Learning Light
Second Floor, Gladstone Building,
1 St James Row, Sheffield, S1 2EU
Tel +44 (0)114 223 2442; Web www.learninglight.com
15th May 2007
ASTD members gain access to Learning Light's members' portal
Members of the UK chapter of the American Society for Training and
Development (ASTD)'s Global Network now have unrestricted access to
Learning Light's 'members portal', which contains a wealth of
specialist research, analysis and comment relating to the use of
learning technologies in the workplace.
Under the terms of an agreement reached between Mark Pittaway, CEO of
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, and Neil Lasher, President of the UK chapter of the
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)'s Global Network,
the members of the ASTD's UK chapter are to receive complementary
access to the LL members' portal for 12 months.
The LL members' portal contains a wealth of research, analysis and
comment relating to the use of learning technologies in the workplace.
Most of this material has been specially commissioned by, and developed
for, LL members.
Lasher commented: "It is important, for the future wellbeing of the
learning industry in the UK, that all the relevant professional bodies,
including the ASTD and LL, collaborate in promoting the benefits of
learning to the wider world of business and commerce. I'm delighted
that our two organisations have been able to begin this process by
agreeing to greater collaboration between ourselves, initially through
the sharing of information - some of which is commercially sensitive -
to the mutual benefit of all our members."
"LL's rapidly growing archive of research and other information
provides access not only to the key principles on which e-learning and
its related technologies are based but also to enlightening and
thought-provoking works on such key topics as change, change management
and organisational transformation, often using these technologies,"
explained Pittaway. "Among the regular contributors to the members'
portal are world-renowned 'e-learning gurus', including the USA-based
Jay Cross and Josh Bersin.
"LL supplies learning technology knowledge and expertise to both buyers
and suppliers of e-learning and related technologies," Pittaway added.
"Its rapidly growing wealth of knowledge and expertise can help anyone
navigate their way through the complexities of procuring or marketing
learning technologies."
Non-ASTD members wishing to access the wealth of material on the LL
members' portal can become members of LL by visiting the LL website:
www.learninglight.com Those wishing to join the UK chapter of the
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)'s Global Network
should contact Neil Lasher, via
neil@trainer1.com
end
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
