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The internet contains a vast information source.
We've compiled a list of resources that we think will benefit anyone in the Learning profession.

ASTD (American Society for Training & Development)
Founded in 1944, ASTD is the world's premier professional association and leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues. ASTD provides information, research, analysis and practical information derived from its own research, the knowledge and experience of its members, its conferences, expositions, seminars, publications and the coalitions and partnerships it has built through research and policy work.

Learning Circuits (http://www.learningcircuits.org)
Learning Circuits is ASTD's online magazine about e-learning. It presents feature articles, departments, columns, and peer interaction that help you understand workplace e-learning and bring it into your organization.

FGDLA (Federal Government Distance Learning Association)
The Government Chapter is a nonprofit association formed to promote the development and application of distance learning (DL) to education and training in the federal sector.

The Society for Human Resource Management.
The leading voice of the human resource profession, representing the interests of more than 85,000 professional and student members from around the world. SHRM provides its members with education and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation, and publications that equip human resource professionals for their roles as leaders and decision makers within their organizations.

The United States Distance Learning Association.
The association's purpose is to promote the development and application of distance learning for education and training. The constitutents we serve include K through 12 education, higher education, continuing education, corporate training, and military and government training.

The Distance Education Clearinghouse
Allows users easy access to a wide range of information about distance education. This comprehensive and widely recognized web site brings together distance education information and resources from Wisconsin, national and international sources. New information and resources are being added to the Distance Education Clearinghouse on a continuing basis.