Exploring Open Source LMS Solutions
Gyrus
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Open source LMS solutions: A great alternative to proprietary LMS systems. Learn more about the best options for 2023, their benefits, potential drawbacks, and more.
Open Source Means Strong Security
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 11, 2015
“Your secure software is open source: doesn’t that make it less secure?” We strongly believe not only that open source is compatible with digital security, but that it’s also essential for it. In fact, that the tool’s source code is open strengthens its security and, by extension, the safety and privacy of its users.
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Why Is Gyrus Systems The Best Open-Source Training Management System?
Gyrus
JANUARY 7, 2022
Open-source training management system is the need of every professional space to survive and sustain in a competitive environment. Learn how Gyrus Systems delivers it efficiently to its clients.
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An Open Source Website Personalization Tool for Mission-Driven Organizations
Forum One
MAY 12, 2021
As we work primarily with open source CMS platforms, such as Drupal and WordPress, our tool is effective in its ability to integrate within the CMS as well as be flexible for organization-specific needs. We look forward to sharing an update soon! Potential and growth of our tool.
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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward
.orgSource
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and natural language processing are a few of the ways AI makes data more meaningful. Several providers offer open source or limited free access, which is a great way to test options. RapidMiner is another open-source platform with a drag-and-drop interface.
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221 MechonHadar.org: Open Source Judaism in a Modern Design
See3
DECEMBER 4, 2014
The Jewish learning institution Mechon Hadar came to See3 with a challenge. As a world-renowned influencer on Torah learning and a leader of the Partnership Minyan movement, Mechon Hadar needed a website that reflected their influence and importance. web jewish life mechon hadar responsive design web design website'
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The Hidden Cost of Open Source LMS
Gyrus
MARCH 11, 2015
Open source learning management systems have become increasingly popular, and on paper they always sound good. The term free is usually a misnomer; there is almost always a cost associated with using open source LMSs. “Learning management software this good should cost twice as much!”
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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits
NTEN
OCTOBER 6, 2010
Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. Current Trends.
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Terms and Trends in DIY and Open Source Online Maps
NTEN
JANUARY 11, 2012
Implementing truly gorgeous online maps still requires some custom code and technical know-how – but, the cost and learning curve involved has dropped considerably. Sean Larkin. ThinkShout. Data-driven storytelling is all the rage on the web, particularly as we move into the election season.
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The power of open source VOIP
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
DECEMBER 18, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The power of open source VOIP December 18, 2007 Today seems to be Asterisk day. Asterisk is the open source PBX application that works by using VOIP. What is Asterisk, you ask? Be Helpful.
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Free and open source tool #8:XChat
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #8:XChat February 5, 2008 This is, really a post both about a tool ( XChat ) and about IRC (Internet Relay Chat.) XChat is one of quite a few IRC clients. I use IRC every day.
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Open-Source Webinar: Watch the Recording
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 25, 2010
Preparing for and delivering a webinar isn't something most librarians spend their days doing, so we are especially grateful to our speakers for this gift of sharing what they've learned about open-source software over the last 10 years. You can join in by posting additional questions or your own answers or comments.
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Seven ATLIS Sessions You Don’t Want to Miss
sgEngage
APRIL 1, 2024
Whether you’re interested in learning about responsible AI, cybersecurity, APIs , staff empowerment, or something specific about Blackbaud software , we’ve got a session for you. Join us in this session to learn what responsible AI could mean for your school. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1. Where do you start?
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Free and open source tools #1 – #100
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JANUARY 17, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tools #1 – #100 January 17, 2008 I just though I’d take a brief pause to explain my criteria for these 100 tools that I’ll be covering this year. Be Helpful.
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How not to treat an open source user community
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How not to treat an open source user community October 4, 2007 I’ve been using activeCollab for a few months now. to develop open source software. However, that won’t happen.
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Free and open source tool #6: Joomla!
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JANUARY 29, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #6: Joomla! Like any powerful CMS, though, there is quite the learning curve in order to get a site up and running. Be Helpful.
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Penguin Day: Pre-NTC Open Source Learning Opportunity
NTEN
APRIL 9, 2009
Full details about this opportunity to explore open source software are at [link]. Sessions will include: Introduction to Free and Open Source Software. Introduction to Free and Open Source Desktop Applications. Free And Open Source Online Advocacy: Tools And Best Practices. and Drupal.
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NTEN
MAY 28, 2009
Costs vary as well -- and there are even some Free and Open Source options. You’ll need someone familiar with installing and configuring open source systems on a Web server in order to get you up and running. The overall interface is well laid-out, but a complex array of fields makes it a bit difficult to learn.
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Website Nirvana: Salesforce + Open Source CMS Integration Showdown
NTEN
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
We'll take a look at how to handle integrations between Salesforce and a trio of open source CMS solutions -- Plone, Drupal, and Joomla -- at our upcoming webinar, " Salesforce + CMS Integration Showdown: Plone, Drupal, and Joomla ". >
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StoryCorps' IT Manager on Nonprofit Tech Planning and Open Source Solutions
Tech Soup
MARCH 2, 2010
See our recent spotlight on StoryCorps to learn more and stream one of the organization's stories. I asked Dean for IT tips that I could pass on to small nonprofits, and since I knew Dean was an open source advocate, I asked him his thoughts on open-source solutions for the nonprofit community.
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Thank You, Gerardo!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 28, 2014
He also championed an open source ethos so that our work can be broadly shared (you can view all our open source projects on GitHub ). a11y accessibility Bookshare engineering executive Gerardo GoRead innovation open source Read2Go'
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Apply for the 2022 Pizzigati Prize
NTEN
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Join NTEN in celebrating and spotlighting open source projects for the social good with the next Pizzigati Prize! As we announced earlier this year, NTEN is thrilled to steward for the Pizzigati Prize , an annual award honoring the life and legacy of Tony Pizzigati, an early advocate of open source computing. Apply today!
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NTEN
MAY 28, 2009
Once a community has determined its needs, however, utilizing open source software presents a more rapid, sustainable path to implementation. With open source (specifically, in this case, Drupal ), all of the functionality is available already (except for the jet-packs and sinks -- those are still in beta).
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Pro Bono Week Spotlights Collaborative Nonprofit & Education Solutions
Saleforce Nonprofit
OCTOBER 25, 2021
By: Cori O’Brien, Senior Manager, Open Source Commons. This year, we are highlighting contributions made through Open Source Commons , a unique program that highlights the partnership between Salesforce.org and our community of customers and partners. Build Sustainable Apps to Meet Unique Community Needs.
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Introducing a New Community-Built Application Supported by Salesforce.org Commons
Saleforce Nonprofit
AUGUST 24, 2022
DLRS is a community-built and community-maintained open source Salesforce solution. “Open source is nothing without a community, and I could not be more excited for the DLRS team and this release. Learn more about the history of DLRS, and Andy’s decision to join the Open Source Commons program.
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Work on the Biggest Social Challenges of Our Time!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 18, 2014
Are you driven to make a real difference from a leadership position in the open source community, at the heart of Silicon Valley and at the unique intersection of technology and social change? Brand career hiring job nonprofit open source recruiting social enterprise social entrepreneur tech4good VP of Engineering'
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5 Ways To Be A Better Ally
Saleforce Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The goals of the DEI Open Source Commons team center around leveling the playing field for everyone in tech by increasing diversity and inclusion at Salesforce community events, in addition to creating and modeling a toolkit that groups can use towards their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “I What’s next?
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What are learning platforms?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What are learning platforms? What they might not be so familiar with are Learning Management Systems (LMS). Learning platforms, of course, are varied. What can an organization use a LMS for?
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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 16, 2014
He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. And Brennan’s mom, Lindsay Draves, adds, “Bookshare has made it possible for my son to be excited about learning.” Martus is our free, open source, secure information collection and management tool.
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Salesforce.com and Ruby on Rails
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
DECEMBER 17, 2010
By now, I’ve learned quite a number of them (I think 9 by last count), but for some reason, I seem to choose my work on them just at the top of the curve, or as they are going down. I learned C at the height of its popularity, just as C++ was beginning to rise. I learned Fortran when it was almost dead, mostly for fun.
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Salesforce.org’s Winter ‘23 Release Helps Nonprofits Create Powerful Experiences With Better-Connected Data
Saleforce Nonprofit
OCTOBER 17, 2022
In this release, our open source offering, Data Lake for Nonprofits, Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) is generally available. Interested in learning more? Interested in learning more? We’re also enhancing our solutions in fundraising and program management. Build Relationships, Fund Impact with Fundraising Solutions.
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What’s A Learning Experience Platform? The Essential Guide
Forj
JUNE 7, 2021
For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). Why are learning experience platforms rising in popularity? Let’s dive in.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 23, 2005
I came across this one for Khmer Open Source Project. We envision, in 2007, a country where Cambodians can learn and use computers in their own language, a country that does not have to change to a new language in order to use computers! Here's the link to the draft of the master plan for implementing open source in Cambodia.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2007
David Wilcox has done a terrific job of summarizing this conversation thread recently on the UK Circuit Riders list, " Is Open Source Software Fair Trade for Nonprofits? " Are there ethical reasons for voluntary and community organisations to consider using Free and Open Source Software ?
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Byte Technology
APRIL 28, 2015
And in recent years, CMSs have been divided into two main categories—the “Open Source” and “Proprietary: systems—because, as is so true on the Internet of today, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. And indeed, the distinctions between the two platforms are important to know before embarking on a website design initiative.
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Meet Lionheart Astro: Here to Help You Achieve Your Mission
Saleforce Nonprofit
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Open Source Commons : Benefit from a community of talented developers who volunteer their time and effort to contribute trusted, innovative, open-source solutions that serve all of us. Ready to learn more about all the possibilities? Just follow the fearless feline with a heart of bold.
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What I’m learning
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
NOVEMBER 30, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What I’m learning November 30, 2007 It’s been mostly fun so far at the Open Translation event here in Zagreb. The event itself has been fab. What are the tools like? Be Helpful.
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Big News at Benetech (and for me!)
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Connected Civil Society: Applying machine learning and computer vision to document human rights violations and promote accountability in Syria in collaboration with the UN. Born Accessible: Working with publishers to ensure that any new ebook is accessible to people who read differently - with the goal of one day making Bookshare obsolete.
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2009 NTC Preview: Laura Quinn on Open Source Content Management
NTEN
MARCH 4, 2009
If there's one thing I've learned in my 6+ years at NTEN, it's that people love to hate their web sites. I spoke with her about her session at the 2009 NTC , " Comparing Open Source CMSs: Joomla, Drupal, and Plone ", and why CMS seems to be the area where open source has really taken off in the sector: .
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NTEN
MARCH 26, 2014
With a modest core team of six, and its founder just winning the 2014 Pizzigati Prize for Software in the Public Interest at the 14NTC, learn how CiviCRM is helping nonprofit communities worldwide build relationships with their constituents. civiCRM community Community CRM Open Source Open Source IT Staff'
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SocialCoding4Good Going International with Random Hacks of Kindness
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
We realized that our humanitarian free and open source software (HFOSS) partners had important roadmap projects with tremendous potential, but in many cases lacked the resources to design, prototype and develop them. Learn more at and sign up for your local event on the Random Hacks of Kindness website.
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209 A new Foundation in my career
Judi Sohn
MAY 3, 2015
Two weeks ago, I joined the Salesforce Foundation in a new role as Open Source Manager. Does "Open Source Community Manager" mean that you're the official bff of Nonprofit Starter Pack users? I have to learn how to swim in the ocean and have a little more patience with myself as I do. Completely free.
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Database and Website Integration: Open Source Options:Last Chance to Register for John Kenyon's Workshop in NC
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 16, 2006
He leading a workshop in North Carolina at RTPnet on Open Source CMS and CRM systems. Here's the description: Learn all about CMS???s, s and Open Source software ??? One of the smartest, funniest, and best trainers in the nonprofit technology space is my colleague, John Kenyon. in plain English.
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NpTech Tag Summary: Face-to-Face or Mediated Experience, Open Source Software Communities, and Blog Days
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
OpenSource and Software Communities Jon Stahl has a thoughtful essay on Nonprofits, Open Source and Leadership. He summarizes his organization's experience with the plone community and larger reflections about the complimentary strengths and differences between nonprofits and open source communities.
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