David Patterson, the operations director of Learning Light, the Sheffield-based organisation that focuses on promoting the use of eLearning and learning technologies, comments, "Over the years Becta has amassed a great deal of valuable research and opinion articles in the field of education and learning technologies. We feel that this information - nicknamed 'the Becta Collection' - is a valuable resource for all those involved in the learning sector, both in the corporate world and academia. Consequently, we now host all of this information on the eLearning Centre website and it is, of course, free to use."

The eLearning Centre website includes sections on "news and views"; reviews and resources; jobs; a directory of products and services, along with lists of subject matter experts, and both listings and reviews of learning-related events.

Among the services outlined on the site are Learning Light's own consultancy services. Learning Light's Gillian Broadhead explains, "When the demand is for higher returns in shorter timescales, you need to be sure you make the right investment in learning and development."

Broadhead stressed that Learning Light is totally independent of eLearning vendors and distributors and thus guarantees to give clients impartial advice, while aligning clients' eLearning strategy with business objectives and identifying where eLearning can address the client's organisational needs effectively.

"We guide clients through the process of developing an eLearning strategy and then measure the impact of that strategy on the client's business - ensuring that clients see a positive return on their investment", pledges Broadhead.