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Open Source, Contributed by Organizations or Campuses, and CMS

Recent resources tagged with Open Source, Contributed by Organizations or Campuses, and CMS.

Blackboard Customers Consider Alternatives
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Title:Blackboard Customers Consider Alternatives (ID: CSD5501)
Author(s):Jeffrey R. Young (The Chronicle of Higher Education)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (09/09/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Open-source software for course management poses market challenge.

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http://chronicle.com/free/v55/i03/03a00103.htm[Off site]
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A Bridge Between Blackboard and Open Source?
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Title:A Bridge Between Blackboard and Open Source? (ID: CSD5394)
Author(s):Andrew Guess (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (07/15/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

"Blackboard, the dominant player in course management software, has the ability to inspire devotion and, for the more fervid open-source adherents, not a little contempt. So today’s announcement may cause a stir among those more apt to liken Blackboard to the devil than a gentle giant: The company is partnering with Syracuse University to develop a way to integrate Blackboard with Sakai, one of the primary open-source alternatives."

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http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/07/15/sakai[Off site]
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Blackboard Makes a Pledge
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Title:Blackboard Makes a Pledge (ID: CSD4792)
Author(s):Scott Jaschik (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:"After months of criticism that its patent policies had the potential to squelch important education projects, Blackboard on Thursday announced a "patent pledge" under which it vowed not to assert its patent rights to sue open source projects or home-grown software used by colleges and universities."
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http://insidehighered.com/news/2007/02/02/blackboard[Off site]
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Education Software Firm OKs Open-source Patent Use
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Title:Education Software Firm OKs Open-source Patent Use (ID: CSD4790)
Author(s):Stephen Shankland (CNET News.com)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:"Blackboard, whose software can be used to manage university courses, has taken a significant step to mollify open-source rivals who perceive a patent threat from the company."
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http://news.com.com/Education+software+firm+OKs+open-source+patent+use/2100-7344_3-6155469.html[Off site]
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Open-source Group Wants Educational Patent Reversed
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Title:Open-source Group Wants Educational Patent Reversed (ID: CSD4766)
Author(s):Stephen Shankland (CNET News.com)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2006)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:"A legal center is trying to overturn a patent it says threatens three open-source educational projects, a sign of the tension between patent holders and the collaborative programming community."
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http://news.com.com/2100-7344_3-6139834.html[Off site]
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Blackboard Patents Challenged
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Title:Blackboard Patents Challenged (ID: CSD4709)
Author(s):Scott Jaschik
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2006)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:"Open source group asked U.S. to revoke rights asserted by software giant. Sides trade charges on why compromise talks collapsed."
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http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/12/01/patent[Off site]
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Open to Open Source
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Title:Open to Open Source (ID: CSD4543)
Author(s):Elia Powers
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2006)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Open source software has found a permanent home on some college campuses. But according to a study released on March 1, 2006, by the Alliance for Higher Education Competitiveness, open source products, which enable programmers to modify code and customize programs, have yet to reach the masses of academe.
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http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2006/03/01/open[Off site]
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Blackboard vs....
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Title:Blackboard vs.... (ID: CSD4252)
Author(s):Scott Jaschik
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Some higher education officials are wondering if in buying WebCT, did course-management giant wipe out the competition, or is open source the real competition?
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http://insidehighered.com/news/2005/10/17/blackboard[Off site]
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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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http://www.syllabus.com/mag.asp?month=7&year=2003[Off site]
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The Open Knowledge Initiative (OKI)
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Title:The Open Knowledge Initiative (OKI) (ID: CSD1585)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2001)
Type:Programs and Projects
Abstract:The Open Knowledge Initiative (OKI) addresses what is perceived by many in higher education as a critical need: meaningful, coherent, modular, easy-to-use, web-based environments for assembling, delivering and accessing educational resources and activities. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and its primary partner, Stanford University, are lead planners in the OKI Project. The initiative is sponsored by a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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