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United Nations World Summit Award in eLearning
Simulacra
20-Oct-2005 » Training Press Releases » Stagework, the National Theatre (www.stagework.org.uk) project commissioned by Culture Online has been selected as one of the best eLearning products in the world.
The jury commenting on Stagework, said that "The design is stylish and not intrusive. The navigation is straightforward and intuitive. The integration of various texts, colours, images and videos into one web-application has been done very smoothly, showing considerable class in design. The information has been distributed efficiently and on-demand through its interactive search and query functions. Stagework provides a great example, a complete archetype, for any other industry to take inspiration from."
Simulacra's involvement on this project was to provide flexible software solutions,using their Content Management System and Web Publishing software, previously known as Harmonise, which has subsequently been released under an open source license to become openharmonise, (www.openharmonise.org). This provided the framework that provided the freedom of expression for the client and designers to realise their creative designs and ideas and produce a dynamic and compelling site.
Simulacra worked for Illumina and the National Theatre on the Stagework project.
Stagework, commissioned by Culture Online, part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, was also awarded 2 Bafta Interactive awards in January 2005.
Further Information
All nominated products from each country were evaluated in a three-round judging process, and subsequently, the world's Best e-Contents and Applications (5 products in each of the 8 WSA categories) were selected. This selection from over 1000 of the world's best products represents a comprehensive overview of best practice in e-content and creativity.
More information about the winners and awards is available at http://www.wsis-award.org
About WSA
The goal of the World Summit Award
"MAKING EXISTING EXCELLENCE VISIBLE"
The World Summit Award (WSA), held in the framework of the WSIS, puts its emphasis on a core part of the Information Society that is often overlooked: high-quality e-contents and applications. By selecting, presenting and promoting the best products from all over the world in that field, it makes a contribution to bridging the Digital Divide and narrowing the Content Gap. Putting its focus on cultural identity and diversity, the WSA looks for multimedia projects that effectively and creatively work with quality contents and digitalise educational, scientific and cultural heritage. It is held in the framework of and in cooperation with the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
WSIS initiative
"The World Summit on the Information Society offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the information society so that all people can enjoy these benefits... It can help us to better understand just how the information revolution is transforming our societies. Most of all, it provides a platform for developing a shared vision of ways to create a truly inclusive information society that serves and empowers all people."
For the Net World Order conference - Bridging the Global Digital Divide - June 19, 2003
Kofi Annan, UN Secretary General
For further information on WSIS see www.itu.int/wsis
About Simulacra
Double Bafta award winners for Best Learning and Factual Sites 2005.
UN World Summit Award Winner 2005 - Worldwide Winner for eLearning
Simulacra provide award-winning web-based information management solutions. They help clients to integrate, categorise, manage and publish their information in an attractive and intuitive way, so that their users can access information according to their understanding. This is achieved by ensuring that the information structure driving the site is consistent with what it means to end users, and how they navigate it.
Simulacra works with organisations at both the strategic and implementation levels to reach new audiences with relevant services. Information standards such as taxonomies or metadata schemes are used to support the description and management of information and assets for more user-focussed online offerings.
Simulacra is committed to a program of ongoing development and expansion of its product range, including advanced eLearning solutions, which puts the user at the centre of the development process and aligns this with the organisation's motivation to educate. Our eLearning services cater for content development and content management using our open source software openharmonise.
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