideaslearning.com.

Brandon Hall, Ph.D. is the CEO of Brandon Hall Research and author of the ground-breaking "Web-Based Training Cookbook." Since 1992, Brandon Hall Research (www.brandon-hall.com) has been providing independent research reports and expert advice on using technology in learning. Brandon Hall Research conducts the Awards program each year to recognize the best in innovative learning. To honor the Award winners Brandon Hall Research hosts the Awards ceremony and reception in conjunction with its Innovations in Learning Conference.

i.d.e.a.s. Learning, Lake Buena Vista
Kelly Pounds, 407-560-5600 Ext. 3201