TAO

TAO, short for Testing Assisté par Ordinateur, is shaking things up in the world of education! Even though we have amazing devices like smartphones and tablets all around us, many schools are still stuck using old-fashioned paper tests. But guess what? TAO is here to change that!

What is TAO?

So, what exactly is TAO? It’s a super handy e-learning and e-testing platform that helps teachers save money while giving them tons of options for assessing students. With TAO, you can create tests that meet QTI and LTI standards. You can make these tests available online, so students can access them on their mobile devices.

How Does It Work?

TAO has two main components: the server and the client. To run the server, you’ll need some tech like Apache, PHP, or MySQL. For the client side, just grab any modern web browser that supports JavaScript.

Getting Started with TAO

You might think setting up TAO sounds complicated, but it’s actually pretty straightforward! There’s an easy installer that puts two shortcuts right on your desktop—one to start TAO and another to stop it. You’ll be ready to roll in just a few minutes!

Navigating the Interface

Once you log in with your credentials, you’ll find a clean layout that’s organized but might take a little getting used to if you're a first-timer. The top toolbar is where all the magic happens—it lets you dive into different sections like Items, Tests, Test-Takers, Groups, Deliveries, Results, Settings, and Users.

A Feature-Rich Experience

After playing around with it for a bit, you'll see how well-rounded TAO really is! You can easily edit items and preview them before creating or scheduling tests for online delivery. Plus, generating reports and managing user profiles is a breeze.

The Benefits of Using TAO

This cloud-based e-testing platform isn’t just powerful; it’s also free and open-source! That means you can customize it to fit the needs of both educators and students perfectly—whether it's simple multiple-choice questions or more complex simulations. And if you want even more features? Just add some plug-ins!

Compatibility with Other Systems

The best part? Using TAO doesn’t mean you have to give up other popular learning management systems like Moodle or Sakai. You can easily integrate everything together!

If you're interested in giving TAO a try yourself, click here to download!