| Reviewed: |
Jun 30, 2009 by Teacher Education |
| Overview: |
Mahara is an open source Web 2.0 application built as a personal learning system or electronic portfolio tool. It can be used as a stand-alone application or can be integrated with the Moodle learning management system. |
| Learning Goals: |
The learning goals for Mahara will be established by the instructor or institution using it. |
| Target Student Population: |
Mahara is being used successfully by primary students, secondary students, as well as university students. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Students should have a basic understanding of how to use Web 2.0 tools to create personal content. Mahara is easy to use so students can pick up the necessary skills with minimal training. |
| Type of Material: |
Mahara is a personal learning system or electronic portfolio system that includes social networking features. |
| Recommended Uses: |
Mahara works well for both portfolio assessment, and showcase portfolio development. It can be used to create online communities. The system is modular in design to maximize flexibility. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Users need basic web 2.0 authoring and navigation skills. Mahara, the server application can be downloaded and installed by educational institutions without cost. |
