Scott Leslie has started a useful wiki, recognising that many are tied to a CMS (i.e. VLE), but may, in the future want to get the stuff out … We’ve now got WebCT Vista (locally known as Victory), and it seems that it’s not the easiest to get material out of. Maybe it will get easier in the future.
Hi, I came across your blog from Zephoria’s! I have to say, I never would have thought of an inherent weakness concerning CMS. Forgive me if I’m wrong, but why hasn’t anybody implemented cross-platforming data feeds like the use of XML in RSS to extract data for different uses? My school system uses blackboard and I could definitely see this being used somehow—a massive overhaul with the interface and system would be needed but if we’re all for efficiency and standardization for a richer educational experience, why not go for it?
Cheers,
Jamie