PSA is exploring social network plugins to integrate on the PSA WordPress site. Is it possible to add plugins such as webinars and wikis to the PSA site?
In researching social network plugin for WordPress, Buddypress is called a powerful plugin that transforms into a fully functional social network platform.
Will plugins to WordPress such as WordPress webinar work with Buddypress and give PSA the collaborative tools we need all on the PSA site? From what I can tell, the WordPress webinar plug in is not “live” so maybe just a step in the right direction.
Other options for a “live webinar” for free include: Wiziq, Google Hangout. An LMS such as Blackboard will extend learning with video conferencing for a huge price.
Perhaps PSA needs an LMS “expert” able to assess how best PSA can come up with all the cool collaborative tools integrated on the PSA WordPress site?
Here are some links I found to get started researching social networking plugins:
WordPress Webinar http://wpwebinar.com/
WizIQ free webinar http://www.wiziq.com/premium/?signuptype=3&pageid=32
Google Hangout Plug in http://runclick.com/
WordPress over Moodle blog http://blog.calendarscripts.info/forget-moodle-wordpress-can-power-your-educational-portal/
Buddypress http://premium.wpmudev.org/manuals/the-buddypress-manual-2/what-is-buddypress/
Blackboard Learns http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Learn/Products/Extending-Learn/Instant-Collaboration.aspx