Open source Learning Management System (LMS) by CourseBit.

Development is in early prototyping phases. Installation can be done for evaluation purposes, but keep in mind that many features have not been implemented yet.

Release Date

Inkstand is developed in my free time, so the release date is TBD. If this project gains traction and receives more help, versions will be more robust and frequent.

I have pushed back my timeline due to my research of the Tin Can API (xAPI).

Goals

Inkstand aims to be the modern solution for online learning.

• Enhanced user learning experience on any device.
• Full library of learning activities (discussion forums, quizzes, SCORM, etc.)
• Easy application flow that does not require many "click-throughs" to get to content.
• Robust features that do not clutter the learning experience.
• Flexible system that can be extended modularly.
• Utilize Composer for plugin and dependency management.
• Solid performance and quick page load times.
• Include a built-in Learning Record Store (LRS) and support the Tin Can API (xAPI).

Inkstand's goals have slightly changed since the decision to incorporate the Tin Can API.

Contributing

If you would like to help out with Inkstand (please do!), there are a few areas you can contribute in.

Coding:

• Have a strong understanding of Symfony2, Doctrine ORM, and Bootstrap.
• Contact me (Joe) via my website for what areas you can help code.
• Submit pull requests with quality work (Don't be discouraged if your pull request is not merged right away. In the early stages I have a vision for Inkstand's structure and functionality.)

Feature requests:

To request a new Inkstand feature or enhancement, create a new issue and detail what should be added or changed.

Bug reporting:

If you run into a bug while evaluating/QA testing Inkstand, please create a new issue. Detail the problem, how to reproduce, and any other useful info.

Translating:

I only speak English and code, so Inkstand will need translators. As long as you are proficient in another language you can help. Please contact me via my website if you are interested.

Why Contribute?

Inkstand is open source, thus it is free for anyone to download and install. By providing a quality learning system that is accessible, we are enhancing the experience of learners everywhere.