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THIS PLUGIN IS STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND HAS NO WORKING FUNCTIONALITY. CHECK BACK JANUARY 2012.
UMatter2Us turns WordPress into a web-based <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_management_system" rel="nofollow ugc">learning management system</a> (LMS). 
The primary motivation behind this effort is the perceived deficiency of existing tools, e.g. Blackboard, for the effective 
creation of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student-centred_learning" rel="nofollow ugc">learner-centered classroom</a> environment.
The name of the system is a double entendre:
<ul>
<li>You Matter to Us This interpretation acknowledges the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_constructivism" rel="nofollow ugc">social constructivist pedagogy</a> that underlies the system. The system is designed to foster a learning community in which all members work to help others have rich, meaningful learning experiences. In such an environment, every member of the community is important–you matter to us–we wouldn’t have as deep an experience without you.</li>
<li>University Matter, To Us Members of a learner-centered classroom see a college education not as a means to an end, but as an end in and of itself. The system is designed to foster an intrinsic love of learning that will carry on throughout life. It is designed to produce “enlightened citizens who live meaningful and productive lives” through self-aware, reflective study. It’s how we see university matter, the stuff you study in college.</li>
</ul>
The basic principles upon with the system is built:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_constructivism" rel="nofollow ugc">Social Constructivist Pedagogy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastery_learning" rel="nofollow ugc">Mastery learning approach</a></li>
<li>Self-directed, flexible learning</li>
<li>All members of the learning community are learners, including the “professor”; all are equals</li>
<li>Mutual trust, respect and support</li>
</ul>
Key features of the system include:
<ul>
<li>Robust peer and self-evaluation tools designed to make all community members competent to recognize quality as a precursor to producing quality work</li>
<li>Multiple paths for achieving all learning goals allowing community members to select or create paths most appropriate to their own learning styles</li>
<li>“Community health indicators” that allow community members to monitor their own and each other’s learning trajectories. These indicators will alert community members when a peer is in need of attention or assistance.</li>
<li>Flexible messaging which takes advantage of multiple modes of communication, e.g. email, text messaging, chat, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, phone; allows members to send and receive messages in the manner that suits them best.</li>
</ul>

UMatter2Us

UMatter2Us turns WordPress into a web-based learning management system (LMS).

ThimPress

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Ken Nguyen

LearnPress is a <a href="http://thimpress.com/learnpress" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress LMS Plugin</a> by ThimPress.
The LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool is a crucial add-on (or extension) for users of the LearnPress WordPress LMS plugin, designed to streamline the management of course content and data.
It addresses the common need to back up, migrate, or duplicate LearnPress courses, as well as providing a seamless one-click migration from other popular LMS platforms like TutorLMS and LearnDash into LearnPress.
<h3>LearnPress Backup & Import/Export Functionality</h3>
<ul>
<li>Selective Export/Import: Depending on the specific add-on version, there might be options to selectively export or import certain aspects of a course, rather than the entire course. This could mean exporting only quizzes, or lessons, for example.</li>
</ul>
<h3>LearnPress Migration Functionality – Effortless LMS Migration Tool</h3>
The most powerful feature addition to this add-on is a streamlined, one-click migration tool for facilitating seamless transitions from other LMS systems to LearnPress. This feature helps users looking to switch LMS platforms while preserving their valuable course content, student data, and instructor information.
<h3>Currently, our migration tool supports converting data from the following platforms to LearnPress:</h3>
<ul>
<li>TutorLMS</li>
<li>LearnDash</li>
<li>MasterStudy (Developing – Coming soon!)</li>
</ul>
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the migration tool’s functions and benefits:
<h3>Main Functionality:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Automated Data Transfer: The tool automates the complex process of transferring data from supported LMS platforms (like TutorLMS or LearnDash) to LearnPress. This eliminates the need for manual data entry or complex database manipulation, saving time and effort.
</li>
<li>
Data Mapping: In cases where data structures are different between other LMSs and LearnPress, the tool intelligently maps data fields to ensure accurate transfer.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits for Users:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Cost Effective: By automating a complex process, this add-on saves the user from paying developers for the migration process. Moreover, this plugin is free to download as well!</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical considerations</h3>
<ul>
<li>The add-on requires both LearnPress and the other LMS system you are migrating from to be installed and activated on your WordPress site. 
It is highly recommended to back up the website before starting the migration process.</li>
</ul>
Other free add-ons for LearnPress are available in WordPress:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-wishlist/" rel="ugc">LearnPress Wishlist</a> – add courses to a wishlist for students.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-course-review/" rel="ugc">LearnPress Course Review</a> – review course for enrolled students.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-prerequisites-courses/" rel="ugc">LearnPress Prerequisites Courses</a> – require student to pass some courses in order to enroll other course.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-bbpress" rel="ugc">LearnPress bbPress</a> – add bbPress Forum support for LearnPress.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-buddypress" rel="ugc">LearnPress BuddyPress</a> – add BuddyPress support for LearnPress.</li>
</ul>
Premium Plugins (add-ons) for LearnPress WordPress LMS Plugin
<ul>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/certificates-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Certificates add-on for LearnPress</a> – adding drag & drop certificates builder as well as selecting designed certificate for each LMS course, your student will get particular certificate when they finished a course.</li>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/co-instructors-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Co-instructors add-on for LearnPress</a> – multiple instructors support for each LMS course.</li>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/collections-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Collections add-on for LearnPress</a> – making LMS courses collection by selecting number of courses, this is helpful if you want to combine multiple LMS courses into a collection for a group of skills.</li>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/stripe-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Stripe Payment method for LearnPress</a> – Stripe payment method for LearnPress WordPress LMS Plugin.</li>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/woocommerce-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">WooCommerce add-on for LearnPress</a> – using WooCommerce as payment gateway for LearnPress WordPress LMS Plugin.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other note</h3>
<a href="http://docs.thimpress.com/learnpress" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> is available in ThimPress site. 
<a href="https://github.com/LearnPress/LearnPress/" rel="nofollow ugc">LearnPress github repo.</a>

LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool

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