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Open Source eLearning Tools

Tony Karrer

I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. You can find a long list of tools broken into authoring tools, games/simulations, quiz/test tools, social media, delivery platforms, tracking and whether they support mobile. Here’s some of what I pulled out.

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The Open Screen Project – Will It Succeed?

Upside Learning

This is an outcome of the Adobe initiated Open Screen Project , which was started a couple of years back. The Open Screen Project was started to help create a singular experience on multiple devices (using Flash) be it Computers, Mobiles, TV or Game consoles. Here’s a whole bunch of CEOs praising the Open Screen Project.

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The Benefits of Open Access Textbooks: A Game Changer for Students

Kitaboo

Such resources, also known as Open Access Textbooks, are available extensively for teaching and learning purposes. Digital textbook platforms like KITABOO , offer a cloud-based solution for distributing interactive, mobile-ready ebooks and Open Access Textbooks. Table of Contents: What Do Open Access Textbooks Refer To?

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Make Online Classrooms Fun with Game-Based Learning

Raptivity

Game-based learning has witnessed tremendous growth and adoption in the past few years and continues to be recognized as one of the most important elements of the modern learning approach. Endless life lessons have been derived from games that we all have played from childhood until date. Specify Game Rules at The Start.

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Maximizing Learning Potential with Open Educational Resources

Kitaboo

In a world where education is rapidly evolving, Open Educational Resources (OERs) have emerged as a game-changer. In this blog, we will discuss how you can utilize Open Educational Resources to maximize learning potential. What are Open Educational Resources? What are the Benefits of Using Open Educational Resources?

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Game Element: Feedback

Kapp Notes

One feature video games, board games and gamification have over traditional learning environments is the frequency and intensity of feedback. Feedback in games and in gamification is almost constant. One type of feedback often in games and gamification that helps with learning is conformational feedback.

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Why Play is Essential: How Gaming Helps Children Learn and Grow

Dynamic Pixel

In a world filled with screens and devices, it’s easy to dismiss gaming as simply a form of entertainment. However, research has shown that play is an essential part of game based learning for kindergarten and gaming in particular can have numerous benefits for children. What is Game-Based Learning?