1. Experiences with GRAIL: Learning Design support in.LRN Luis de la Fuente Valentín lfuente@it.uc3m.es The Gradient Lab http://gradient.it.uc3m.es Carlos III University of Madrid

2. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 2 The.LRN LMS OpenSource LMS Highly modular system, based on OpenACS Multiple tools: forums, news, faqs, blogger, wiki, file storage, etc.

3. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 3 The.LRN LMS Each box is a portlet, and provides an isolated interface for each tool in.LRN I am the GRAIL portlet!!

4. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 4 Educational Standards support in.LRN Assessment IMS QTI LORS SCORM GRAIL IMS LD contains

5. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 5 The GRAIL tool Gradient RTE for IMS-LD at.LRN Designed from scratch –Understanding of the specification –Full integration with the LMS –Extra fuctionalities not in the spec

6. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 6 IMS-LD functionality Level C Level B Level A Base Camp We are here!

7. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 7 Experiences of use (I) Experience in collaborative pedagogical models Three Spanish universities involved –UVA, Carlos III and UOC Synchronous experience High use of external tools Properties for grouping purposes

8. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 8 Experiences of use (II) Regular course part of a degree Synchronism difficulties –Theory and practice run in parallel, but not synchronized. –The theater metaphor does not apply Properties to finish activities –Harder to use, but allow to manage all from a monitor Conditional contents with CSS –The key feature to conditionally deliver contents Deep understanding of IMS-LD required!

9. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 9 Next steps Chat integration Live notifications Service information exchange Social networking Authoring environments

10. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 10 Wanna play? Install.LRN with the IMS-LD module –http://openacs.org/xowiki/openacs-system-install Try our test server: –http://strauss.gast.it.uc3m.es Download and use a pre-configured virtual machine: –https://gradient.it.uc3m.es/xowiki/dotlrn_vm

11. TENCompetence Open WorkshopLuis de la Fuente Valentín 11 UoLs wanted!