Yippee! It's Free! Open Source Tools for Training and Development

Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - by Stevie Rocco

Open-source tools and techniques for education and training are rapidly changing what it means to teach and to learn, blurring the lines between the teacher and the learner, the subject and the self, and formal and informal education. From a look at open-source content management systems, to educational uses of Twitter, to the power of targeted social networks, to the use of location-based services, you will discover the power of these emerging technologies and the communities that support them. In doing so, you will begin to utilize the bridging language sometimes necessary between the instructional designer and technical programmer/developer.

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  • Stevie Rocco
    Stevie Rocco

    Stevie Rocco has 12 years experience working with faculty to create and manage online learning. She is the Assistant Director for Learning Design in Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, where her team works to create tools and technologies to improve online course experiences. In addition, Stevie consults on a wide variety of topics, including faculty development for online teaching, accessibility, usability, open source/free tools, and social media. Stevie holds a B.S. in Secondary Education, and an M.Ed. in Adult Education. In her spare time, she runs half-marathons, knits, and engages with her personal learning network.