What is the eLN?

The eLearning Network (eLN) is a non-profit organisation run by the elearning community for the elearning community. Established in 1988, the eLN has grown to become the number one source for guidance on best practice and future trends in technology-based learning and development at work.
Here’s why it has never been a better time to join the eLN:

Inspiration

Technology has never developed so quickly and with such far-reaching implications. Elearning professionals need information they can trust, practical advice and standards to aspire to. As a member of the eLN expect to be inspired:

• The eLearning Awards, run each year in conjunction with e.learning age magazine, provide a showcase for the very best elearning projects that the UK has to offer. In 2008, we will be additionally offering ‘craft awards’ for the top professionals in the industry.
• Each year the eLN runs a series of conferences addressing the most critical issues faced by the elearning community and providing an opportunity to explore future trends. In 2008, we’ll be looking at hot topics such as learning communities, serious games, rapid elearning and virtual classrooms.

Support

As elearning continues to grow, many more managers, l&d professionals and technical specialists assume responsibilities for elearning and want to get up and running as quickly as they can. The eLN is committed to providing the best support it can to all its new members:

• Our completely redesigned website provides a treasure chest of resources, including white papers, links, podcasts and videos.
• In 2008 we are also considering offering elearning induction days to anyone new to the field who wants to hit the ground running.

Community

Many elearning professionals work alone or in small teams, without the peer support they require. From 2008 the eLN is really living up to its name as we look to build the most vibrant community of practice in the industry:

• Our new website provides extensive facilities for collaboration using forums, messaging, wikis and a host of other social networking facilities.
• To build the largest and most valuable community possible, we are offering a new associate membership level absolutely free. Associate members are able to enjoy all the benefits of online networking, with the option to upgrade to full membership at any time.