VanX: Dave Howard - Visually Rich e-Learning with XML, Flash and MySQL April 19, 2006

Dave Howard, president of Circle Learning, will discuss their soon to be unveiled Flash based e-learning interface called LEARN. This innovative interface provides a rich media learning environment with easy content updating using MySQL and XML. Dave will demonstrate the system at it's beta stage and discuss the value of such an application in the online learning environment. Flash and the MySQL database make extensive use of XML for the transfer of data, interface design elements and commands.

The evening will be kicked off as usual at 6:00pm with networking and pizza, having the talk starting around 6:30pm.

Please join us after the talk for an informal get-together at "The Railway Club" at 579 Dunsmuir Street . Use this oportunity to network, meet the speaker and - most important - have fun together.

Bio

Dave Howard is President of the Circle Learning. Dave holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts - Radio and Television from Ryerson University. He has over 25 years of management, human resources, media project development and communications experience. An experienced senior manager, instructor/designer, and media development professional with broad technical competencies, Dave has a proven track record of curriculum development, facilitation and project management. His experience includes leading and managing large and small companies in the fields of telecommunications, education and video production.

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