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The Cathedral, the Bazaar, and the Academy
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Title:The Cathedral, the Bazaar, and the Academy (ID: EDU0411)
Author(s):Mitchell Kapor
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Open source software is poised to play an increasingly important role in higher education. Major new open source applications in learning management systems and personal information managers are under way using innovative, collaborative funding and institutional coordination models. This presentation will look at major initiatives such as the Sakai Project to illuminate opportunities and challenges of open source for higher education.
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Chandler/Westwood: Progress in Open-Source Collaboration
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Title:Chandler/Westwood: Progress in Open-Source Collaboration (ID: EDU0469)
Author(s):Mitchell Kapor, John W. McCredie (University of California, Berkeley), and Oren Sreebny (University of Washington)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/21/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Chandler/Westwood is the major initiative of the Open Source Application Foundation. Twenty-five universities are participating directly in the design and development of this state-of-the-art open-source personal information management system that includes coordination of calendars, e-mail, notes, and other digital objects. Panel members will present a status report on the project and the activities of the evolving group of supporting institutions.
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Choosing Open Source and Partnering as an IT Strategy
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Title:Choosing Open Source and Partnering as an IT Strategy (ID: EDU0433)
Author(s):Bradley Wheeler (Indiana University System)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/20/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:In 2002, IU committed to a strategy of open source, partnering, and code mobility for applications. By 2004, IU is deeply involved in five partnered projects. This session will report on the specific insights, lessons, and challenges of changing to an open source and partnering strategy.
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Collaborative Open-Source Software: Panacea or Pipe Dream for Higher Education?
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Title:Collaborative Open-Source Software: Panacea or Pipe Dream for Higher Education? (ID: EDU0406)
Author(s):H. David Lambert (Georgetown University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The speaker will examine the current trend toward collaborative open source software development (Sakai, Chandler, uPortal, etc.) in higher education, looking at issues critical to assessing the long-range impact on university systems. This assessment will include a historical perspective; locate this new paradigm in relation to the traditional buy-versus-build choices; and discuss issues related to institutional deployment and lifecycle support.
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UC Davis' Open-Source, Web-Based Communication Package for Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication
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Title:UC Davis' Open-Source, Web-Based Communication Package for Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication (ID: EDU03162)
Author(s):Richard F. Walters (University of California, Davis)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:UC Davis is developing a platform-independent, open-source communications package (OpenRCT) that provides a multimedia, multilingual (UNICODE-compliant) tool for synchronous and asynchronous collaboration. OpenRCT runs on Windows, MacOS-X, and LINUX/UNIX. It is being used for language courses, virtual office hours, distributed discussions, and other applications.
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Creating Open Source: Issues, Processes, and Promises from Stanford's CourseWork CMS
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Title:Creating Open Source: Issues, Processes, and Promises from Stanford's CourseWork CMS (ID: EDU0371)
Author(s):David Futey (Stanford University), Charles Kerns (Stanford University), and Olivia C. Williamson (Stanford University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:CourseWork's goals included the creation of a framework to support modular learning tools developed by many schools and understanding and developing better distribution, peer, and technical support models for systems that are affordable, supportable, and easy to integrate into campus systems. This presentation will focus on what we have learned and what is still needed.
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The Open Knowledge Initiative in Practice
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Title:The Open Knowledge Initiative in Practice (ID: EDU0317)
Author(s):Phillip D. Long (MIT) and Jeffrey W. Merriman (MIT)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This presentation will summarize the process by which the OKI architecture evolved and then demonstrate, by example, some of the implementations that have been made of the OKI Service Interfaces. Learnings associated with the OKI project will be shared: going from an idea to a design, to demos, to production implementations.
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