Last updated: 01.29.08 Suggest a resource via the e-mail link below.
There are many good websites that provide up-to-date information, perspective and ideas on the training, e-learning and related topics. Some of the websites represent professional associations that offer educational programs and conferences. All resources are free unless noted (many require registration). Organizations that offer conferences are noted.
Advanced Distributed Learning Organization (ADLNET)
A collaboration between government, industry and academia around standards for e-learning interoperatbility, with specific information on the SCORM standards. (www.adlnet.org)
American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC)
Knowledge management focus area has a wealth of valuable resources. (www.aqpc.org) Conference.
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
The largest training professional organization in the world. (www.astd.org) International and TechKnowledge Conference.
Big Dog’s Bowl of Biscuits
Good overview on the relationship between performance, learning, leadership and knowledge. (www.nwlink.com/~donclark/)
Brint.com
An extensive portal on knowledge management issues. (www.brint.com)
CIO’s Knowledge Management Research Center
From CIO Magazine, a focus on knowledge management issues with extensive links to other related sites. (www.cio.com/forums/knowledge)
CLO Magazine
Magazine focused primarily on e-learning strategy and enterprise applications. Resource rich website. (www.clomedia.com) Conference.
E-Learning Guild
A growing, resource-rich community of e-learning practitioners. (www.elearningguild.com) Multiple Conferences.
E-Learning Post
An excellent collection of articles and other features related to e-learning and knowledge management. (www.elearningpost.com)
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
An excellent resource of terms used in e-learning, knowledge management and other educational settings, often with interactive features that help explain the concept. From San Diego State University. (http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet)
EPSS Central
One of the leading sites devoted to electronic performance support systems. (www.epsscentral.net)
InfoDesign: Understanding by Design
A portal covering all aspects of information design, with numerous reference links. (www.informationdesign.org)
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
Focused on the broad field of human performance technology, ISPI is the professional home of many of the leading thinkers in the areas of learning and performance improvement. (www.ispi.org) Conference.
Internet Time Group
A great deal of information, insight and perspective on e-learning. Jay Cross' e-learning blog is well worth reading. (www.internettime.com)
destinationKM
An online newsletter with interesting articles about knowledge management. (www.destinationkm.com)
KM World
A rich resource on knowledge management concepts, vendors, publications and conferences. (www.kmworld.com) Conference.
Knowledge Management for Training Professionals
From San Diego State University, a good overview and introduction to knowledge management, particularly for those who want to integrate it with training. (www.defcon.sdsu.edu/objects/km/home/index.htm)
Learnativity
An eclectic and independent site focusing on learning in general and e-learning in particular. Lots of valuable information and links not easily found anywhere else. (www.learnativity.com)
Learning Circuits
On the ASTD site, this webzine covers broad issues in e-learning. (www.learningcircuits.org)
Training Magazine
Covers general training industry news and current topics of interest (www.trainingmag.com). Part of VNU Learning (www.vnulearning.com) which sponsors several conferences in the training/e-learning space.
Trdev
A discussion group where training and development issues are discussed in a professional, non-commercial collegial forum. No-charge registration required. (www.groups.yahoo.com/group/trdev)
Usability.gov
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides guidelines for designing usable web sites, with additional information on designing web sites for people with disabilities. (www.usability.gov)
Web-Based Training Information Center
An extensive portal devoted to online training resources. (www.webbasedtraining.com)
Weblogg-ed Presentation Links
Although mostly focused on public education, Will Richardson's site is full of resources and examples of blogs, wikis, and other new web-based collaboration and learning technologies. (www.webloggedlinks.pbwiki.com)
Wild About Wikis
Full of examples, ideas and resources focused on wikis. Includes a "Wiki 101" resource that provided a good introduction to the world of wikis. (www.wildaboutwikis.wetpaint.com).