Since many of the folks at the xAPI Cohort were familiar with the free LRS in SCORM Cloud , we wanted to share a story of how we helped one of our clients with a super particular xAPI problem, so TJ shared how to add attachments to an xAPI course in Lectora (if you want to jump down to those directions, click here ). If you don’t use Lectora, you could adapt these steps to another authoring tool that supports xAPI pretty easily (and if you’re struggling – just reach out to us ). MORE

This is the fourth and final part of my jQuery in Lectora® series, so we are going to build something exciting and learn something rather complex. Let’s start with the Image Magnifier, an open-source script by Mark Rolich. Now let’s open a text editor and add the script to the “run_magnifier()” function to our my_functions.js We already have jQuery, so we don’t need to add any more scripts, so let’s get to editing the Lectora page. MORE

These are scheduled events such as webinars and webcasts. For example, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are often free versions of university offerings. This might include: Authoring tool source file(s). H5P – an open-source tool that builds e-learning and is tightly integrated into CMS tools, such as WordPress and Joomla as well as open-source LMS’ Moodle. Adapt Learning – an open source tool similar to Articulate Rise. MORE

You either had to keep the door open and hear outside noise or keep it closed. Regardless of what country you are targeting, if you are HE, you should be at the event. No one used Claro, nor Lectora. Number three were open source systems with Moodle leading the way. Welcome wherever you are! Well, back from OEB15, which stands for Online Educa Berlin. And as you can probably guess, it was in Berlin, Germany. Where to start? MORE

They support the learning community through their research , books , education programs , webcasts , and events. Lectora Inspire. Lectora is a simple, yet powerful desktop authoring tool which allows you to create text-heavy courses and mobile learning (m-learning) courses easily. Check a few examples of e-learning courses created using Lectora Inspire. Are you new to e-learning courseware development? Never developed an online learning before? MORE

Linkedin E-Learning 24/7 group briefings - once a night – short and right to the point – think highlights of the day’s expo event (5th and 6th). The product is built on Moodle, and yes you can download the open source and customize it yourself, but why? Lectora - You may say to yourself, “Why are they under the LMS” section – because well, they do offer two systems, albeit LMS Express is the better of the two. Hi all! MORE

Its collaboration feature aids users to view open activities, comment on any event, and successfully participate in group conversations for better interaction and retention levels. An open-source authoring tool used to create responsive HTML5 online courses which can be either accessed through the web or uploaded on the SCORM-compliant learning management system. Lectora. With technological advancement, the way learning is delivered also changing. MORE

It covers events from four continents. Please note that events, dates, titles, and locations may change; thus, CHECK the specific conference website. Note also that some events will be cancelled at a later date, such as those in Tunisia and Egypt in early 2011. 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. Clayton R. MORE

PhoneGap is an open-source (a.k.a. FREE) mobile development framework that lets you package a single source of existing HTML5, JavaScipt, and CSS3 content as multiple native smartphone and tablet apps. In other words, using PhoneGap, you can use the HTML5 content published from tools like Captivate, Articulate, or Lectora to create native smartphone and tablet apps for the mobile devices of your choice. Upcoming Events & Webinars. MORE

This year, he has cut down the list slightly to cover "selected events." As always, please note that events, dates, titles, and locations may change; thus, CHECK the specific conference website. Note also that some events will be cancelled at a later date, such as those in Tunisia and Egypt in early 2011. link] December 3-14, 2012 Open Content Licensing for Educators (#OCL4Ed), organized by the OER Foundation, offered online. Clayton R. MORE

Open-source learning platforms like Moodle and Totara make it incredibly easy to integrate innovative eLearning tools and strategies—including gamified content, badges, certificates, and best-of-breed content—that enhance the learning experience while providing learners with incentives to continuously develop their skillset. How open-source platforms can be optimized to inspire a culture of learning in the workplace that aligns with business objectives. MORE

You can contact him at: crwr77 [@] gmail.com This 26th version of the conference list covers selected events from four continents. Only listings until June 30, 2012 are complete as dates, locations, or Internet addresses (URLs) were not available for a number of events held after this date. => Note also that some events will be cancelled at a later date, such as those in Tunisia and Egypt in early 2011. link] April13-14, 2012 Open Source Scotland ,Edinburgh, Scotland. MORE