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15 Apr 2011
This interactive online workshop using the VET Reload Tool and Moodle 1.9, will show you how to create and reuse learning objects (often called IMS content packages) using the VET Reload Tool, a free and open source software used to create discrete learning packages that work in Moodle or Blackboard, CLC or Studywiz, on either Mac or Windows, CD Rom or your own computer!
29 Jan 2011
The LCA 2012 conference includes Miniconfs on a range of topics relevant to education and training. Linux.conf.au is Australasia's Linux conference, and attracts developers and users of free and open source software from around the globe.
19 Dec 2010
13 ways (and 147 tools) to help your library save money on technology [edna Resources]
(Mary Liesch bookmarked this item)
Sarah Houghton-Jan or the Librarian in Black has written a post which summarises free open source tools for use in libraries. She has evaluated them in either a work or home setting, and describes them as her 'favourite options'. They are categorised under software for public and staff computers; security software suites; staff scheduling software; team meeting tools; tech support tools; audio and video tools; eLearning tools;'contact us' tools; social networks and extended web presence tools; w[..]
16 Dec 2010
Wikipedia [edna Resources]
(Rudresh Dakoor bookmarked this item)
Wikipedia is an open content encyclopedia, and an active encyclopedia-building project. The project allows for general public authorship and editing of any page. Open content text and media are licensed by the copyright holder to the general public, permitting anyone to redistribute and alter the text free of charge, and guaranteeing that no one be able to restrict access to amended versions of the content. Some of the areas covered include: Current Events and Breaking News, Philosophy, Mathemat[..]
13 Aug 2010
The LCA 2011 conference includes Miniconfs on a range of topics relevant to education and training. Linux.conf.au is Australasia's Linux conference, and attracts developers and users of free and open source software from around the globe.
13 Jul 2010
This paper discusses the broad context of what we describe as the open agenda the aggregate effect of trends within the education and training sector toward a growing advocacy and adoption of openness; as in open source software, open standards, open content licensing and open access to such content. The discussion on these topics is illustrated with a case-study of organisational alignment and development, providing an historical snapshot of the changes that have taken place as a direct result [..]
19 Apr 2010
MyStudyBar is a free tool which helps overcome problems that students commonly experience with studying, reading and writing. The tool consists of a set of portable open source and freeware applications, assembled into one convenient package. Examples include: Xmind for planning and organization; T-Bar for customising font and colour backgrounds; Lingoes for when you need a talking dictionary; LetMeType for help with text input; Balabolka for converting text to audio; and a speech-to-text app wh[..]
02 Nov 2009
Find Open Source Alternatives to commercial software ' Open Source Alternative - osalt.com
(michael chalk bookmarked this item)
Lists of alternative software in categories, including education
29 Oct 2009
22 Oct 2009
MITIE - Open Edge 2009
(Donna Benjamin bookmarked this item)
MITIE is hosting the videos produced by Aarnet's Nick Cross at Open Edge 2009
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