Open Source, Presentations/Speeches, and Community Source

Recent resources tagged with Open Source, Presentations/Speeches, and Community Source.

Collaborative Applications, Suites, and Tools

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Title:Collaborative Applications, Suites, and Tools (ID: CAMP07303)
Author(s):Chad J. Kainz (University of Chicago), Duffy Gillman (The University of Arizona), and John F. Walsh (Indiana University)
Origin:Contributed by EDUCAUSE Grant Programs (CAMP) (06/27/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Our inquiry begins with brief presentations about each of several applications, application suites, or application frameworks that are in use or being readied for use to meet the needs of a range of collaboration scenarios. Each presentation will be a condensed and concise summary of the key requirements and design decisions motivating the approach taken.

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Community Source Development of a Next-Generation Student System

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Title:Community Source Development of a Next-Generation Student System (ID: EDU06196)
Author(s):Leo Fernig (The University of British Columbia) and Richard Spencer (The University of British Columbia)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The University of British Columbia is working with other institutions to develop a community source, next-generation student system that will use a service-oriented architecture. We will describe our approach to community source projects; a standards-based, service-oriented architecture; and the goals and design concepts for a new, open-source, student services system.
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Community Source Procurement System

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Title:Community Source Procurement System (ID: EDU06209)
Author(s):Jennifer L. Foutty (Indiana University System) and John F. Walsh (Indiana University System)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This presentation focuses on the unique aspects of the implementation of the first module of a collaborative, community source financial system being developed by a partnership of U.S. higher education institutions. This session will focus on the project itself, its key successes and challenges, and what it means to be the first implementation of a groundbreaking community source initiative.
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An Instructor's Guide to Sakai

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Title:An Instructor's Guide to Sakai (ID: CSD4536)
Author(s):Jonah Bossewitch (Columbia University)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:A presentation about Course/Content Management systems (not just Sakai), open/community source ecologies, and the purposeful use of tools within those environments.
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Community Source ERP: What? Are You Crazy?

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Title:Community Source ERP: What? Are You Crazy? (ID: EDU05127)
Author(s):Bruce K. Alexander (Michigan State University), Leonard Belarmino, Joanne M. DeStefano (Cornell University), Charles Ingram (The University of Arizona), David Lassner (University of Hawaii), and John F. Walsh (Indiana University System)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:ERP is the realm of large vendors, right? Only the crazy would try to play in that space. Well, some crazies are doing just that with the Kuali initiative. This panel of representatives from six partner organizations will discuss the factors that led them to join this initiative.
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Open Source in Education: Evolving the IT Marketplace

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Title:Open Source in Education: Evolving the IT Marketplace (ID: SAC0506)
Author(s):Chris Coppola (The rSmart Group) and Bernadine Chuck Fong (Foothill College)
Origin:Presented at SAC Conferences (08/08/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Open source projects are proliferating throughout higher education. This trend raises hopes for new business models, opportunities for collaboration, questions of sustainability and long-term viability, and challenges for the potential adopters. This session will address these issues from the strategic perspectives of a college president and the president of a commercial support provider who will reflect on their experiences and expectations for community source development.
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Open/Community Source Applications: Learning to Play with the Other Kids!

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Title:Open/Community Source Applications: Learning to Play with the Other Kids! (ID: CMR0568)
Author(s):John F. Walsh (Indiana University System)
Origin:Presented at CUMREC Conferences (Archives) (05/17/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Open and community source applications have begun to emerge as viable alternatives for some institutions. Unlike infrastructure efforts such as Apache or Linux, however, community source applications involve players beyond the IT space. Joining these efforts and subsequently engaging in productive collaboration with other institutions present challenges for some institutions. This presentation will offer ideas on best practices in successful collaboration.
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