e-Learning Network and The Forum in merger talks
The eLearning Network (eLN) and The Forum for Technology
in Training have agreed to talks with a view to merging.
Formed
as The Association for Computer Based Training (TACT)
on 1987 – the eLearning Network (eLN), which adopted
this title in 2000, is the UK’s foremost association
of users and developers of all forms of e-learning.
It is a non-profit making body that exists to promote
information and best practice among all those who
are involved in the e-learning world, as well as act
as a networking medium for its members.
The
Forum for Technology in Training – formerly The National
CBT Forum – was founded in 1982 with the objectives
of ‘promoting performance improvement through the
greater and more effective use of technology in training
and development’ and ‘enabling members to meet and
exchange experience and views for their mutual benefit’.
Members are drawn from a diversity of organisations,
including major users in most industry sectors, as
well as government and the armed forces, together
with suppliers, academics, independent consultants
and ancillary services.
Vaughan
Waller, director of consultancy at Bridge-Learning
and chairman of the eLN, said: “To do their jobs effectively,
users and developers of technology based learning
materials need access to the information, knowledge
and expertise of others within their industry, along
with networking opportunities to help them enhance
their experience.
The membership of the ELN are excited at the prospect
of merging with The Forum,” he continued. “When combined,
the resulting body will enable our industry to raise
its profile within the UK economy."
”
Karen Velasco, of Centrica and chairman of The Forum,
commented: “The Forum and the ELN have both been influential
in shaping the way in which the UK has used technology
in training over the past few years. “With an increase
in e-learning usage forecast over the next few years,
it is essential that the UK has a single, powerful
body to represent the needs of users and corporates
alike,” she added. “The potential merger between the
Forum and the ELN represents an exciting opportunity
for collaboration and influence, and is supported
by the Forum board and members.” '
March
21st, 2002
 
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