LEARN offers a centrally hosted, Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) cloud platform as a value-added service at no additional cost to its connected member institutions (excluding private institutions). This platform provides a suite of tools to support academic content creation, delivery, and collaboration. The available services include:
01. eduID for authentication and authorization via the LEARN Identity Access Federation (LIAF).
02. Webinar Platform – LEARN vCR (powered by BigBlueButton)
03. Learning Management System – Moodle
04. Content Management System – WordPress
05. On-demand video content creation/editing
06. Research Publication Repository – DSpace CRIS with ORCID integration
07. Conference and Meeting Management – Indico
08. LibreOffice desktop suite
About the Workshop ¶
The initial series of workshops will be held at the LEARN premises, University of Peradeniya. These sessions are tailored for faculty-level coordinators preferably academics who will collaborate with the LEARN FOSS Cloud team to roll out follow-up workshops within their institutions.
The primary goal is to support faculties and educators who have not yet begun digitalizing their academic content or are facing challenges in developing or hosting their own digital platforms. The workshops will cover both strategic planning and hands-on guidance to ensure institutions can confidently adopt and leverage the LEARN FOSS Free Cloud platform.
