bradtx
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Comment · 6 years ago
In its current form, no-- but the content collaboration and task management you're describing seem reasonably straightforward to implement.
Courses as they exist now are unaware of semesters or terms, and are only tied to the students enrolled. So if the students enrolled in a particular class don't change (or change very little) between two semesters, you could continue use the same course for a 2nd semester if you wanted, or you could import your students into a new class and name the new class "Class Semester 2" for example.
I'm happy to work on features to fit your use case if you're interested in offering suggestions or are looking for a better solution than your current one; my email is brad [at] gradefinity [dot] com and I'm generally pretty available to talk about features/suggestions/demo stuff, etc.
Comment · 6 years ago
Gradefinity (https://gradefinity.com) is a kind of Blackboard + Scantron LMS alternative that is really targeted in terms of what problems it intends to solve (in-person and online tests, gradebooks, and communication).
Full disclosure: I built it-- I'm very receptive to feedback and feature suggestions though and am looking for pilot schools if anyone is interested in shaping the platform/knows someone who might be.
Comment · 6 years ago
Moodle is a popular open source LMS (learning management system) written in PHP that could use a ton of improvement, especially on the front end. It's not necessarily bad, but it is very outdated compared to offerings by private companies.
Comment · 6 years ago
Gradefinity is a testing solution/micro LMS which accommodates online and in-person testing: https://gradefinity.com
It was primarily built to serve as a Scantron replacement, so classroom management features are limited to online testing and course announcements.
Full disclosure: I work a full-time job (at least for now, save for any layoffs) so support would be somewhat limited. I can also take down the paywall for as long as needed for any schools affected by Covid-19
Other free options:
- Moodle (more technically involved, needs to installed/hosted by someone and setup can be challenging)
- Canvas (I haven't personally used this, but it seems to be growing in popularity. From what I understand it is somewhat similar to BlackBoard)
Comment · 6 years ago
Location: Austin, TX
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Yes
Technologies: Node.js, React, AWS, PHP, jQuery, Python, OpenCV and Tesseract for document automation/OCR, Swift (iOS)
Resume/CV: https://bradhall.io/resume
Email: [email protected]
Comment · 7 years ago
I've considered it, but I didn't think to ask for the guy's name or agent number so I'm not sure they would be able to do anything
Comment · 7 years ago
Why would they do that with a random traveler and not one of their own employees, though?
Comment · 7 years ago
Location: Austin, TX
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Yes
Technologies: AWS, PHP, jQuery, Python, OpenCV and Tesseract for document automation/OCR, Node.js, React, Swift (iOS)
Resume/CV: https://bradhall.io/resume
Email: [email protected]
Comment · 7 years ago
Location: Austin, TX
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Yes
Technologies: AWS, PHP, jQuery, Python, OpenCV and Tesseract for document automation/OCR, Node.js, React, Swift (iOS)
Resume/CV: https://bradhall.io/resume
Email: [email protected]