Sakai LMS – the open source Learning Management, Communications & Collaborations Platform has released the 22.1 version. The new version of Sakai LMS brought a brand new communication tool – Conversations. In addition the new version also includes enhancements to Assignments, Basic LTI, Forums/Discussions, Gradebook, Lessons, Rubrics, Tests & Quizzes, and more.
Sakai LMS is a Java-based, service-oriented web application which allows you to create teaching and learning, portfolios, research, and ad-hoc projects. It is a part of the Apereo Foundation which also supports other projects like OpenCast, OpenEQUELLA & ELMS Learning Network.
Here are the other main improvements in Sakai 22 version:
- Calendar Design Upgrade
- Conversations – New tool!
- Lessons improvements
- LTI Advantage Improvements
You can download the latest version of Sakai LMS from the official website through this link. Complete list of fixes, features and contributions can be checked here.
It produces the best learning outcomes and has led the LMS field in faculty and student satisfaction for several years running. It was developed as open source software as a community effort since its first release in 2005. Sakai includes LMS features like document distribution, a gradebook, discussion, live chat, assignment uploads, and online testing. It also offers collaborative tools for research and group projects.
For more information please visit the official website here – https://www.sakailms.org
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