Open Source and Free E-Learning Tools Useful in LIS Education

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Sarika Sawant
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Asynchronous Mode ◽  
Social Bookmarking ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

E-learning is commonly referred to the intentional use of networked information and communications technology in teaching and learning. The present paper discusses the synchronous and asynchronous mode of e learning with its features. It also defines and summarizes the impact of open source software on teaching and learning process. The numerous open source e learning tools are discussed with examples such as Open source LMS, Open source authoring tools, Open source audio editing software, Open source social bookmarking tools, Open source CMS etc. It also throws light on free e learning tools useful in e learning such as Slideshare, Youtube, Wikis, RSS, Wordpress etc. The paper concludes with e learning initiatives in India.

Open Source and Free E-Learning Tools Useful in LIS Education

2015 ◽  
pp. 1437-1445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarika Sawant
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Social Bookmarking ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

E-learning is commonly referred to the intentional use of networked information and communications technology in teaching and learning. The present paper discusses the synchronous and asynchronous mode of e learning with its features. It also defines and summarizes the impact of open source software on teaching and learning process. The numerous open source e learning tools are discussed with examples such as Open source LMS, Open source authoring tools, Open source audio editing software, Open source social bookmarking tools, Open source CMS etc. It also throws light on free e learning tools useful in e learning such as Slideshare, Youtube, Wikis, RSS, Wordpress etc. The paper concludes with e learning initiatives in India.

scholarly journals Literature Review of The influence of Integrating Social Media as E-Learning Tools into Teaching and Learning the English Language

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 172-177
Author(s):  
Nada Alsheehri ◽  
Hayfa Ali Alenezi ◽  
Awatif AlMutairi ◽  
Riam K. Almaqrn
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Future Work ◽  
The Impact

This study as a literature review aimed to explore the impact of the integration of social media (SM) tools into universities’ English language classrooms. Currently, the English language plays an essential and fundamental role in education. Therefore, it is crucial for learners to obtain a good understanding of the English language in the academic environment. Teaching students by traditional methods might not help to improve their English language skills. One technique that can be applied to improve learning skills quickly is utilising E-learning tools and SM in teaching strategies. Hence, this paper examines the influence of the integration of E-learning tools and strategies such as SM in teaching and learning English language in Saudi university classes. This new strategy has been chosen as it allows learners to access information anywhere without restrictions of time, and it can support them to obtain an in-depth understanding of English language content. Finally, this study will provide some recommendations and suggestions for future work.

Essential E Learning Tools, Techniques and Open CourseWare for E Learners and Trainers

2016 ◽  
pp. 148-177
Author(s):  
Sarika Sawant
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Video Tape ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cd Rom ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Based

E-learning includes several types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. E learning is a learner-friendly mode of learning, offering alternative, self-paced and personalised ways of studying. The present chapter explains the synchronous and asynchronous mode of e learning with its features. It also defines and summarises the impact of open source software on teaching and learning process. The numerous open source e learning tools are discussed with examples such as Open source LMS, Open source authoring tools, Open source audio editing software, Open source social bookmarking tools, Open source CMS etc. It also throws light on free e learning tools useful in e learning such as Slideshare, Youtube, Wikis, RSS, Wordpress etc. The search engines especially for academic purpose and for Open CourseWear are also discussed in the chapter. It identifies open courseware around the world spanning various subjects. The chapter concludes with e learning initiatives in India.

scholarly journals Project-Based Learning in Online Postgraduate Education

10.28945/2773 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Des Matejka
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Catholic University ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Student Projects

The Faculty of Education at Australian Catholic University offers an online postgraduate course that focuses on the use of e-learning tools to facilitate changes in thinking, teaching and learning. It incorporates project-based learning techniques that require participants to learn how to apply selected ICT and e-learning tools to improve learning within their workplace. This has been based upon ongoing evaluations to determine ways in which experience with information and communications technology (ICT) and e-learning tools bring about a change of perspectives about their own teaching. Through identifying factors that inhibit, as well as promote their learning, the program focuses upon learning about ICT and e-learning tools to inform participants about their own teaching. This paper discusses how the implementation of an online postgraduate course has helped to facilitate a problem-based approach that provides a social construction for learning, by allowing the sharing of resources, discussion of approaches about implementation issues and the showcasing of final student projects.

scholarly journals E-Learning through Single Hand and Two Hand Sign Language

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Vinoth Sir ◽  
K. Nirmala
Keyword(s):  
Sign Language ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
E Learning

E-learning is commonly referred to the intentional use of networked information and communications technology for teaching and learning. e-Learning exploits interactive technologies and communication systems to improve the learning experience. It has the potential to transform the way we teach and learn across the board. It can raise standards, and widen participation in lifelong learning. E-learn is useful method that has contributed in facilitating education for deaf mute people. Deaf mute people are able to get benefit from this technology by increasing their skills and improving their knowledge. They can use the mobility feature to learn anywhere and at any time. Most of the deaf students easily learn and develop skill and knowledge in e-learning method. Now a day’s e-learning tools are mostly used in learning method. E-learning includes computer and electronically supported learning and teaching methods. E-learning used in Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual based learning and digital technology. In this paper we study which type of sign language is best for learning.

Developer Centrality and the Impact of Value Congruence and Incongruence on Commitment and Code Contribution Activity in Open Source Software Communities

MIS Quarterly ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 951-976
Author(s):  
Likoebe M. Maruping ◽  
◽  
Sherae L. Daniel ◽  
Marcelo Cataldo ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Value Congruence ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals MCR: Open-Source Software to Automate Compilation of Health Study Report-Back

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6104
Author(s):  
Erin Polka ◽  
Ellen Childs ◽  
Alexa Friedman ◽  
Kathryn S. Tomsho ◽  
Birgit Claus Henn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Equitable Access ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Impact

Sharing individualized results with health study participants, a practice we and others refer to as “report-back,” ensures participant access to exposure and health information and may promote health equity. However, the practice of report-back and the content shared is often limited by the time-intensive process of personalizing reports. Software tools that automate creation of individualized reports have been built for specific studies, but are largely not open-source or broadly modifiable. We created an open-source and generalizable tool, called the Macro for the Compilation of Report-backs (MCR), to automate compilation of health study reports. We piloted MCR in two environmental exposure studies in Massachusetts, USA, and interviewed research team members (n = 7) about the impact of MCR on the report-back process. Researchers using MCR created more detailed reports than during manual report-back, including more individualized numerical, text, and graphical results. Using MCR, researchers saved time producing draft and final reports. Researchers also reported feeling more creative in the design process and more confident in report-back quality control. While MCR does not expedite the entire report-back process, we hope that this open-source tool reduces the barriers to personalizing health study reports, promotes more equitable access to individualized data, and advances self-determination among participants.

scholarly journals Knowledge sharing in open source software communities: motivations and management

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 791-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zilia Iskoujina ◽  
Joanne Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Online Communities ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to add to the understanding of knowledge sharing in online communities through an investigation of the relationship between individual participant’s motivations and management in open source software (OSS) communities. Drawing on a review of literature concerning knowledge sharing in organisations, the factors that motivate participants to share their knowledge in OSS communities, and the management of such communities, it is hypothesised that the quality of management influences the extent to which the motivations of members actually result in knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach – To test the hypothesis, quantitative data were collected through an online questionnaire survey of OSS web developers with the aim of gathering respondents’ opinions concerning knowledge sharing, motivations to share knowledge and satisfaction with the management of OSS projects. Factor analysis, descriptive analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis were used to explore the survey data. Findings – The analysis of the data reveals that the individual participant’s satisfaction with the management of an OSS project is an important factor influencing the extent of their personal contribution to a community. Originality/value – Little attention has been devoted to understanding the impact of management in OSS communities. Focused on OSS developers specialising in web development, the findings of this paper offer an important original contribution to understanding the connections between individual members’ satisfaction with management and their motivations to contribute to an OSS project. The findings reveal that motivations to share knowledge in online communities are influenced by the quality of management. Consequently, the findings suggest that appropriate management can enhance knowledge sharing in OSS projects and online communities, and organisations more generally.

scholarly journals What can scholars learn from Open Source software communities during pandemics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Tennant ◽  
Tom Crick
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Social Demand ◽  
Research Communities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Current Outbreak ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Global Research

When the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak began on January 31, 2020, no-one could have anticipated the impact that it would have on our scholarly communication and publishing systems. That is, perhaps, unless you work on open source software. Right now, global research communities are united to collaborate on solving the threat of the pandemic, sharing resources and knowledge more efficiently and effective than ever before, a process broadly described as ‘open scholarship’ (Dunleavy, 2020). This is essentially akin to how free and open source software (FOSS) communities have been operating now for decades (Willinsky, 2005). Recently, we participated in a “massively open online paper”, or MOOP, that explored the intersections between FOSS and open scholarship (Tennant, Agarwal, et al., 2020). Here, we want to summarise our key findings from that project, and place them in the context of the current outbreak. Critically, this pandemic shows us that many of the pervasive and systemic issues surrounding the evaluation, valuation, use and operationalisation of “openness” in scholarship can be extremely easily bypassed when the social demand and urgency is there, thus showing that the primary barriers towards open scholarship are inherently political and not technical.

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