Open Source, Contributed by Organizations or Campuses, and Interviews/Podcasts/Videos

EduPatents: The Gathering Storm

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Title:EduPatents: The Gathering Storm (ID: CSD4771)
Author(s):Stephen Downes (National Research Council of Canada) and Michael Feldstein (SUNY System Administration)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2006)
Type:Interviews/Podcasts/Videos
Abstract:Stephen Downes (Canada) and Michael Feldstein (U.S.) discuss the current and long-term implications of the growing number of approved and pending patents on educational software, particularly in the context of Blackboard's current infringement lawsuit against Desire2Learn. What are the implications of Blackboard's current patent? How might it affect teachers and students? How are the likely effects different in different countries? And what are the broader implications of an environment of patent litigation for educational software? What is the potential impact of the patent on the e-learning market, and especially Open Source software? What can teachers, administrators, developers, and other stakeholders do?

Note: Once you are in the Elluminate session, fast forward to time index 7:30 to skip the mic checks and orientation slides.

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Open Content vs. Closed Doors (Or Closed Minds?)

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Title:Open Content vs. Closed Doors (Or Closed Minds?) (ID: CSD4537)
Author(s):Andy Carvin
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2006)
Type:Interviews/Podcasts/Videos, Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The author discusses the evolution of the digital divide discourse, recent trends regarding content development, and how tools such as blogs and wikis are changing how content is created for marginalized communities.
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Course Management Systems in Perspective: A Conversation with Carl Berger

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Title:Course Management Systems in Perspective: A Conversation with Carl Berger (ID: CSD2938)
Author(s):Judith V. Boettcher (Campus Technology) and Carl F. Berger (Campus Technology)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2003)
Type:Interviews/Podcasts/Videos
Abstract:Syllabus advisory board member Judith V. Boettcher interviews Carl Berger, a veteran in the field of instructional technology, about course management systems. Dr. Berger explains how CHEF, the University of Michigan's open source effort, serves as a "framework" for developers.
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