Open Apereo 2016 - Grav Course Hub Project: Flipping the LMS with an Open and Collaborative Platform
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The document discusses the concept of a 'flipped' learning management system (LMS), which utilizes an open and collaborative platform to enhance education. It highlights the benefits of using flat-file content management systems (CMS) and the Grav CMS in particular, emphasizing its ease of use and ability to improve accessibility and collaboration. Additionally, it provides resources for educators interested in implementing this approach in their courses.
Open Apereo 2016 - Grav Course Hub Project: Flipping the LMS with an Open and Collaborative Platform
- 1. Grav Course Hub Project Paul D Hibbitts Flipping the LMS with an Open and Collaborative Web Platform EDUCATOR AND EXPERIENCE DESIGN CONSULTANT @hibbittsdesign hibbittsdesign.org
- 3. What is a ‘Flipped’ LMS? “A flipped LMS approach is where an open platform, in the control of course participants, serves as an alternative front-end to the institutional LMS.”
- 5. Why ‘Flip’ the LMS? To support pedagogical goals unmet by the current LMS To deliver a better student (and facilitator) experience To increase capability of access, sharing and collaboration
- 6. What to ‘Flip’ the LMS With? An open and collaborative platform
- 8. Some Key Benefits of Flat-file CMSs for Educators No database means little (or no) IT involvement needed Increased portability, as moving a site now only requires simply copying files to another location Takes full advantage of the collaborative ecosystem now available (i.e. GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- 9. Fall 2015 CMPT 363 Course Companion Hub Flipped-LMS approach using Grav CMS + GitHub as an open and collaborative platform, along with the Canvas LMS
- 15. So, what did updating this course hub site look like for the instructor (i.e. me)?
- 21. How long would that update take? ~ 30 Seconds (your mileage may vary)
- 22. Open Source Grav Course Hub To help other instructors use Grav CMS for flipping their LMS Downloads and tutorials: Online demo: hibbittsdesign.org/blog/ demo.hibbittsdesign.org
- 23. Comes in Two Flavours: Foundation and Bootstrap
- 24. What Skills are Required? Intended for 'Tech-savvy' educators: Code editor usage (e.g. Atom or Brackets) Markdown or HTML basics Understanding folder hierarchies (i.e. relative links) Web server access GitHub working knowledge (recommended)
- 25. Thank you! Q&A to Follow Contact Info Blog: Twitter: Email: Grav CMS Website: Twitter: Documentation: (built with Grav) Why Grav? Course Hub CMPT-363 Fall 2015 Website (built with Grav) Grav Course Hub Download and Getting Started Guide hibbittsdesign.org @hibbittsdesign paul@hibbittsdesign.org getgrav.org @getgrav learn.getgrav.org hibbittsdesign.org/blog/why-I-chose-Grav paulhibbitts.net/cmpt-363-153/ hibbittsdesign.org/blog/getting-started