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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. 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.

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Saffron launches new social learning platform

Saffron Interactive

The product is based on the open source Elgg social networking engine. There are two key advantages to basing this new product on open source technology,’ says Toby Harris, LMS product manager at Saffron. The second is cost-effectiveness. Navigation of content through searching, categories and tag clouds.

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e-Clippings (Learning As Art): Ever Wonder How Much a Meeting Costs?

Mark Oehlert

e-Clippings (Learning As Art) Home Archives Subscribe About My Social Networks « The Definitive iPhone eCard | Main | Day 2: Welcome to Day 2 of Marks "Clear the Tabs" Blog-a-thon" » July 14, 2008 Ever Wonder How Much a Meeting Costs? Clay Shirky My latest additions to del.icio.us books futures Web 2.0

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2009 Technology Trends That Impact Online Learning

The eLearning Coach

Open Source Software. Open Source software products for eLearning, for which the source code is freely available, are becoming widely accepted. Open Source apps are usually free to download, which makes online learning more affordable. Access to the source code makes the programs customizable.

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APIs and Mashups r ur new ABCs for E-Learning

eLearning 24-7

Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. Google code is open source code, so you can manipulate. MyVidster – social bookmarking plus videos. Social Learning? And then ask them if there is a cost for integrating APIs. Uses Google Docs. Collaborative?

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Develop Work Skills

Tony Karrer

The employee goes to Google, dives into Wikipedia and other open source efforts. Those that learn faster at lower cost win even more. Social bookmarking, searching browsing trails, capture of communications as clues to expertise. This learning only adds to competitive advantage when assimilated. Great points.

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e-Clippings (Learning As Art): The Definitive iPhone eCard

Mark Oehlert

e-Clippings (Learning As Art) Home Archives Subscribe About My Social Networks « SCORM 2.0 Considerations | Main | Ever Wonder How Much a Meeting Costs? Clay Shirky My latest additions to del.icio.us stuff Here are some of my main del.icio.us The Lewin Links This link should take you to the page I have on del.icio.us

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