Meet the Editors

You may be surprised to learn that Learning Circuits is a one-person operation at ASTD! We rely on a lot of welcome contributions from the field, though. If you have some ideas on how to contribute, contact me at rellis@astd.org.

Ryann Ellis is one of the founding editors of Learning Circuits. Prior to LC's launch in 2000, she was the technology, products, and Web editor for T+D magazine. She has been covering workplace learning and performance since 1995. Send submissions for feature articles or questions about the website to rellis@astd.org.

Contributing Editors

Dave Lee shepherds the Learning Circuits Blog. He has been involved in the design, development and delivery of learning materials and services for 16 years. Beginning in college textbook publishing, Dave has worked in traditional organizations, start ups, and Fortune 500 companies. As the internet emerged as a viable educational tool, Dave followed developments into the e-realm as employee at Universal Learning Technology (now known as WebCT, and soon to be part of Blackboard). Through out his career, he as placed an emphasis on research--both market and academic--while creating innovative products and programs that drove ROI and the image of the companies that employed him.

Bill Ellet is owner and editor of Training Media Review, which offers objective reviews of training content and technologies, advice on media-related training issues, research reports, and consulting. Bill's first career was book publishing, and for more than a decade he has trained MBA students and managers in writing. He's also chair of the editorial board of T+D magazine. Learning Circuits runs monthly reviews provided by TMR. Contact him at wellet@tmreview.com.

Jay Cross is CEO of eLearning Forum, an 1800-member think tank and advocacy group, and founder of Internet Time Group. He is the author of numerous articles and white papers on e-learning and business effectiveness. Contact him at jaycross@internettime.com.

Paul Harris is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer, focusing on business and learning. Paul wrote LC's News column from January 2001 through December 2003. In 2004, he started a monthly case study column for Learning Circuits. He's also a frequent contributor to T+D Magazine, and other training-related publications. If your organization has a good story to tell, contact him at pharris307@aol.com.