Project 252

Chamillo

Contributed by Enda (@donenda)
EdTech Tool Name:Chamillo
Bref Description:Free Learning Management System (LMS)
Type of EdTech Tool:
  • Web (access through web browser)
Website/Weblinks:
EdTech Tool Usage Keywords:LMS, VLE
EdTech Tool Uses:Chamilo is an open-source (distributed under the GNU/GPLv3+ license and its development process is public) Learning Management System (LMS) / Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Features include document and resource distribution and sharing, assessments, attendance monitoring, glossary, blogs, wikis, surveys, synchronous and asynchronous discussion facilities, etc. It can integrate with a number of other free systems, including BigBlueButton and OpenMeetings for video conferencing/synchronous classrooms. Chamilo requires a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) server to run and can integrate with institutional services such as LDAP and Shibboleth for authentication.
Education Level(s):
  • Post-Primary (Senior)
  • Third Level/Higher Education
Academic Subjects:
EdTech Tool Pricing Structure:Completely, 100% free