Why Chamilo?

Chamilo is an e-learning and collaboration platform which comes bundled as open-source software (or as puristswill note, ratherFree Software) which can be adapted to educational or professional projects. It is distributed under the GNU/GPLv3+ license, which you are bound to accept when using it.

A teacher using Chamilo can access a series of useful tools allowing them to easily and efficiently create an effective learning environment. On creating/editing a course he (or she) can:

• import or create documents (audio, video, images) and publish them,

• build tests and exams with automated scores and feedback as required,

• build or import (SCORM and AICC) compliant courses,

• set and receive virtual assignments,

• describe the components of the course through description sections,

• communicate through forums or chat,

• publish announcements,

• add links,

• create work groups or laboratory groups,

• set up a virtual classroom (through the videoconference extension),

• manage scores through the assessments tool,

• create surveys,

• add a wiki to create documents collaboratively,

• use a glossary,

• use an agenda,

• manage a project (through the blog tool),

• enable tracking of learners in your courses,

• register attendances,

• elaborate a class diary (course progress).

The Chamilo platform is extremely flexible. All its tools can be customized according to the needs of each course. It provides a friendly and intuitive user interface which requires no special prior technical knowledge or skills.