Independent Research

Independent Research Links

• Managingminds.com A knowledge and innovation sharing community.
  
• MIT Center for Advanced Educational Services The main Massachusetts Institute of Technology facility for support of, and research in, technology-facilitated education.
  
• Learning Circuits ASTD's online magazine offers feature articles, columns, and interactive areas for everyone interested in e-learning issues.
  
• Brandon Hall Resources Business-critical, independent information about the technology-based training industry with specific resources for training professionals and multimedia developers.
  
• WBTEXPO A web-based exposition for development companies, service professionals and users of web-based training products (WBT).
  
• e-Learning Centre A resource designed for academics and training professionals consisting of links to world-wide learning resources.
  
• 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.
  
• 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. Site includes surveys, discussion forums, and resource links.
  
• Learnativity.com An organization created to convey Learning Theory and Learning Technology concepts and to help foster an alliance for the new learning economy.
  
• Lecture Object Architecture A proposal for a standard architecture for archiving lectures, seminars and presentations on the web with audio/video and synchronized visual support.
  
• The MASIE Center The MASIE Center is an international thinktank dedicated to exploring the intersection of learning and technology.
  
• CEdMA The Computer Education Management Association is an independent, no-profit organization that provides a forum for managers and directors of computer education organizations.
  
• 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.
  
• OLT Practitioner's Corner Resources for trainers, instructors, educators about learning technologies and ways of incorporating them into instruction
  
• The Sapio Institute Non-profit online learning research, instructional design, and professional development organization.
  
• Technology Based Training SuperSite This resource for training professionals provides information on WBT, CBT, and CD-ROMs.