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Instructional Design and Learning Theory

http://www.elearningpost.com/features/archives/006742.asp
A paper on e-learning design
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/sat.html
Instruction design
Free online manual – analysis, Design, dev, evaluation

http://www.gwu.edu/~tip/theories.html
Learning theories Database, excellent explanation of learning theories

http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwitr/docs/social/
Incorporating social factors into instructional design theory.

http://tip.psychology.org/index.html
Excellent site for summaries of learning theory

http://www.optimum-learning.ltd.uk
Articles and papers by Phil Green

http://www.linezine.com/
Learning in the New economy – brilliant source of white papers etc.

http://www.panoramicfeedback.com/
360 Degrees Feedback resources
Questionnaire Sample

http://www.eiworld.org/
Emotional Intelligence List of References

http://www.byu.edu/ipt/projects/student/jones/formeval.html
Evaluation-formation
Formation evaluation of a web based learning solution, with Research results

http://www.courses.psu.edu/trdev/trdev518_bow100/D_C10present
Evaluation –formative
Series of slides covering formative evaluation in some depth

http://www.bena.com/ewinters/styles1.html
Howard Gardner Seven styles of learning

http://www.bena.com/ewinters/styles3.html
Howard Gardner Difference between intelligence and learning style

http://mime1.marc.gatech.edu/MM_Tools/
Some interesting tools for doing assessment and evaluation

http://www.natd.org/assessmentandevalresources.htm
A US list of links for assessment and evaluation

Organisations and Journals

http://www.astd.org
American Society For Training & Development
Selected full text from journal
http://www.amed.org.uk/
The Association for Management Education and Development
Publications, events, some page subscription only

http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/bjet
The British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET)

BJET is a primary source for professional trainers and teachers in the expanding fields of educational, training and information technology throughout the English speaking world. Articles cover the whole range of training and education, concentrating on the theory, applications and development of learning technology and communications.
The Journal includes such subjects as:
- The design and production of learning materials;
- The psychology of communication;
- Curriculum development and course design;
- Evaluation and monitoring;
- Priorities in resources, planning and organisation;
- The storage, retrieval and dissemination of resources and information;
- The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of print, electronic and optical media;
- Delivery systems for open and distance learning;
- Support for self-study and for learners at a distance;
- Assessment, notably assessment on demand and of learning from experience;
- Problems and potential of new technologies in training and education;
- Educational and training research and dissemination.
In addition to full length refereed articles and shorter colloquium pieces, it includes book reviews and notes other publications received. Hybrid articles link a short printed article with an extended version of the material on a website.
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http://www.cipd.co.uk
CIPD Publications, journals in library, branch news

http://www.imd.ch/
Institute of International Management Development, Latest Reports

http://www.elearningalliance.org/
A membership organisation that seeks to promote e-learning in Scotland.

http://www.ibstpi.org/summary.html
International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction

http://www.ejel.org/
The Electronic Journal of e-Learning provides perspectives on topics relevant to the study, implementation and management of e-Learning initiatives.

http://www.itskillsresearch.co.uk
The e-newsletter for IT Training Providers. A newsletter that keeps you in touch with research issues and late-breaking news concerning the IT training industry.

http://www.british-learning.com
The British Learning Association is an independent forum for advancing distance learning techniques.

http://www.odlqc.org.uk/
ODL QC is the UK guardian of quality in open and distance learning. Set up originally by government in 1968, we are now an independent body.

http://www.bima.co.uk/
The British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) is the trade association representing the diverse interests of the UK interactive industry.

http://www.alt.ac.uk/
The Association for Learning Technology is a professional and scholarly association which seeks to bring together all those with an interest in the use of learning technology.

http://csalt.lancs.ac.uk/csalt/
C SALT is the Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology. Established in 1992 at Lancaster University it is one of Europe's leading academic research groups in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) applied to adult education and training.

e-Learning Resource Websites

http://www.irrodl.org/content/v4.2/uys.html
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (Free Subscription)
Includes whole book Theory and Practice of Online Learning (downloadable)
http://www.elearningguild.com/
The eLearning Guild – lots of good white papers

http://www.fastrak-consulting.co.uk/
On-Line Training Articles and Best Practice

http://www.masie.com/
A knowledgebase for e-learning

http://www.allencomm.com/resources/resources.aspx
Allen Communications. White Papers and lots of other resources

http://www.learnativity.com/index.html
Masses of resources about learning

http://www.elearningdir.com/
More e-learning resources

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

Accelerated Learning

http://www.acceleratedlearning.co.uk
Accelerated Learning
Accelerated Learning Articles
http://www.alite.co.uk
Accelerated Learning

http://www.alcenter.com/alindex.html
Center For accelerated Learning Free online tips and articles

UK Government Bodies, Charities etc.

http://www.rnib.org.uk
Royal National Institute of the Blind

http://www.bsi.org.uk
BSI British Standards home page

http://www.cre.gov.uk
Commission for Racial Equality
Publications, law, guidelines, help.

http://www.cla.co.uk
Copyright Licensing Agency
Guidance on the law and good practice

http://www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk/
Data Protection
Detailed information

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/index.shtml
DFeS
Addresses of education related organisations

http://www.dti.gov.uk
DTI
What it is, ministerial speeches, regulations, support

http://www.lsda.org.uk
Learning and Skills Development Agency

http://www.eoc.org.uk
Equal Opportunities Commission
what is it, what’s new, legislation, guidelines, help

http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980042.htm
Human Rights Act

http://www.hse.gov.uk/hsehome.htm
Health and Safety Exec Detailed information

http://www.hmso.gov.uk/
HMSO Acts of Parliament, HMSO info

http://www.iipuk.co.uk
Investors in People, What is it, FAQ’s, TEC/LEC Finder, benefits

http://www.prs.co.uk
Performing rights society Licensing for playing music

http://www.ufi.com
UfI - The University for Industry.

Colleges and Universities Providing e-Learning Courses

http://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/lettol
Sheffcol, an on-line distance course about how to be an on-line tutor.
http://www.open.ac.uk/
Open University

General Management Development Websites

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/people.html
Leading people in the field on management development

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/glossary.html
Glossary of training, learning and performance terms

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leader.html
Leadership training Lesson plan with activities

http://www.mapnp.org/library/topics.htm
Management Topics
Free Management Library on-line

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/
Performance Gaps

http://www.ljlseminars.com/monthtip.htm
Presentations skills
Tips on all aspects of speaking effectively

European Learning Websites

http://europa.eu.int
EEC information server
Policies, press releases, stats, publications on EEC
http://www.efqm.org
European Federation of Quality Management

http://www.etf.eu.int
European Training Foundation
Facts, Tempus selection style

http://www.eurodl.org/
European Journal of Open and Distance Learning

http://www.eclo.org
The European Consortium for Learning Organisation.

http://www.elearningeuropa.info/
Reviews, articles, and resources devoted to e-learning from a European perspective.

http://www.e-multimedia.org/eureka/
The eConTec Umbrella focuses on facilitating R&D projects in the field of eContent Technologies