The eLN has added a number of new categories to the eLearning Awards for 2008. These reflect the wide range of ways in which elearning is now applied. They also provide the chance for internal and external teams to be recognised for their efforts over the year. The new categories are:

1. The best use of rapid elearning content
2. The best use of synchronous elearning
3. The best online distance learning programme
4. The best learning game, simulation or virtual environment
5. Elearning internal project team of the year

As you're now witnessing, the eLN has a new website and a new look. We've been working hard over the past month to get this new site up and running for launch at Learning Technologies 2008. Over the next few weeks, we're going to be populating the site with all sorts of useful elearning resources, but the real purpose of this new site is social networking.

We have now finalised our programme of conferences and webinars for 2008. You'll find more details and a registration form in the Events section. This year's events will be more interactive than ever, providing you with plenty of opportunities to network with speakers and other members, as well as learning about the most critical issues facing elearning in 2008:

A survivor’s guide to elearning, January 30, Learning Technologies, London;

Building learning communities, April 18, London;