Learning Management Systems (LMS)
a.k.a. Course Management Systems (CMS), Collaborative Learning Environments (CLE), Virtual Learning Environments(VLE)
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Open-Source Systems
Claroline - eLearning and eWorking platform, international collaboration, multiple languages
ELMS - E-Learning Management System built on Drupal content managment system
Epsilen - a comprehensive centrally hosted eLearning environment
Etudes Project - Melete Lesson Builder, JForum Discussion, Mneme Test Center
Moodle - Free, Open-source Course Management System - More than 40,000 sites, see Moodle Stats
Moodlerooms, Inc. - provides hosting, support, training
Mediasite Integration - Classroom capture technology
Sakai Foundation - Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE)
Overview on YouTube - Michael Korcuska, Executive Director (2008)
Overview on YouTube - Charles Severance, Executive Director (2006)
Sakai Forums - on Nabble
Aeroplane Software - Sakai consulting
rSmart Sakai CLE - includes Melete and JForum (see Etudes Project above)
rSmart Sakai Sandbox - for experimentation
Sakai Course Design - by Prof. Fred T. Hofstetter (26 min Flash video)
Unicon Sakai / Eluminate Tool - synchronous distance learning and collaboration
WebLearn at Oxford University - WebLearn Wiki - Comparison to other LMS's
bSpace at UC Berkeley - Blog about migration - News story
SakaiSuccessStories - Stanford and University of Michigan
SakaiWebPortals - Stanford, UC Berkeley, Oxford, etc.
Trellis - Learning Management System
Related: OpenSourceVendorSupport
Fluid Project - Library of sharable user interface components
Survey: The Campus Computing Survey
Article: E-learning Market Pushing Toward Open Source - 2008 Gartner Report
Article: Overview of Open Source Learning Management Systems - 2006 Educause article
Commercial Systems
Angel Learning - Enterprise eLearning Software
Historical note on Wikipedia
Blackboard - Online Learning Environment
Blackboard Sync - Integrates Bb with Facebook
Mediasite Integration - Classroom capture technology
Contact: Anthony Cyplik acyplik@blackboard.com
Blackboard, Syracuse and Sakai - The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 2008
Blackboard Customers and Open Source - The Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept 2008
Campus Management - Learning Management System - based on Moodle
Desire2Learn - Innovative Learning Technology
Elluminate - eLearning and Collaboration Solution Software
Epsilen - a comprehensive centrally hosted eLearning environment
it's learning - Virtual Learning Environment (Norway)
Pearson eCollege - Integrated education technology, content, academic services and support
Serf - Online learning management system created by Dr. Fred T. Hofstetter
WebCT - Historical note on Wikipedia
Ziiva - Prosperity Learning Management System (non-academic orientation)
ClassTop CourseFeed
ClassTop CourseFeed - Integrates with LMS and Facebook
Blackboard v. Desire2Learn Lawsuits
U.S. Patent # 6,988,138 - January 17, 2006
U.S. Patent # 7,493,396 - February 17, 2009
Blackboard website - Includes "Patent Pledge" and FAQ
Desire2Learn website - D2L blog regarding lawsuit - Files page
e-Literate - Michael Feldstein blog on e-Learning
Blog by Michael Korcuska - Second lawsuit (Pat #7,493,396), March 27, 2009
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Some highlights:
Blackboard Wins Lawsuit Against Desire2Learn - February 22, 2008
US Patent Office Rejects Blackboard Patent Claims - On reexam USPTO rejects all 44 patent claims - March 25, 2008
Blackboard files contempt motion - June 17, 2008
Blackboard Sues Desire2Learn Again - Chronicle of Higher Education, April 1, 2009
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Related: TechRadium v. Blackboard - patent lawsuit over unified messaging to mobile devices
Kuali Foundation - Open source administrative software
Related Information
IMS Common Cartridge Specification - IMS Global Learning Consortium
Common Cartridge FAQs - Compares Common Cartridge to SCORM
European University Information Systems
SocialLearn - Blog, The Open University (UK)