Head-Line Communication Limited projects
Probably our most expansive single project was the development of Reeltime College, which ran from 1995 until 2005. During this time the platform was responsible for teaching over 450,000 learners, predominatly newcomers to the world of computing. Reeltime was the culmination of years of research into new methods of unmoderated training (skills acquisition in the absence of a physical teacher). Along the way we made several discoveries about the way learners behave in a wholly unmoderated environment, and were obliged to develop a new theory of cognitive development appropriate to the field of independent learning which the internet has now made into an inevitable reality.
A sample testimonial appears alongside, quoting one learner's reaction to the system.
As well as Reeltime College the company has been involved in a number of client projects, many of which remain commercially confidential (meaning we are unable to discuss them here), but a brief summary of our benchmark projects appears below.
Benchmark projects
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1980 | Communication projects | Production of technical documents for clients – including a redesign of the workshop manual for the Chieftan tank! |
| 1980-1985 | Product support literature | "Reference manuals" for a range of then hi-tech instruments including British Telecom and Amstrad. |
| 1985-1995 | Badged and republishers | Focus on providing OEM development for high-profile names wishing to publish innovative products under their own brand name, including The Sunday Times, Acorn computers, Sanyo, and others. |
| 1995-2005 | Reeltime College | 450,000 users, following independent learning courses at home and in local training centres. |
| 2005-2011 | Client projects | Range of client projects, including development of the blueprint for the UK's online driving theory test. |