CNIE 2016 - Flip it Good! Flipping the LMS with an Open and Collaborative Platform
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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
hibbittsdesign.org@hibbittsdesign
getgrav.org@getgrav
learn.getgrav.org
paulhibbitts.net/cmpt-363-153/
demo.hibbittsdesign.org
hibbittsdesign.org/blog/getting-started