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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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Is HTML5 Ready for eLearning Development?

Upside Learning

A few browsers like Firefox support Ogg Theora (an open source format) while others like Safari support H.264 Also, Flash or Silverlight video/audio supports secure media streaming; there is no clear counterpart for this in HTML5. 264 (this is a proprietary format and licensing fee is required to support this format).

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SBL Research, Twine, LXD, Tools: ID Links 9/28/21

Experiencing eLearning

” 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. These are open source tools and may be a little clunky, but potentially worth exploring for short experiences. Audio in Twine. Harlowe Audio Library. Time estimates.

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Tools for Building Branching Scenarios

Experiencing eLearning

Free : Twine is a free, open source tool. Animation and Media: Storyline is great for timed animation, special effects, and controlling exactly what each slide will look like. Complex animation or media: Storyline. Responsive output : Twine creates a responsive output (it’s HTML). Try the Rise conversation example.

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ID and e-Learning Links (4/20/14)

Experiencing eLearning

Capterra’s analysis of top LMSs by customers, users, and social media popularity. Free Open Source LMSs are like Puzzles « E-Learning 24/7 Blog. Many people only review 2-3 LMSs before making a decision. This list gives people some additional choices to review while still being a manageable list.

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75 Free Tools That Power Up Custom eLearning Development

Thinkdom

Adobe Express : A design tool that provides templates and easy-to-use features for creating social media graphics, flyers, and more. 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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Technology Skills for Instructional Designers

Experiencing eLearning

Media Tools. I use the open source tool Audacity for audio editing. OpenShot is a free, open source video editor. When job listings ask for “SCORM” knowledge, they usually just mean knowing how to publish from Storyline or Captivate in SCORM format. Photos and Images. Microsoft Office.