Language Learning Communities

General Overview of Company:

We are an Arlington, Virginia-based start-up company that provides online language learning. Among other things, our service will include (1) self-paced online courseware (2) live virtual 1-on-1 and group tutoring sessions with a live instructor who students can see on his or her webcam, (3) the ability for students to chat with each other by text, audio, and possibly video, and (4) social networking features.

I just submitted a session/BoF/panel proposal for DrupalCon in Szeged suggesting ways of helping Drupal make greater inroads in the education sector (including research): http://szeged2008.drupalcon.org/sessions/what-does-education-sector-need.... Any feedback is appreciated.

I thought I'd start a thread where we could discuss what else the Drupal in Education/Drupal in Academia and Research crowd can do in Szeged. Please post comments with suggestions/ideas for other sessions, BoFs, or just let each other know who's coming.

Drupal Developer

Ad agency looking for a detail-oriented person interested in joining our online team to work on a wide variety of projects. The opportunity emphasizes hands-on development along with strategic and tactical interaction with senior management. The Drupal Developer will participate in all web-related projects, including site architecture, maintenance of all web content, forums, newsletters, blogs etc. Develop and build applications in a fast-paced environment.

Experience/Required Skills

Platform is LAMP using a Drupal CMS.

Drupal Developer

Ad agency looking for a detail-oriented person interested in joining our online team to work on a wide variety of projects. The opportunity emphasizes hands-on development along with strategic and tactical interaction with senior management. The Drupal Developer will participate in all web-related projects, including site architecture, maintenance of all web content, forums, newsletters, blogs etc. Develop and build applications in a fast-paced environment.

Experience/Required Skills

Platform is LAMP using a Drupal CMS.

I'm currently developing a language learning system for Japanese on top of Drupal. This is actually the fourth iteration of this same tool for me. (First in Java/SWT, then C#, then C++/QT, and now web based with Drupal.) However, the Drupal version will have many more features than my previous attempts (which were basically flashcard apps specialized to Japanese). The site will include vocabulary, grammar, and kanji (Japanese written characters) flashcards, but it will also do things like adjust the kanji shown on the page to fit how many kanji characters you have learned so far.

I'm currently developing a language learning system for Japanese on top of Drupal. This is actually the fourth iteration of this same tool for me. (First in Java/SWT, then C#, then C++/QT, and now web based with Drupal.) However, the Drupal version will have many more features than my previous attempts (which were basically flashcard apps specialized to Japanese). The site will include vocabulary, grammar, and kanji (Japanese written characters) flashcards, but it will also do things like adjust the kanji shown on the page to fit how many kanji characters you have learned so far.

Finally, almost a year later than I'd hoped, I moved http://bohemica.com, the website for students of Czech language and culture over to Drupal 5.1. It is built primarily using CCK, Views and Panels (but Amazontools, Gallery, Paypal, and others are also an important feature). I did use the quiz module in one place but it's not quite what I need (http://www.bohemica.com/quizes/aboutczechsandczechrepublic/essentialczec...). I was hoping I could convert the old exercise system (see http://tuit.glottalstart.com) into a Drupal module but didn't have the resources. Feedback welcome.

Finally, almost a year later than I'd hoped, I moved http://bohemica.com, the website for students of Czech language and culture over to Drupal 5.1. It is built primarily using CCK, Views and Panels (but Amazontools, Gallery, Paypal, and others are also an important feature). I did use the quiz module in one place but it's not quite what I need (http://www.bohemica.com/quizes/aboutczechsandczechrepublic/essentialczec...). I was hoping I could convert the old exercise system (see http://tuit.glottalstart.com) into a Drupal module but didn't have the resources. Feedback welcome.

You might be interested in an experimental platform based on Drupal 5.1 that we are making for small linguistic entities. Basically it delivers the capability of speaking, along with reading, by introducing an added MP3 vocal file to all nodes and comments.

The english version is at http://eng.i-iter.org a first running example in the piemontese language is at http://pms.i-iter.org

We look for volunteer developers and translators to localize the platform into other languages, so feel free to add requests to join the alpha stage. Bear in mind that alpha really means alpha...

You might be interested in an experimental platform based on Drupal 5.1 that we are making for small linguistic entities. Basically it delivers the capability of speaking, along with reading, by introducing an added MP3 vocal file to all nodes and comments.

The english version is at http://eng.i-iter.org a first running example in the piemontese language is at http://pms.i-iter.org

We look for volunteer developers and translators to localize the platform into other languages, so feel free to add requests to join the alpha stage. Bear in mind that alpha really means alpha...

I released the TuiT system that powers Bohemica.com as an open source app. But mostly I'm hoping that others will join in the effort to port it to Drupal. To find out if it's worth the effort you can see a screencast on http://tuit.glottalstart.com where you can also download TuiT's sourcecode. Any comments and assistance are greatly appreciated.

I released the TuiT system that powers Bohemica.com as an open source app. But mostly I'm hoping that others will join in the effort to port it to Drupal. To find out if it's worth the effort you can see a screencast on http://tuit.glottalstart.com where you can also download TuiT's sourcecode. Any comments and assistance are greatly appreciated.

I finally got around to uploading my presentation at BarCamp Brussels. You can find it on http://www.dominiklukes.net/drupalcon06.

I finally got around to uploading my presentation at BarCamp Brussels. You can find it on http://www.dominiklukes.net/drupalcon06.