Independent Research

ASTD
The world's leading association of workplace learning and performance professionals, forming a world-class community of practice.
http://www.astd.org

Bersin and Associates
Independent Consultants for E-Learning and Learning Management Infrastructure.
http://www.bersin.com

Brandon Hall Resources
Business-critical, independent information about the technology-based training industry with specific resources for training professionals and multimedia developers.
http://www.brandon-hall.com/

CEdMA
The Computer Education Management Association is an independent, no-profit organization that provides a forum for managers and directors of computer education organizations.
http://www.cedma.org

Cisco Learning Institute
The Cisco Learning Institute (CLI) is part of a worldwide collaboration among educational institutions, business enterprises, governments, local communities, and foundations to make e-learning an effective, productive path to knowledge and skill.
http://www.ciscolearning.org

Concept Mapping
Using concept mapping technique to enhance synchronous collaborative learning via ICT
http://ltsnpsy.york.ac.uk/conceptmapping/index.html

Edutools - Course Management Systems
EduTools is a resource for higher education that is designed to assist users in making a decision about their course management system. This site reviews each product by researching and describing more than 50 product features.
http://www.edutools.info/course/index.jsp

e-Learning Centre
A resource designed for academics and training professionals consisting of links to world-wide learning resources.
http://www.e-learningcentre.co.uk

e-Learning Guru
Provides hundreds of how-to articles, analysis, book summaries, and white papers for the field of e-learning. As a non-commercial site, it provides an independent perspective and pragmatic advice to CLO's, instructional designers, and trainers.
http://www.e-learningguru.com

eLearnity
European-based independent e-learning analyst providing a corporate research subscription service, e-learning best practice reports and vendor viewpoints, and public news and whitepapers, backed up by e-learning strategy and best practice consulting.
http://www.elearnity.com

eLearnspace
A site intended for users, managers, developers, and facilitators of elearning. Covers a full range of issues, from what to consider before starting to how to evaluate what was done.
http://www.elearnspace.org/

Instructional Management Systems Project
An investment membership of academic, commercial and government organizations who are developing a set of specifications and prototype software for facilitating the growth and viability of distributed learning on the Internet.
http://www.imsproject.org/

Learnativity.com
An organization created to convey Learning Theory and Learning Technology concepts and to help foster an alliance for the new learning economy.
http://www.learnativity.com

Learning Circuits
ASTD's online magazine offers feature articles, columns, and interactive areas for everyone interested in e-learning issues.
http://www.learningcircuits.org

Learning Technology Research Institute
A central focus for learning technology research on design innovation, the development of e-learning environments and the theoretical basis of learning technology.
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/ltri/

The MASIE Center
The MASIE Center is an international thinktank dedicated to exploring the intersection of learning and technology.
http://www.masie.com

The Sapio Institute
Non-profit online learning research, instructional design, and professional development organization.
http://www.sapioinstitute.org

Stephen's Web
Contains information, and articles related to online learning. Includes the OLDaily, the daily e-learning newsletter.
http://www.downes.ca

Web-Based Training Information Center
A non-profit resource for those interested in developing and delivering web-based training, online learning, e-learning or distance education. Surveys, discussion forums, and resource links.
http://www.filename.com/wbt/