Educational Technology (EdTech) Tools Complete Guide 2026

Popular Open Source LMS:
├── Moodle - Most widely used
│   └── moodle.org
├── Canvas - Feature-rich
│   └── canvaslms.com
├── Open edX - Stanford platform
│   └── openedx.org
├── ILIAS - Enterprise grade
│   └── ilias.de
└── Chamilo - User-friendly
    └── chamilo.org

# Docker installation
docker run -d \
  --name moodle \
  -p 8080:80 \
  -p 443:443 \
  --volume moodledata:/data \
  --volume moodlehtml:/var/www/html \
  -e MOODLE_DBHOST=db \
  -e MOODLE_DBNAME=moodle \
  -e MOODLE_DBUSER=user \
  -e MOODLE_DBPASS=password \
  moodle:latest

Course Creation Platforms:

1. Teachable
   - All-in-one
   - Good for beginners
   - Transaction fees

2. Kajabi
   - Full marketing suite
   - Higher price point
   - All-in-one

3. Thinkific
   - Free tier available
   - No transaction fees
   - Great support

4. Custom (Moodle)
   - Full control
   - Requires tech skills
   - No fees

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Assessment Tools:
├── Quizizz - Gamified quizzes
├── Kahoot - Live quiz games
├── Google Forms - Simple quizzes
├── Canvas Quizzes - LMS integrated
├── Proctorio - Online proctoring
└── Respondus - Exam security

// Google Forms API - Create quiz
function createQuiz() {
  const form = FormApp.create('Math Quiz');
  form.addTextItem()
    .setTitle('What is 2 + 2?')
    .setRequired(true);
    
  form.addMultipleChoiceItem()
    .setTitle('What is the capital of France?')
    .setChoiceValues(['London', 'Paris', 'Berlin', 'Madrid'])
    .showOtherOption(false);
    
  form.addGridItem()
    .setTitle('Rate these subjects')
    .setRows(['Math', 'Science', 'History'])
    .setColumns(['1 Star', '2 Stars', '3 Stars', '4 Stars', '5 Stars']);
}

# Simple AI tutoring system
class AITutor:
    def __init__(self, subject):
        self.subject = subject
        self.student_progress = {}
    
    def assess_knowledge(self, student_id):
        """Assess what student knows"""
        return self.student_progress.get(student_id, {})
    
    def recommend_content(self, student_id):
        """Recommend next learning content"""
        progress = self.assess_knowledge(student_id)
        gaps = self.identify_gaps(progress)
        return self.get_content_for_gaps(gaps)
    
    def generate_explanation(self, topic):
        """Generate personalized explanation"""
        # Use LLM to explain topic
        # Tailor to student's level
        pass

Adaptive Learning Systems:
├── DreamBox - Math K-8
├── Khan Academy - Self-paced
├── Duolingo - Language learning
├── Smart Sparrow - Course authoring
└── Knewton - Personalized content

// Gamification system
class GamificationEngine {
  awardPoints(userId, action, points) {
    this.users[userId].points += points;
    this.checkBadges(userId);
    this.checkLevels(userId);
  }
  
  checkBadges(userId) {
    const badges = [
      { name: 'First Lesson', condition: u => u.lessonsCompleted >= 1 },
      { name: 'Perfect Score', condition: u => u.perfectScores >= 1 },
      { name: 'Week Streak', condition: u => u.streak >= 7 }
    ];
    
    for (const badge of badges) {
      if (badge.condition(this.users[userId]) && !user.hasBadge(badge.name)) {
        this.awardBadge(userId, badge);
      }
    }
  }
}