sfudemofest 2015 - flipping the lms
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Flipping The LMS
Paul D Hibbitts
Benefits and Lessons Learned from Using an AlternativeFront-end to the Canvas LMS
EDUCATOR AND EXPERIENCE DESIGN CONSULTANT
@hibbittsdesignhibbittsdesign.org
What is a Flipped LMS?
“A flipped-LMS is where an open platform, in the control ofinstructors and students, is an alternative front-end to
the institutional LMS.”
Why “Flip” the LMS?To (now, not later):
support pedagogical goals unmet by current LMS/platformincrease capability of access, sharing and collaborationdeliver a better student (and facilitator) experience
Experience Design GoalsFor Students
EngagingOrganizedRelevantConvenientEnjoyable
For Facilitator(s)Controllable (i.e. manageable)Pliable (i.e. flexible)EfficientEnjoyable (hey, instructors arepeople too...)
Example Flipped-LMS ToolsetGrav (Open source, multi-device, modular, no-database CMS)Atom Text EditorGitHub/GitLab Account + Repository and GitHub Desktop AppDeploy Account (GitHub/GitLab auto-deployment to FTP server)Canvas LMS (well, no surprise there...)
How long would thatupdate take?
~ 30 Seconds(your mileage may vary)
What About Needed Skills?Basic User Skills, Level I (working with existing theme)
Text file editingMarkdown or simple HTML formattingUploading files (i.e. via FTP)
Basic User Skills, Level II (supports the workflow shown forfacilitators and as a bonus supports student collaboration!)
GitHub accountGitHub Desktop appGitHub to FTP server service (i.e. Deploy)
Live Demo
Thank you! Questions?Contact Info
(New) Blog: Email: Twitter: LinkedIn:
ResourcesGrav Web-platform/CMS: Grav documentation: (built with Grav!)EDUCAUSE Next Gen LMS paper (“NGDLE”):
Example Grav + Canvas SFU course:
@hibbittsdesignlinkedin.com/in/paulhibbitts
getgrav.orglearn.getgrav.org/
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli3035.pdf
http://cmpt-363-153.hibbittsdesign.com/
Traditional vs. Flipped LMSTraditional LMS Usage Flipped-LMS ApproachInstitutional Control Instructor & Student ControlClosed OpenFixed PliableSolitary CollaborativeStationary Portable
