Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 13, 2010

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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Open Source eLearning Tools Open Authoring Tools 255

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. Google code is open source code, so you can manipulate. MediaWiki API. MyVidster – social bookmarking plus videos. Social Learning? If you choose not to manipulate the code, you do not have to. Collaborative?

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Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

Tony Karrer

MARCH 3, 2008

Question 1 - What are the most likely ways / places your organization might or does use Blogs, Wikis, Social Bookmarking, Social Networking or Collaboration Tools? DogEar – Social Bookmarking BluePages - employee-controlled profiles of 400,000 employees Daily online newsletter called w3. Choose the top 3-5.

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Wiki Web Social Networks Authoring Tools 105

eLearning Weekly

AUGUST 1, 2009

This is very much in line with the theory of informal learning and social learning. MediaWiki ), micro-blogging platforms (ex. Yammer or Present.ly ), social bookmarking sites (ex. Scuttle ), and even in-house social networks, similar to Facebook. Some of the more common tools related to Enterprise 2.0

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Enterprise 2.0 Enterprise Social Networks Scuttle 45

The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Dimdim has an open source version so developers can integrate it with other software. It also integrates with a few open source eLearning tools. Category: Social Networking Platform. It’s a free and open source application with templates and plugins for enhancements. Email this to a friend?

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Social Media Social Networks Wiki Media 83

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2010

The age range of people using social media is 35 to 54, with a college or post graduate degree. Incorporate the WordPress blog, so learners can write posts on the blog, and then externally it is seen on the WordPress blog – complete open environment. Social bookmarking. Social news or network aggregators.

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Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73