What is EducationPub?

EducationPub is a free, open-source learning network built on the idea that education should be open, collaborative, and tailored to you. It empowers educators and learners to create, share, and discover educational materials in a vibrant, interconnected community.
Imagine a world where a high school German teacher can easily share her custom vocabulary flashcards with her students, a self-studier can find interactive quizzes that adapt to his learning style, and a learner with dyslexia can access materials with built-in audio and visual aids. This is the world EducationPub is building.

Who Is It For?

EducationPub is designed for anyone with a passion for learning or teaching.

• For Learners: It's a personalized journey. Whether you're a student looking for extra practice, a professional learning a new skill, or a lifelong learner pursuing a passion, the platform adapts to you. You can learn at your own pace—in short, 5-minute bursts on your phone or in deep-dive study sessions. Set your own goals, track your progress, and find content that makes learning engaging and effective.
• For Educators: It’s a space to create, collaborate, and connect. Build and share your own high-quality teaching materials, from flashcard decks to complete video lessons. Discover resources from other teachers and adapt them for your own classroom. You can connect with a global network of peers to exchange ideas and best practices, all without being locked into a single, expensive proprietary platform.

What Makes EducationPub Different?

EducationPub is not just another learning app; it's a new approach to digital education.

• A Network of Communities: Unlike a single, massive website, EducationPub is part of the "Fediverse"—a universe of many independent, interconnected platforms. Think of it like email: you can have an account with one provider (like Gmail) and still communicate seamlessly with someone on another (like Outlook). You can join one EducationPub instance and connect with users on thousands of others, creating one big conversation where you choose your home base.
• You're in Control: On EducationPub, you own your space. You follow the people and topics that inspire you, creating a personalized feed of educational content. You build your own library of resources. And because the platform is open and decentralized, you're free to move your account to a different server at any time, taking your connections with you.
• A Rich Toolkit for Learning: EducationPub supports a wide range of learning styles and activities, allowing you to:
  • Create & Use Flashcards: Master vocabulary, formulas, and key concepts with a smart, personalized review system. Its state-of-the-art scheduling engine learns your unique memory patterns and schedules reviews at the perfect moment, helping you achieve better retention with significantly less study time.
  • Engage with Stories: Practice reading and listening comprehension with narrative texts.
  • Watch Video Lessons: Learn from engaging video content that can include transcripts and interactive questions.
  • Take Self-Assessments: Test your knowledge with quizzes and get immediate feedback.
  • Practice with Writing Prompts: Sharpen your writing skills with creative and analytical prompts.
  • Set Learning Objectives: Define clear goals and track your progress over time.

EducationPub is more than just software; it's a movement to build a more open, equitable, and effective ecosystem for education. Join us and help create a world where everyone can learn and teach without barriers.