CNIE 2016 - Flip it Good! Flipping the LMS with an Open and Collaborative Platform

Flip it Good!

Paul D Hibbitts

Flipping the LMS with anOpen and Collaborative Web Platform

EDUCATOR AND EXPERIENCE DESIGN CONSULTANT

@hibbittsdesignhibbittsdesign.org

What is a Flipped LMS?

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.”

Why “Flip” the LMS?

Why “Flip” the LMS?To support pedagogical goals unmet by the current LMSTo deliver a better student (and facilitator) experienceTo increase capability of access, sharing and collaboration

What to “Flip” the LMS With?

What to “Flip” the LMS With?An open and collaborative platform!

What is a flat-file(no database) CMS?

What is a flat-file(no database) CMS?

A flat-file CMS is where all content is stored as files and folders,rather than in a database like traditional CMSs and LMSs

Fall 2015 CMPT 363Course Companion Hub

Flipped-LMS approach using Grav CMS as an open andcollaborative platform, along with the Canvas LMS

But What Did the Students Think?

But What Did the Students Think?When asked if they would like to see the overall Course Hubdesign used for other courses:

81.5% indicated 'yes'12.5% indicated 'no' (they would prefer everything in Canvas)6 % were undecided

So, what did updating thiscourse hub site look like

for the instructor (i.e. me)?

How long would thatupdate take?

How long would thatupdate take?

~ 30 Seconds(your mileage may vary)

Open Source Course HubTo help other instructors use Grav CMS for flipping their LMS

Downloads and tutorials:

Online demo:hibbittsdesign.org/blog/

demo.hibbittsdesign.org

Course Hub HighlightsA complete ready-to-run Grav Skeleton Package (open source)Blog-format, with 'featured' (sticky) postsImportant reminders & class preparations areasAdditional site pages can be easily addedImage header area above site navbarSidebar is a simple markdown file, which can also contain HTMLURL flag to only display page content (for display within LMS )External links are automatically opened in a new Tab/WindowBuilt-in support for entire site to be maintained on GitHubSince everything is built with Grav it can be entirely customized

Want more details? github.com/hibbitts-design

What Skills are Required?

What Skills are Required?Intended for 'Tech-savvy' educators:

Text file editingMarkdown or simple HTML formattingWeb server access (i.e. FTP)

Thank you! Questions?Contact Info

Blog: Twitter: Email:

Grav ResourcesWebsite: Twitter: Documentation: (built with Grav)

Course Hub CMPT-363 Fall 2015 Website (built with Grav)

Grav Course Hub Demo

Grav Course Hub Getting Started Guide

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