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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: "LiaEx: Funding for the LiaScript-Exporter" |
| 3 | +date: 2025-10-15 |
| 4 | +draft: false |
| 5 | +image: "https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMTJrdW4wbDN0Z2YwcDR6bThsbXM1c2JxMDFjNG11dWpzc2oyeG44dSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/EdBq6OQN7JUly/giphy.gif" |
| 6 | +tags: ["OER", "Funding", "BMBFSFJ", "LMS", "H5P", "Exporter", "SCORM", "Accessibility"] |
| 7 | +categories: ["News", "Feature"] |
| 8 | +author: "André Dietrich" |
| 9 | +description: "The LiaScript-Exporter receives funding through the BMBFSFJ's OE_Sprints program. Learn more about the planned extensions and improvements." |
| 10 | +--- |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +We are thrilled to announce that our **LiaScript-Exporter**, now developed under the name **LiaEx**, has received funding through the [OE_Sprints](https://www.oer-strategie.de/foerdern/foerderrichtlinien/oe_sprints/) program of the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ)! 🎉 |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +### The Project: LiaEx – OER Exporter for LiaScript |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +**Project Period:** October 15, 2025 – April 14, 2026 |
| 17 | +**Funding Code:** 01PZ25002 |
| 18 | +**Funding Amount:** €50,000 |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +LiaEx was selected during a national OER pitch event and contributes to the German Federal OER Strategy. The project focuses on improving access, interoperability, and openness in digital education through exportable, reusable, and standards-based learning content. |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +**Project Website:** [https://www.oer-strategie.de/projects/liaex-oer-exporter-fuer-liascript/](https://www.oer-strategie.de/projects/liaex-oer-exporter-fuer-liascript/) |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +### About OE_Sprints |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +**OE_Sprints** is a short-term funding program supporting innovative, needs-based developments in the OER ecosystem. Projects are implemented in an agile and collaborative manner to quickly close infrastructural gaps and strengthen open educational practices. |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +Its main goals include: |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +* Supporting open and interoperable infrastructures |
| 31 | +* Promoting inclusive and accessible learning solutions |
| 32 | +* Encouraging collaboration and community-driven innovation |
| 33 | +* Reducing technical and organizational barriers |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +### What LiaEx Will Deliver |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +LiaEx will enhance the existing LiaScript-Exporter into a versatile tool that allows educational content created with LiaScript to be used across different **Learning Management Systems (LMS)** and **open educational formats**. |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +A key goal is to enable seamless export and integration of LiaScript courses into systems such as **Moodle**, **ILIAS**, and **OpenOLAT**, as well as conversion into **H5P** packages. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +#### Project Focus Areas |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +* **Interoperability** – Connecting LiaScript with major LMS platforms |
| 44 | +* **Learning Infrastructure** – Expanding OER-friendly ecosystems |
| 45 | +* **Open Standards** – Supporting SCORM, xAPI, H5P, and IMS |
| 46 | +* **Accessibility** – Lowering technical barriers for educators and learners |
| 47 | +* **Open Source Development** – Transparent and collaborative improvement |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +#### Planned Improvements |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +1. **Extended Export Options** |
| 52 | + Expansion of the export functionalities to support multiple e-learning standards and output formats. |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +2. **User-Friendly Applications** |
| 55 | + Development of both a **desktop** and a **web-based** version of the exporter for easy use without technical setup. |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +3. **Open & Sustainable Development** |
| 58 | + Continued open-source development with community input, documentation, and integration of open standards to ensure long-term usability and adaptability. |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +### Why It Matters |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +#### Reducing Barriers |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +Many educators already rely on existing learning management systems. LiaEx enables them to integrate LiaScript-based materials directly into these systems, preserving the interactive benefits of LiaScript while increasing reach and flexibility. |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +#### Supporting All Sectors |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +By supporting open standards, LiaEx enables the use of interactive courses across educational levels — from schools and universities to vocational training and lifelong learning. |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +#### Community Collaboration |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +LiaEx is developed **for and with** the community. Educators, developers, and OER advocates are invited to contribute ideas, code, and feedback. This collaborative approach ensures transparency, adaptability, and long-term sustainability. |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +### Outlook |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +Over the course of the project, the LiaEx team will: |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +1. Design the **H5P conversion bridge** |
| 79 | +2. Develop **desktop and web interfaces** for broader accessibility |
| 80 | +3. Conduct **testing and community feedback rounds** |
| 81 | +4. Release the final version as an **open-source tool AGAIN** |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +### Get Involved |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +The success of LiaEx depends on community participation! |
| 86 | +Educators, developers, and OER enthusiasts are invited to test, contribute, and help shape the future of the project. |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +Visit us on GitHub: |
| 89 | +[https://github.com/liaScript/LiaScript-Exporter](https://github.com/liaScript/LiaScript-Exporter) |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +### Acknowledgments |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +We gratefully acknowledge the support of: |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +* **BMBFSFJ** – Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth |
| 96 | +* **DLR Project Management Agency** – for project coordination |
| 97 | +* **OER and LiaScript communities** – for feedback, inspiration, and contributions |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +**Further Information:** |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +* [OE_Sprints Program](https://www.oer-strategie.de/foerdern/foerderrichtlinien/oe_sprints/) |
| 102 | +* [Project Page](https://www.oer-strategie.de/projects/liaex-oer-exporter-fuer-liascript/) |
| 103 | +* [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/liaScript/LiaScript-Exporter) |
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