Sites that provide visitors with independent information about Online Teaching and learning.
For example, Brandon Hall and Masie websites do not promote any specific software packages, and as organizations do not sell software, but they carry out regular surveys on suppliers of software relating to Online Learning. The surveys are carried out using their extensive mailing lists and the findings, which are published on the website can therefore be classified as "Independant Research".
Other examples would be .org or magazine sites with commentary on issues relating to the rapidly changing world of e-learning.
(Information can also relate to similar terms; Web Based Training, Elearning, Online Learning, Online Training, Computer Based Training...)
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
A development model to ensure the overall quality of the development process of learning environments on different levels. http://elm.wi-inf.uni-essen.de
Business-critical, independent information about the technology-based training industry with specific resources for training professionals and multimedia developers. http://www.brandon-hall.com/
ASTD's online magazine offers feature articles, columns, and interactive areas for everyone interested in e-learning issues. http://www.learningcircuits.org
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
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/
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. http://www.filename.com/wbt/
A proposal for a standard architecture for archiving lectures, seminars and presentations on the web with audio/video and synchronized visual support. http://g.home.cern.ch/g/giosue/www/lectureobject/
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
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
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
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
Independent research firm located in London that specializes in small budget Internet surveys as well as many other types of market research. http://www.mode-research.co.uk
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/
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/
