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Why Universities Are Choosing Open-Source Software

Why Universities Are Choosing Open-Source Software | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
Thousands of universities all over the world use open-source software to support learning, teaching, and research. There are plenty of advantages that this specific type of software delivers – for example, it costs less to use and provides educational institutions with more flexibility. 

This article will discuss precisely what open-source software is and how universities can use it. We will also mention how it reduces institutional costs and improves flexibility. 

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Xerte Online Toolkits - The University of Nottingham

Xerte Online Toolkits - The University of Nottingham | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it

Xerte Online Toolkits is an award winning suite of browser-based tools that allow anyone with a web browser to create interactive learning materials quickly and easily. Content can be delivered to all devices using standards compliant HTML5 and a responsive template can deliver material to both small screens and large desktop computers.

 

Xerte Online Toolkits provides a suite of tools for creating rich, accessible interactive content. For many educators, effectively exploiting technology in their teaching requires overcoming a number of technical barriers. Xerte Online Toolkits provides simple online tools that anyone can use to create effective interactive materials easily.

 

Xerte Online Toolkits provides a number of project templates for creating online presentations and interactive learning materials. Content is assembled using an intuitive interface, and multiple users can collaborate on shared projects, creating a powerful and efficient workflow for teams of subject matter experts, media specialists and interactive designers. Xerte Online Toolkits is free software.


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Best open source tools for libraries | opensource.com

Best open source tools for libraries | opensource.com | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
It is true that it's difficult to keep up with all the applications out there, so I've compiled a great list of the top 5 open source tools for libraries.

 

There was a time when working in the library I found it very frustrating (as many librarians do) that there were so few options for software that actually did what I needed. In libraries we're so used to there being this vendor=software model. Where one vendor controls a product and while there might be other similar products, they too are controlled by a vendor.

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Why libraries need to get with apps and APIs

Why libraries need to get with apps and APIs | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
As an open education supporter, I've been following the progress of FOLIO, a community effort built around the idea that "the future of libraries is open" (a phrase that also forms the group's acronym, FOLIO). FOLIO is a partnership between libraries and vendors that is developing an open source library services platform (LSP). FOLIO's platform is built on the idea that library management software should be flexible, modular, extensible, modern, and affordable, and it's gathered a number of partners and contributors to help make that vision a reality.
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Lessons open education resources can glean from free software | Scott Wilson

Lessons open education resources can glean from free software | Scott Wilson | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
How can open educational resources learn from the free and open software movement?
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Here Are 10 Of The Best Open Source E-Learning Applications

Here Are 10 Of The Best Open Source E-Learning Applications | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it

 

The following learning management systems will add a new dimension to e-learning. Do check them out!

 

Are you looking for a free and open source application to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process? There are a number of good learning management systems out there that provide interesting ways to create and deliver content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance.

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