AContent 1.0 Released

August 26, 2010
AContent 1.0 was released today. This is the initial public release.

AContent is an Open Source content authoring tool and repository used to create standardized, accessible, adaptable learning materials. It can be integrated with many Web-based learning environments as a tool to author, share, and store reusable content. To try the demo, or to download a copy, visit the AContent site, and read the SourceForge news release linked below for a list of key features.

AContent Demo

AContent Development Site

See Sourceforge for the official news release.

Introducing ATutor 2.0

We are excited to announce the arrival of ATutor 2.0. This release is the first in the 2.0 series, which represents a new direction for ATutor, building on its LMS and LCMS roots to become a collection of tools for creating online classrooms. Try the ATutor Demo, or Download ATutor to install your own copy.

Key New Features in this Release

• A Fresh Look & Feel: The focus on classrooms. (Show Us Your Classroom)
• AContent: AContent is a standards conformant repository and authoring tool that integrates with many elearning systems.
• Added Standards Integration: IMS AccessForAll is now fully integrated with the IMS Content Packaging and Common Cartridge import/export tools, producing interoperable, adaptable, and portable learning content.
• Integrated Photo Gallery: Users can create private albums, share photos across courses, or share photos though their ATutor social network.
• For Learners: The Preference wizard lets learners quickly configure ATutor to their particular needs.
• For Instructors: A greatly simplified Content editor to help novice content authors get started quickly, but without loosing any of the advanced authoring capabilities.
• For Developers: Restructured source code, an OAuth API for creating single signons when integrating ATutor with other systems, and a new API for ATutor Social, making it possible to link ATutor networks into other social networks and develop other mobile, desktop, or Web-based applications.

(See the Changelog for more details)