Paradiso Solutions

AUGUST 6, 2024

People praise open-source LMS platforms because you can change them, make them your own, and they don’t cost much. For schools with special needs or those who want total control over their LMS, open-source platforms give them more freedom than paid systems might. How About Open Source vs. Proprietary LMS’s?

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

.” This is just Apple trying to restrict you from leaving their walled garden and using an open source program where they can’t make any money. Free tool for managing audio files with Twine and Harlowe. Free stock photos related to 360 panoramic. Free 360 photos. Audio in Twine. Harlowe Audio Library.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 17, 2021

Plus, it’s free and open source, with an active developer community working to extend its functionality and user communities for support. Audacity is free, open source, and does everything I need for quick audio revisions. Affinity Designer. PowerPoint.

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eLearning Industry

APRIL 17, 2021

But what’s the real implication of using open source software for your organization? In this article, I explore the unexpected drawbacks of an open source LMS and whether it’s really in your price range. Your finance department will usually pick the cheap option if you leave the decision in their hands.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 21, 2020

The free open source tool Twine is designed for creating nonlinear stories. That makes it perfect for creating branching scenarios. I use Twine for planning the structure, drafting the content, and building a functional prototype. Getting started with Twine. First, download and install Twine. (If

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2019

Both Articulate and Adobe offer 30-day free trials. Open source and additional tools. iSpring Free is basically a PowerPoint presentation plus a quiz, but this might be an option for simple samples. iSpring Free is basically a PowerPoint presentation plus a quiz, but this might be an option for simple samples.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

Free Trials. Both of these tools offer free trials. Try to storyboard or plan a sample to develop before downloading the trial so you can get the most out of your free trial time. You can find free tutorials on YouTube and other sites. Canvas also allows a free trial. OpenShot is a free, open source video editor.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 20, 2014

Free tool for creating branching scenarios. Free Open Source LMSs are like Puzzles « E-Learning 24/7 Blog. Nice metaphor for working with free LMSs. tags: lms elearning opensource free. BranchTrack. tags: e-learning scenarios instructionaldesign. Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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eLearning Industry

JULY 24, 2021

They say there’s no such thing as free lunch. But what about free software … does using an unpaid LMS have any actual consequences? In this article I explore the pitfalls of using an open source LMS versus paid eLearning solutions. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Free : Twine is a free, open source tool. Free : Google Forms is a free tool, and many educators are already familiar with it. I talk about revising branching structure in a past post. Responsive output : Twine creates a responsive output (it’s HTML). Combining tools for building branching scenarios.

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Thinkdom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Lucidchart : Offers a free plan for creating flowcharts and diagrams, perfect for visualizing processes and learning journeys. GIMP : An open-source alternative to Adobe Photoshop that offers advanced photo editing features for designing custom graphics and enhancing visuals.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 31, 2020

You’ll learn what questions to ask SMEs and other sources to get stories and examples to incorporate in your branching scenario. You’ll see how the free, open-source tool Twine can streamline the process of planning, writing, and prototyping branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

All of these recordings are free, although some require registration. You’ll learn what questions to ask SMEs and other sources to get stories and examples to incorporate in your branching scenario. You’ll see how the free, open-source tool Twine can streamline the process of planning, writing, and prototyping branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 6, 2014

tags: projectmanagement tools free google. Five free Microsoft Project alternatives – TechRepublic. Free options for managing projects. Some are open source. Web-based project management tool. Can import/export to MS Project. Integrated with Google Drive. tags: projectmanagement tools opensource.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 8, 2023

Character images and other illustrations unDraw – Open source illustrations for any idea Image library that you can easily customize. Free to Use Clip Art Images & Vector Illustrations | ManyPixels Free illustrations. These images are licensed CC0, so they’re free to use. Available in SVG and PNG.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 26, 2014

The active community for this open source tool and the numerous free tutorials and resources are a huge benefit for me when I’m working in Moodle or Totara (a corporate version of Moodle). Although my primary freelance work is designing courses, I do some LMS consulting as well.

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Paradiso Solutions

JUNE 27, 2025

The rise of free LMS systems has made this dream a reality for businesses and educational institutions alike. But are free e-learning solutions really as effective as their paid counterparts? Let’s explore the best free LMS platforms available today and why they might be perfect for your training needs.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

I built this branching scenario prototype in Twine , a free, open source tool for creating nonlinear stories. This scenario is moderately complex, with a total of 17 pages (or passages in Twine terminology) and 8 different endings. The ideal path has 5 decisions to reach the best conclusion. Prototyping in Twine.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 7, 2023

Here’s where you can find me this year for a livestream next week, my Learning Solutions Conference session, and upcoming free webinars. Free webinar: Livestream Branching Scenario Build Ever wished you could peek over my shoulder while I create a branching scenario? A few additional events are in the planning stages right now.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 25, 2020

Open Broadcaster Software Open source tool for live mixing video streaming. Web Captioner Free real-time captions in a browser based tool. Illustrations of Black People for Your Next Digital Project | Black Illustrations Free illustrations of Black people in various home and work settings. Freelancing.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The free open source tool Twine makes planning, writing, and creating branching scenarios easier. Can you build a branching scenario in Google Forms? Yes, using the settings to go to different sections depending on the user’s response. Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier. Instructional Story Design: Book Review.

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Paradiso Solutions

JUNE 27, 2025

Have you been considering using a free LMS platform for your training needs? More businesses and educational institutions are exploring free learning management systems as a way to save costs while still providing effective training. But are free LMS platforms truly the best solution for your organization’s training needs?

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Gyrus

JANUARY 9, 2025

GyrusAim LMS offers a predictable cost structure, minimizing hidden expenses often associated with open-source platforms like Moodle. While open-source solutions like Moodle are popular in academic settings, they fail to address the complexities of military training. Why GyrusAim LMS Is the Right Choice 1.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2022

Plus, it’s free and open source, with an active developer community working to extend its functionality and user communities for support. You can learn more about Vyond and sign up for a free trial using my link. Twine is my favorite tool for creating branching scenarios. Affinity Designer.

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Appsembler

AUGUST 8, 2023

Embark on a journey through the transformative realm of Open edX, a revolutionary open-source learning management system (LMS) that is reshaping the future of education. In this article, we delve into the origins, advantages, challenges, and potential disruptions brought about by the rise of Open edX.

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Paradiso Solutions

JUNE 27, 2025

The good news is that free LMS systems can help unlock affordable training opportunities without incurring significant costs. If you’re a small business looking to streamline your training programs, a free LMS could be the perfect solution. Let’s dive into the key benefits of using free training software for your business.

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Thinkdom

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Here are a few widely used tools & resources that can help you make Rapid eLearning content development a breeze. ,, Adobe Captivate : Adobe Captivate offers robust multimedia capabilities, making it ideal for creating visually rich and interactive eLearning courses. ,, Adobe Creative Cloud : Adobe offers a suite of powerful tools, including (..)

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

See how the free, open-source tool Twine can streamline the process of planning, writing, and prototyping branching scenarios. I’ll be giving a free webinar in early April with Robin Sargent and Nicole Papaioannou on some of the lessons we’ve learned working independently.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

You’ll learn what questions to ask SMEs and other sources to get stories and examples to incorporate in your branching scenario. You’ll see how the free, open-source tool Twine can streamline the process of planning, writing, and prototyping branching scenarios.

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Paradiso

JUNE 23, 2025

Moodle (Self-hosted & Cloud) Moodle is the world’s most popular open-source LMS , trusted by educational institutions and businesses worldwide. In Nigeria, Moodle is extensively used in corporate training due to its free license model and full control over customization.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s fairly accurate at transcribing (especially for a free tool), but I don’t like how it breaks the captions in the middle of sentences. Subtitle Edit is a free and open source software that lets you create, edit, sync, and translate subtitles for your videos, and supports various formats and features.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 23, 2024

But there are plenty of free tools we can leverage without sacrificing training quality. Free Content Creation Using OER’s Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed materials that can be used for teaching, learning, and research. Ideal for professional development and self-paced learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 27, 2024

Plus, it’s free and open source, with an active developer community working to extend its functionality and user communities for support. Twine Twine is my favorite tool for creating branching scenarios.

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gomo learning

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Continuing on the theme of saving eLearning designers time and money , the Gomo team has been sifting through the internet’s many libraries of free and open-source images, videos, sound files, fonts, templates, and software. Free image libraries perfect for use in eLearning courses. Free Images.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

You get some experience and a project for your portfolio; a nonprofit gets some free content to further their cause. Open source projects often need training and documentation for their applications. Another volunteering option is e-learningforkids.org , which distributes free elearning globally. Portfolio building.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Broadly speaking, elearning platforms break down into two camps: hosted, all-in-one solutions and open source, self-hosted LMS platforms (LearnDash offers both, by the way!) Today we’re focusing on two cloud-based options for your online courses: Teachable and LearnDash Cloud. Providing students with a certificate.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The free elements In addition to your domain and web hosting, you’ll need some kind of content management system (or CMS) to manage your website. WordPress is a great choice because it’s free and open-source. A paid plugin will offer more functionality, such as the ability to offer coupons and free trials.

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