Learning Light
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7th September 2006
US e-learning gurus Jay Cross and Josh Bersin team up with Learning
Light
Learning Light (LL), a non-profit organisation seeking to establish
itself as a Centre of Excellence in the use of learning technologies in
the workplace, is allowing its members privileged access to the
insights of e-learning gurus, Jay Cross and Josh Bersin.
The world-renowned e-learning writer, commentator and 'guru', Jay
Cross, has agreed to write a monthly article, give a monthly podcast
and take part in a quarterly 'e-learning guru' webinar for members of
Learning Light (LL), a non-profit organisation which is establishing
itself as a Centre of Excellence in the use of learning technologies in
the workplace.
Cross, who is based in Berkeley, California, recently produced his
first podcast for LL. Under the category of 'Inspirational thinking',
the podcast is called 'Leveraging communities of practice'.
Cross' articles and podcasts are available to LL members via LL's
e-Portal - a growing archive of explanation, comment and analysis on
e-learning and related topics, including HR and business strategy with
regards to e-learning. The quarterly webinar takes the form of a
discussion between Cross and Jane Knight, LL's head of research, on key
trends in e-learning on both sides of the Atlantic.
"Again, access to the webinar will be restricted to LL members," Knight
explained. "This is all part of LL's strategy of securing, for its
members, access to facts and opinions not generally available but which
will provide invaluable insights into the principles and processes of
e-learning - as well as how e-learning applications are bringing
tangible organisational benefits."
In another aspect of this strategy, LL has signed a 'certified partner
agreement' with the California-based e-learning researcher and
commentator, Josh Bersin. In return for LL helping Bersin's research
organisation - Bersin & Associates - to gather information about the
e-learning market in the UK and Europe, Bersin will allow LL members to
have regular, privileged access to significant parts of its research,
particularly that relating to the UK and Europe
Mark Pittaway, CEO of Learning Light, commented: "We are delighted to
have concluded agreements with Jay Cross and Josh Bersin on behalf of
our members.
"It has taken us just six months to develop a raft of services and,
underpinning these, an unrivalled - and growing - archive of
information," he added. "LL is now able to offer its members - who can
be individual or corporate members - access to the results of
world-class research into the application of technologies to learning.
"LL supplies learning technology knowledge and expertise to both buyers
and suppliers of e-learning and related technologies," said Pittaway.
"Its rapidly growing wealth of knowledge and expertise can help anyone
navigate their way through the complexities of procuring or marketing
learning technologies."
Knight commented: "LL is bringing together professionals from across
the e-learning world to share information, insight and intelligence
providing the day-to-day answers that everyone needs. Using online
communities, networking events and conferences, we are at the forefront
of sharing knowledge, experience and expertise."
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Notes for Editors:
About Learning Light Ltd
Learning Light is a non-profit organisation that builds relationships
between learning technology researchers, suppliers, buyers and learners
providing learner-centric information to encourage the growth of
learning technologies. By sharing comprehensive research, highlighting
successes and failures, Learning Light helps to promote the learning
technologies community.
Learning Light provides bespoke and individual services to help both
buyers and suppliers of learning technologies (e-Learning). Its current
services include:
Research Services
Providing access to expert insights, advice and guidance built on
indepth research. Helping organisations to effectively implement
learning technologies (e-Learning) and integrate them within their
workflow processes.
Membership Services
Partnering with leading thinkers in the industry and providing a
network for all interested in the field to share information,
knowledge, insight, experience and expertise, through utilising online
community tools, networking events, conferences and guru seminars.
Professional Services
Our highly experienced team offers organisations access to range of
competitively priced consultancy services supporting buyers with the
effective implementation of their learning technology (e-Learning)
requirements. And, for suppliers, helping to provide a range of
services to assist market awareness and generate growth.
In addition, Learning Light provides a comprehensive Professional
Development programme to help Learning & Development professionals
understand the significance of learning technologies in the workplace
today and how to effectively implement them within the workflow
processes of their organisation.
Sheffield-based Learning Light is supported by Yorkshire Forward, the
regional development agency for Yorkshire, and the Humber and Objective
1 South Yorkshire.
Further information from:
Mark
Pittaway/ Kay Simpson, Learning Light, 0114 201 5703
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 01727 860405
www.learninglight.com