Kolibri is an offline-first learning platform designed to make digital education accessible in environments with limited or unreliable internet connectivity. It provides an integrated environment for students, teachers and administrators to work with educational materials.
The platform is particularly suitable for schools, community learning centres and other settings where continuous internet access cannot be assumed. Educational resources can be obtained in advance and then accessed through a local network without requiring an external connection.
Kolibri supports self-directed learning alongside teacher-led instruction. Learners can explore educational content at their own pace, while teachers organise lessons, administer quizzes and monitor individual progress.
The software is developed by Learning Equality, an organisation focused on improving access to quality educational opportunities through technology.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Offline-first operation, allowing educational content to be accessed without a continuous internet connection.
- Local network access enables multiple learner devices to connect to a classroom server.
- Supports educational resources including videos, documents, exercises and interactive learning materials.
- Import content channels from the Kolibri Library and use resources prepared with Kolibri Studio.
- Create lessons using resources from multiple channels and assign them to individuals, groups or entire classes.
- Create quizzes with multiple sections, configurable question ordering and assignment controls.
- Coach dashboard provides progress information for lessons, quizzes and individual learners.
- Detailed reports show quiz scores, difficult questions, exercise attempts and time spent on learning activities.
- Print reports or export learning progress data in CSV format.
- Facility management provides user accounts, classes, groups and distinct learner, coach and administrator permissions.
- Synchronise learning progress and facility data between devices, including environments that normally operate offline.
- Bookmark learning materials and resume previously started activities.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/learningequality/kolibri
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Developer: Learning Equality
License: MIT License
Kolibri is written in Python and JavaScript. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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