Research is often described as an active, diligent, and systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts. This intellectual investigation produces a greater understanding of events, behaviors, or theories, and makes practical applications through laws and theories. The term research is also used to describe a collection of information about a particular subject, and is usually associated with science and the scientific method.
The word research derives from Middle French (see French language); its literal meaning is 'to investigate thoroughly'.
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Consulting - Independent research firm located in London that specializes in small budget Internet surveys as well as many other types of market research.
ASTD - The world's leading association of workplace learning and performance professionals, forming a world-class community of practice.
Bersin and Associates - Independent Consultants for E-Learning and Learning Management Infrastructure.
Meta Description: [ Bersin & Associates is the leading provider of consulting services in e-learning technology and implementation. ]
Brandon Hall Resources - Business-critical, independent information about the technology-based training industry with specific resources for training professionals and multimedia developers.
Meta Description: [ Brandon Hall Research provides objective information about the tools, technologies, and best practices related to enterprise learning ]
CEdMA - The Computer Education Management Association is an independent, no-profit organization that provides a forum for managers and directors of computer education organizations.
Cisco Learning Institute - The Cisco Learning Institute (CLI) is part of a worldwide collaboration among educational institutions, business enterprises, governments, local communities, and foundations to make e-learning an effective, productive path to knowledge and skill.
Concept Mapping - Using concept mapping technique to enhance synchronous collaborative learning via ICT
e-Learning Centre - A resource designed for academics and training professionals consisting of links to world-wide learning resources.
e-Learning Guru - Provides hundreds of how-to articles, analysis, book summaries, and white papers for the field of e-learning. As a non-commercial site, it provides an independent perspective and pragmatic advice to CLO's, instructional designers, and trainers.
Meta Description: [ E-Learning newsletters, research, tutorials, white papers, analysis, glossary and more. ]
E-learningsite.com - News, forums, and white papers for beginners and cracks.
Meta Description: [ E-learningsite.com contains quality info about e-learning. Concepts, news, forums, white papers etc. for beginners and cracks. ]
Edutools - Course Management Systems - EduTools is a resource for higher education that is designed to assist users in making a decision about their course management system. This site reviews each product by researching and describing more than 50 product features.
eLearnity - European-based independent e-learning analyst providing a corporate research subscription service, e-learning best practice reports and vendor viewpoints, and public news and whitepapers, backed up by e-learning strategy and best practice consulting.
Meta Description: [ Independent corporate learning analysis and advice including strategy, best practice, and research for major UK and European organisations. ]
eLearnspace - A site intended for users, managers, developers, and facilitators of elearning. Covers a full range of issues, from what to consider before starting to how to evaluate what was done.
Essen Learning Model - A development model to ensure the overall quality of the development process of learning environments on different levels.
Instructional Management Systems Project - An investment membership of academic, commercial and government organizations who are developing a set of specifications and prototype software for facilitating the growth and viability of distributed learning on the Internet.
Learnativity.com - An organization created to convey Learning Theory and Learning Technology concepts and to help foster an alliance for the new learning economy.
Meta Description: [ Offering busy people information on learning, productivity, creativity, balance, and thought-leadership. ]
Learning Circuits - ASTD's online magazine offers feature articles, columns, and interactive areas for everyone interested in e-learning issues.
Learning Technology Research Institute - A central focus for learning technology research on design innovation, the development of e-learning environments and the theoretical basis of learning technology.
Meta Description: [ The Learning Technology Research Institute (LTRI) conducts research into the application of information
and communication technologies to augment, support and transform learning. ]
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Lecture Object Architecture - A proposal for a standard architecture for archiving lectures, seminars and presentations on the web with audio/video and synchronized visual support.
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On the Mark by Mark Weston - A compendium of articles by Mark Weston about using computers to strengthen teaching and enhance learning.
Stephen's Web - Contains information, and articles related to online learning. Includes the OLDaily, the daily e-learning newsletter.
The MASIE Center - The MASIE Center is an international thinktank dedicated to exploring the intersection of learning and technology.
Meta Description: [ The MASIE Center, Learning and Technology e-Lab & ThinkTank. Featuring the e-Learning CONSORTIUM, Learning 2005, Learning TRENDS and the XLearn Lab ]
The Sapio Institute - Non-profit online learning research, instructional design, and professional development organization.
WBTEXPO - A web-based exposition for development companies, service professionals and users of web-based training products (WBT).
Web-Based Training Information Center - A non-profit resource for those interested in developing and delivering web-based training, online learning, e-learning or distance education. Site includes surveys, discussion forums, and resource links.
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