by Joël Fisler
OLAT is a Java-based, open source, enterprise class learning management system developed and maintained by the University of Zurich. While it may be a new name to many readers, OLAT already has a world-wide distribution, with current versions in 15 languages. This article presents an overview of the LMS and its features.
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by Fareed Teja
Faculty and staff at the University of British Columbia’s School of Nursing (UBC SoN) worked together to create an open source e-Portfolio system for students in the BSN and Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner programs. The result is a perfect fit to these unique competency-based programs, one that also supports the students after graduation. Read about it here!
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by Larissa Biggers
Most Learning Management Systems (LMSs) are intended to support traditional (instructor-led) teaching models. Sakai, however, is a Collaborative Learning Environment. It is intended to support group work, and offers unique features for researchers, faculty, and learners. Learn about Sakai in this brief but informative article.
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by Tony Payne
As e-Learning becomes part of the "normal" means of delivering instruction in organizations, there are still many executives who are asking basic questions about it and about Learning Management Systems. We spotlight a concise summary of the fundamental answers, and two basic references you need if you are one of those executives. This could be essential reading as you consider training budgets.
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by Learning Solutions Magazine
Moodlerooms, Inc. announces the release of joule, an enterprise learning management platform with next-generation functionality, and Moodle at its core.
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by Colleen Carmean, Beth Davis, Ellen Wagner
Moodle™ is ranked as the #1 LMS product among eLearning Guild members with over 24% of respondents selecting it as their primary LMS. An excerpt from eLearning Guild Research report on The Evolution of the LMS: From Management to Learning...
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by Marcia Conner
Ten great tips for selecting vendors, from the eLearning Guild’s e-book: 99 Tips for Selecting and Working with e-Learning Service Providers! These address the tough questions you must ask vendors, the steps needed to obtain a rigorous demonstration, and the level of support that you have a right to expect from service providers. Set yourself up for success by studying them.
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by Gary Wise
One of the most significant changes in the last two decades has been the transition from event-driven instruction to continuous learning. Unfortunately, the design process has not kept up. While the classic ADDIE still describes what has to be done, it requires refinement and iteration in order to be effective, and the Discovery phase (needs assessment and analysis) is key to the change.
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by Chris Daly
A Learning Management System essentially delivers the same content to every learner in the same way (with some ability to adjust the learner’s path through the content). This is great, but not all learners are the same. Intelligent Tutoring Systems also deliver content to learners, but in a way that adapts to the individual. Which method is better for your situation? This short column should help
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by Sheila Jagannathan, Margaret Martinez
Not too long ago, Moodle was a little-known content and learning management application supported by a tiny community. Since 2006, it has enjoyed tremendous growth, starting in the education community but now spreading to small- to medium-size businesses. Should you be looking for ways to put this Open Source Software to work?
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