This webinar will discuss how the philosophy of free software has driven the development of Chamilo LMS, an eLearning platform from Belgium that has transformed digital education for over 15 years. It will explore how collaboration, technological freedom, and a global community have influenced its growth, making it an accessible and powerful tool for universities, companies, and educational organizations worldwide.
Speaker: Yannick Warnier
Creator and Founder of Chamilo LMS
Agenda:
Introduction (5 minutes)
Welcome and speaker introduction Purpose of the webinar Brief history of Chamilo LMS: a project born in Belgium with a global impact
Free Software Philosophy: Key Principles (10 minutes)
What is free software? Fundamental principles: freedom to use, study, modify, and distribute Inspiring examples in the open-source world
Chamilo LMS: Shaped by the Free Software Philosophy (10 minutes)
How the free software philosophy shaped Chamilo from its inception Key benefits for users and the community Impact on educational accessibility and scalability
Use Cases and Global Community (7 minutes)
Examples of successful adoption of Chamilo LMS The importance of the open-source community in developing new features
Reflection and Future Outlook (5 minutes)
The future of eLearning based on free software Invitation to contribute and join the Chamilo community
Q&A (3 minutes)
Open session for participant questions
The online event has been postponed and will now take place on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CET, Brussels time)