April’s CMS post only addresses WordPress and Joomla. I love how some of my posts from 2007 still generate regular comments, such as this question today about software for creating a portfolio. First, if you’re wondering why you need a portfolio , read Tom Kuhlmann’s explanation. Portfolio by cirox. If you’re trying to plan or create a portfolio, check out April Hayman’s very thorough series on creating an instructional design portfolio: Decide what skills you want to showcase. Gather artifacts. Choose a CMS. Market your portfolio. MORE >>

Joomla. Here is a list of other Open Source LMS vendors, besides Moodle. This is not an all encompassing list, rather I have listed a wide swath, that you may wish to consider, including ones that are intriguing. Nor are they in any specific order.  This is part one.  Part two discusses some pros vs. cons on Moodle and open source LMS/LCMS in general. ILIAS 4 e-Learning. Pojosoft. Docebo -  Integrates with external systems such as video conferencing and HR systems. Open Elms -  Support for articulate, captivate,   targets business. Atutor. efront. Sakai -  Targets education. MORE >>

eLearning Weekly , March 20, 2009 100+ More Wiki Tools and Resources , January 7, 2009 Joomla and Drupal – Open Source CMS Other Open Source LMS Solutions - eLearning 24-7 , April 14, 2010 Open Source E-Learning Development 10: Joomla! I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. Probably one of the better sources on this is Jane Hart’s Instructional Tools Directory. In addition, she indicates if they are free or cost money – which is not quite the same thing as open source. Here’s some of what I pulled out. MORE >>

And, because JoomlaLMS requires the Joomla Content Management System to function, I'll have to also list Joomla. But, even if I weren't using JoomlaLMS, I'd still list Joomla as a robust CMS platform. Special Note: To get a flavor for Joomla and JoomlaLMS, check out the Demo Course I just recently set up on MindBridj.com. For this environment, I'd ordinarily list Joomla with the various social networking plugins. Joomla, by itself, doesn't give you a social networking platform. I'm following up on my blog post from yesterday (?) MORE >>

Returning from content development theory , the gratis/libre debate, and the pros and cons of each approach, this post will focus on the range of tools that you need to develop e-learning content in a (relatively) open environment. Now read on… The key to developing e-learning courseware in an open environment is to use a production model that liberates instructional design and content authoring from your final media outputs. In my view, this means taking an XML-based approach to your e-learning development environment. MORE >>