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Our News2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 December 2010 Makrini needs your vote Here at PIXELearning you may be under the impression that we are constantly talking about Makrini™ and you might be right. A product developed for Global Novations, a US provider of Diversity and Inclusion, Marketing and Talent optimization services, Makrini™ is a breakthrough approach to diversity and inclusion training, being the first-ever gaming simulation on the topic. Being the first of its kind the species of Makrini™ are wanting to get noticed, hence its entry for Innovation Award at Learning without Frontiers. For information about voting please see below. Aimed at a wide corporate audience the simulation tasks the learner with a mission to a commercial space station where diversity and inclusion skills must be applied to interact productively with intergalactic associates, and to attain better business results than competitors. It’s a learning simulation of self discovery based on the learners own preferences, decisions, critical thinking, opinions and beliefs. The key learning objectives of Makrini™ are:
VOTING For the UK: Using the code [MAKRINI] cast your votes via SMS or Skype SMS* to 07950 080 667 For the USA: Using the code [MAKRINI] cast your votes via SMS or Skype SMS* to +44 7950 080 667 Multiple votes from the same number for the same finalist will count as a single vote, so no funny business ok? *Votes are charged at your standard network rate and votes the UK may attract an additional network charge. To make it fair each mobile vote from outside of the UK will count as 2 votes. If you’re outside the UK you may find it’s cheaper to use Skype. Award for INCLUSION INNOVATIONS : Worlds of Makrini, Global Novations, USA [MAKRINI] November 2010 PIXELEARNING SHORTLISTED IN ICT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2010 Cross those fingers and send us those good luck vibes....We will keep you posted Coventry-based PIXELearning has announced today that it is a finalist in the Emerging Technologies category of the ICT Excellence Awards 2010. The Coventry company, which currently employs six people at its head office in The Serious Games Institute, Coventry University Village, achieved the shortlist for its ‘Our World of Makrini’™, game, which was designed in partnership with Global Novations to promote a wider awareness of diversity and inclusion issues within the working environment. The game is being implemented to enable staff, at all levels, to apply this knowledge in their commercial environment and deliver clear business benefits. Along with the other finalists, PIXELearning presented its submission to a panel of judges and now awaits the announcement of the winners of the coveted technology awards in November at a prestigious awards evening. Mike Musson, ICT Cluster Manager, comments: “The number of entries rose by over 30% this year so competition has been extremely tough. The innovation and hard-work demonstrated by this year’s entrants will make judging harder than ever.” Helen Axe, Project and Marketing Manager for PIXELearning, said: “Being shortlisted for an award on a regional and industry related topic is an achievement in itself. For PIXELearning, it’s just as exciting, if not more so, than the product’s release. Being shortlisted for this award allows us to share and demonstrate what can be achieved through serious games and how users will benefit from the unique appearance, focus and approach to learning that ‘Our World of Makrini’™ offers. Being recognised for our work encourages us to continue pushing the boundaries of serious games and continue creating new and innovative online simulations like this one.” ‘Our World of Makrini’™ is set in a semi fictitious/futuristic world with non-human characters. The game offers a hybrid experience allowing the simulation to reinforce specific concepts, allowing users to step into a character’s shoes before being faced with tasks, judgement decisions and responsibilities that need to be completed to the best of their ability. Through daily tasks, interaction and tackling issues and opinions that may cause conflict, this serious games solution conveys the notion of ‘behaving inclusively’. It allows the users’ key decisions to define their unique performances and its overall aim is to raise awareness and acknowledge of users’ behaviours whilst taking into consideration the values and beliefs of others. “The awards provide a great insight into the sheer diversity and talent on offer in the West Midlands technology community and beyond,” continues Mike. “The ICT Cluster, comprising technology businesses, educational establishments and support organisations working in collaboration, is enabling the West Midlands to build a dynamic regional economy as well as compete successfully in the competitive ICT marketplace, on a global level.” Shortlisted companies will be eligible for membership of the exclusive ICT Excellence Club. The Club was set up to encourage award-winning businesses to share knowledge, create business opportunities and accelerate growth in the region and beyond. The winners will be announced at an evening awards ceremony following the annual ICT Conference on 25th November 2010, which is being held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Bickenhill, Solihull. To find out more about the ICT Cluster, please follow at: Twitter/wmidlandsict, the ICT Cluster Group on LinkedIn or the ICT Cluster on Facebook.
May 2010 Richard Smith becomes PIXELearning's new CEO Last month Richard Smith, PIXELearning's Sales Director become its CEO after Kevin Corti stepped down to pursue a new social gaming venture. Richard has been with PIXELearning for over five years and has instigated partnerships with a small but growing network of value adding resellers. Richard's new role as CEO will see a greater focus on PIXELearning designing and selling new products, forming further partnerships and keeping very busy. Technical Director and fellow founder, Suraj Rana also decided to stand down. We wish them both the best of luck for the future.
July 2010 Our World’s of Makrini Released And it’s released....Our Worlds of Makrini, a new serious game offering an intuitive approach to Diversity and Inclusion training designed and developed by PIXELearning and our partners Global Novations. This extremely ambitious and an innovative serious game looks at tackling common issues around diversity and inclusion that can occur in any organisation. Taking these issues and creating an online learning simulation using in a sci-fi theme We are also pleased to announce the recent merge of Global Lead and Novations to form Global Novations thus creating a specialist provider of diversity and inclusion, Talent Optimisation and Market Optimisation.
July 2010 Another Award for 'Our World's of Makrini' Ludus Project award for Best Professional Education Game with a budget over 40,000Euros saw PIXELearning’s and Global Novations diversity and inclusion serious game ‘Our Worlds of Makrini’ come runner up. This is ‘Makrini’s’ second award which truly demonstrates its uniqueness and potential. If you would be interest in knowing more about the product please contact PIXELearning at info@pixelearning.com
PIXELearning in Italy This month see’s the next instalment of the EU project PIXELearning are working on with 6 other European Partners. Flying to Italy Helen Axe aka Chopper will be joining representatives from Aliter, Coventry Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Prahova, foretagarna, Virtech and hosts DemoCenter-Sipe, to discuss our latest project ENERGY-WISE. Energy-Wise is a one stop portal containing a number of courses and a serious games based on how SME’s can reduce their energy consumption saving money and the working towards saving the environment. This project is still in the early stages but aims to be up and running by Autumn2011. Visit www.energy-wise.eu for more information.
August 2010 Blogging our views PIXELearning are moving with the times, we have LinkedIn, we have Facebook and twitter and we had a blog without any blogging. SO our resident blogger Helen Routledge has put fingers to keyboard and has been sharing her thoughts on what makes a successful project, latest news and much more. To nosey around our blog follow the link www.pixelearning.wordpress.com
September 2010 PIXELearning Stateside Having just won a new contract with an existing US client PIXELearning will be landing in Boston next week for a serious planning session.
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