09 January, 2008

EResources 4Learning (ER4L) Joins HunterStone’s Partner Network
ER4L Becomes Primary UK Education Partner

London, United Kingdom – From the world’s largest educational technology show – BETT – HunterStone announced it has appointed EResources 4 Learning (ER4L) as their primary reseller in the UK Education sector.  The partnership is structured to build on the increasing adoption of the THESIS SCORM products both for reliable and simple conversion of content for conformant Learning Platforms and for the Management of SCORM content libraries in the MOSS & WSS 2007 SharePoint environments.

HunterStone's THESIS is a suite of eLearning tools which adheres to the SCORM specifications and integrates with Microsoft Office. This enables a user to author eLearning resources and objects straight from familiar Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Producer. The THESIS "Learning Object Manager" allows a user to author complete SCORM courses and quizzes for online instruction, using multiple learning objects from different sources. THESIS Librarian "SCORM enables" Microsoft SharePoint to create Learning Object Repositories where subject matter experts can collaborate on course development and also use the tool as a meta-data manager.

Under the agreement UK schools can download a free trial at www.GetTHESIS.com/ER4L.htm or www.er4l.co.uk

THESIS is ADL certified and integrates with SCORM 1.2 and 2004 Learning Management Systems including but not limited to: Angel Learning, Aspen/Docent, BlackBoard, Desire2Learn, DigiLore,  DOTS (WebRaven), EKP, Gen21, GeoLearning, IBM Notes LMS, ICS Learning (Inquisiq EX), IntraLearn, Learn.com, LearnKey, LearnFlex (Operitel), Learnwise, Mentor Manager, Moodle, Oracle, Pathlore, Plateau, RedTray, SAP, Southrock, THINQ, TopClass, WebCT, and WestNet Learning.  Additionally, THESIS works with Microsoft's SharePoint Learning Kit (SLK).  THESIS is available worldwide through partners and resellers in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, Danish, Dutch, and Arabic.

HunterStone CEO Neil Richards commented that “this appointment brings to HunterStone a dynamic and enthusiastic partner fully committed to the cause of providing top quality education content for Learning Platforms that meets current standards.  Thesis will complement ER4L products for every level of education and we are sure will meet school requirements most cost effectively.”

About ER4L
ER4L are a Value Added Distributor of eLearning content. We supply content from the UK's leading education publishers. We also supply the tools, free of charge, to download, store, share and manage the content. Together the people involved in ER4L have many years of experience in handling eLearning content. We aim to offer the best advice and products to help teachers teach. Using eLearning content in your school should be as seamless as possible. The next stage in the evolving use of eLearning content is with a VLE. Content needs to be in the correct, SCORM, format. We are building up a list of SCORM titles to be ready when your school's VLE goes live. www.er4l.co.uk

About HunterStone
HunterStone is an innovative provider of eLearning and IT tools for Microsoft environments. The company designs, implements and maintains business applications that help organizations increase productivity and decrease operating costs. In addition to its THESIS eLearning software, HunterStone develops knowledge management systems and services for collaboration, migration and conversion within email environments. HunterStone is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in ISV and Information Worker proficiencies.  Headquartered in the United States, privately held HunterStone has offices in the United Kingdom, Tasmania, and international resellers in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and Mexico.  For additional information about HunterStone and its products, please visit www.HunterStone.co.uk or http://www.GetTHESIS.co.uk.

Contact Information - Rod Richards
HunterStone U.K. Office +44 1787 222560
rrichards@HunterStone.co.uk