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What is ATutor?

ATutor is an open-source LMS designed to create learning opportunities for people with and without disabilities. It offers an inbuilt HTML editor, a Javascript-based WYSIWYG visual editor, assessment, social collaboration tools, and standard-based content integration to make learning flexible, smooth, and inclusive.

What is ATutor Best For?

ATutor is best for it’s built-in accessibility and the test and assessment manager feature. This platform ensures that learning is accessible for people with disabilities as well. The Test and Assessment Manager feature makes it easy for instructors to create, organize, and manage a variety of quizzes and tests hassle-free.

ATutor Pricing

There is no ATutor pricing plan because it’s open-source. You can signup and start using it without even submitting your credit card details.

ATutor Integrations

ATutor supports

  • WordPress
  • Mahara
  • LDAP
  • Google Talk
  • Web Calendar

How Does ATutor Work?

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use ATutor to create an inclusive learning environment for all users.

  • Log In and Set Up Your Profile - Go to the ATutor official website, open the login page, enter your username, password, and login. Now, set up your personal profile by adding all the required details including name, bio, and interests.
  • Create and Assign Courses - Once logged in, get familiar with the interface, go to the admin panel, and select create a new course. Write down the course title, description, and other relevant details to help learners know what it is about.
  • Organize Course Content - Next, use the built-in HTML editor or WYSIWYG visual editor to create lessons. Format text, add images, embed videos, insert math symbols (LaTeX) to make the course more interactive. Remember! You can also upload or import SCORM or IMS content packages anytime to be able to reuse or integrate external content easily.
  • Personalizing the Learning Experience - Allow learners to adjust settings using IMS/ISO AccessForAll to customize fonts, colors, layout, and content display according to the needs.
  • Create and Managing Tests and Assessments - Go to the Test/Survey Manager to create assessments. Choose the question types: multiple choice, matching, open-ended, etc. Set test rules and link assessments to the lessons or specific course sections.
  • Enable Collaboration Through Work Groups - Create work groups for projects or assignments to promote collaboration and ensure effective learning.
  • Set deadlines and review Assignments - Set clear deadlines for assignments and enforce students to submit their work in Assignment Drop Box. Review all submissions, leave feedback, and download files in bulk.
  • Share and Manage Files - Set up shared folders for the whole class or specific groups to share resources.
  • Encourage Learners to Use Communication Tools - Introduce learners to private messaging, discussion forums, and chat rooms to stay in touch.
  • Back Up and Reuse Course Content - Use the Backup Manager to export the entire course structure. Save backups for future use or move them to another compatible platform.
Contact us for a free ATutor demo to understand how the platform will best serve your business.

Who is ATutor For?

ATutor is for

  • Educators
  • Trainers
  • Schools
  • Universities
  • Non-profits

Is ATutor Right for Me?

ATutor is right for you if you want to make learning accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. This open-source Learning Management System follows international accessibility standards and supports the IMS/ISO AccessForAll framework to allow learners to ensure compatibility, reusability, and seamless content integration. ATutor is open source but fully secure. It includes lots of security features and the source code is regularly reviewed to prevent the security issues.

Contact us to discuss your requirements and know if it is compatible and secure for your needs.

ATutor Features

ATutor is designed to be easy to use by everyone including people with disabilities. This open source Learning Management System follows international accessibility standards and supports IMS/ISO AccessForAll to allow learners to change the way the platform and content look. Easy access and deep personalization helps make learning easier and more comfortable for everyone.

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This Learning Management System comes with built-in HTML editor and javascript based WYSIWYG visual editor to allow instructors to create and manage content. These editors make course creation easier for everyone. They allow instructors to format content, add pictures, math symbols, and even paste content directly from MS word without losing the formatting.

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ATutor’s robust Test Manager is the most valuable and worth praising feature. The Assessment Manager helps instructors create different types of tests, such as multiple choice, matching, and open-ended questions. It also allows the instructors to randomize questions, set test schedules, link tests to specific course content, and make tests prerequisites for other activities. Thr same test and assessment management tool allow learners to view their results and rejoin the test they have not finished.

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ATutor open source Learning Management System offers some powerful built-in social networking features to enhance interaction and collaboration. These features allow learners to create personal profiles, join interest-based groups, and connect with peers across different courses. Shared blogs, discussion forums, and file storage spaces encourage teamwork in the learning environment.

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The work groups feature allows learners to create groups with private spaces to allow collaboration on assignments, share files, and co-write documents. Instructors have all the freedom to set up these groups manually or automatically for projects, test preparation, or peer-based activities.

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This Learning Management System allows each user to have a personal file storage space. The instructors can also create shared folders for groups or the entire class to access, upload, and manage files in one common location if required. This Learning Management System also has an assignment drop box feature that makes it easy for students to submit their work online. The instructors can go to the assignment dropbox folder to review submissions, leave comments, and download all files at once for efficient grading.

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ATutor offers a wide range of communication tools to support the learners in the learning process. It includes private messaging, discussion forums, chat rooms, and course announcements with RSS feed support. These robust communication tools maintain clear, timely interaction among learners and instructors.

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ATutor supports SCORM 1.2 and IMS content packaging standards to ensure compatibility, reusability, and easy integration of learning material. It allows instructors to import and export content that works for all learning platforms hassle-free. Moreover, it also makes it easier to integrate external learning materials and reuse course content in other compatible systems hassle-free.

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ATutor features the backup manager to allow instructors to save complete course structures and content for reuse or any other purpose.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, ATutor includes a web-service API via its AContent tool, allowing content to be imported/exported or linked into other systems via LTI or API calls.