SNAPP allows you to transcript interactions in Moodle, Blackboard (and webCT, Desire2Learn into maps that immediately show who is a hyperconnected learner or participant, and who is more of a lurker, or even to pinpoint learners that at the core of the interactions. SNAPP has been developed to extract all user interactions from various commercial and open source learning management systems (LMS) such as BlackBoard (including the former WebCT), and Moodle. The.vna format can be opened in NetDraw for additional analysis and visualization. Here is where SNAPP comes in. MORE >>

Navigating the Open Data Landscape, Bristol, The United Kingdom. link] January 16-20, 2012 Linux.Conf.Au: Free and Open Source Conference, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. link] February 4-7, 2012 Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia Summit , biennial, Sydney, Australia. link] February 22-24, 2012 International Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning : Creating Spaces and Possibilities, 1 st , Manila, Philippines. Clayton R. Wright has done his 26th version of his amazing list of conferences again this year and has asked me to post again. MORE >>

Comparison of LMS by Product Name or Feature EduTools, an open resource created to help educators and administrators research and evaluate a wide range of e-learning products, services, and policies. One size does not fit all, and it really does take a lot of homework and even more trust to make the decision. Its a little like hiring a new employee. You know the responsibilities and tasks, youve listed the essential and desirable criteria, and youve had the interview to see if you really can work with this person. If one stands out from the pack then your choice is easy. we support. MORE >>

link] January16-20, 2012 Linux.Conf.Au: Free andOpen Source Conference, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. link] February4-7, 2012 Open and Distance LearningAssociation of Australia Summit , biennial, Sydney, Australia. link] March28-30, 2012 Learning Through Sharing :Open Resources, Open Practices, Open Communication, University of Bologna,Bologna, Italy. link] April2-4, 2012 International Conference on NetworkedLearning , 8 th , hosted by the Open University of the Netherlands,Maastricht, the Netherlands. Petersburg Beach, Florida, USA. What’sNext?, MORE >>

Moodle - open-source LMS for organizations that have resources to technically manage and update an LMS on an ongoing basis. Xyleme - XML-centric system, great for single source development of multiple output formats e-learning, print, instructor-led training materials, job aides, etc. MOS Chorus - great tool for single source development of e-learning, lesson plans for ILT, classroom visuals in a single production pass. Drupal - open source content management system that can be adapted as an LCMS in an open source environment. Events. MORE >>