Open Systems and Presentations/Speeches

Recent resources tagged with Open Systems and Presentations/Speeches.

Balancing Acts: Leveraging Open Content, Tools, and Processes to Support Learning and Teaching Communities

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Title:Balancing Acts: Leveraging Open Content, Tools, and Processes to Support Learning and Teaching Communities (ID: WRC07059)
Author(s):Olga Trusova (Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching), Peter Spangler (Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching), and Toru Iiyoshi (Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching)
Origin:Presented at Western Regional conferences (05/08/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:As a fundamental shift from one-way knowledge dissemination in teaching to learner-centered collaborative knowledge sharing and building is taking place, and the importance of openness in facilitating such a transition is increasing. This session will explore how open technology, content, and knowledge and Web 2.0 concepts can promote and sustain educational innovation.
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Empowerment vs. Control: What's Your Openness Quotient?

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Title:Empowerment vs. Control: What's Your Openness Quotient? (ID: MAC07089)
Author(s):Scott Garrigan (CAPE (A Community for the Advancement of Partnerships in Education ))
Origin:Presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conferences (01/19/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Technology attracts students but institutions restrict network activity. Instructors try to incorporate technology in courses, but policies specify what they can install or access. In visiting 15 institutions, the presenter observed a variety of approaches to open source discipline (not enterprise) software, open content (copyright issues), and open networks (what's blocked).
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From Digital Lockers to Research Compliance: A Review of Secure Campus Collaboration Solutions, featuring UC Irvine

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Title:From Digital Lockers to Research Compliance: A Review of Secure Campus Collaboration Solutions, featuring UC Irvine (ID: WRC0509)
Author(s):Stephen D. Franklin (University of California, Irvine) and James Till (Xythos Software, Inc.)
Origin:Presented at Western Regional conferences (04/28/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Learn how academic and research institutions have deployed cost-effective Web-based solutions to make information sharing safer and easier for the entire campus community. The session will feature a review of how UCI is streamlining a variety of academic and administrative functions using open standards-based Web technology.
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Open Your Eyes: Open Architecture, Open Source, Open Projects

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Title:Open Your Eyes: Open Architecture, Open Source, Open Projects (ID: MAC0510)
Author(s):Patty Gertz (Princeton University)
Origin:Presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conferences (01/12/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:One of higher education's strengths is the desire and ability to share information. Open source software and open architected systems that facilitate interoperability enable sharing in a way that leverages collective expertise. This presentation will clarify the difference between open projects, open architectures, and open source, as well as take a look at the major collaborative software initiatives in higher education today.
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alt-i-lab 2004:Advancing Learning Technology Interoperability

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Title:alt-i-lab 2004:Advancing Learning Technology Interoperability (ID: CSD3364)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:alt-i-lab 2004 is the 2nd annual meeting of creators, vendors, users, and buyers of learning technology. The purpose of the meeting was advancing learning technology interoperability. The participants are informed business and technical decision makers and technology leaders from the vendor and consumer communities. This is a working meeting in which informed participants assessed the status of the field through presentations, demonstrations, and discussion sessions to make plans for solving challenging interoperability problems.
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Open Source and Free Software: Concepts, Controversies and Solutions

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Title:Open Source and Free Software: Concepts, Controversies and Solutions (ID: CSD3359)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This May 2004 conference on Open Source and Free Software: Concepts, Controversies and Solutions, includes multimedia presentations on various open source issues.
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Navigo Project: An OKI Course Management Assessment Engine

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Title:Navigo Project: An OKI Course Management Assessment Engine (ID: MWR0319)
Author(s):Hans C. Masing (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor) and Lance Speelmon (Indiana University System)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:We will outline the collaborative efforts of Indiana University, University of Michigan, and Stanford University to develop a next-generation assessment engine based on the OKI programming interfaces. Learn how these efforts will enhance these institutions' course management systems and deliver a modular implementation that can be leveraged by any institution.
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The Open Knowledge Initiative

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Title:The Open Knowledge Initiative (ID: EDU02132)
Author(s):Lois Brooks (Stanford University), Phillip D. Long (MIT), and Jeffrey W. Merriman (MIT)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2002)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The Open Knowledge Initiative presents an open specification for the development of educational applications and course management environments. This session will introduce the OKI architecture through the demonstration of systems and tools, including MIT's Stellar and Stanford University's CourseWork.
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Looking for Snake Eyes: Risk Takers' Secrets of Success

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Title:Looking for Snake Eyes: Risk Takers' Secrets of Success (ID: SAC0216)
Author(s):Lois Brooks (Stanford University) and James S. Cross (Michigan Technological University)
Origin:Presented at SAC Conferences (2002)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Some schools elect the "road not taken" in IT solutions. Whether abandoning Microsoft, building an OKI course-management system, or implementing an open source portal, the less-traveled path has its reasons, rewards, risks, and requirements. Share experiences with adventuresome others and discuss how to succeed in such a venture.
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The Death of Integrated Systems: Why Interoperable Solutions Will Define Your Success

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Title:The Death of Integrated Systems: Why Interoperable Solutions Will Define Your Success (ID: EDU0110)
Source:Sallie Mae Solutions
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2001)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:College, departmental, and externally hosted databases and applications proliferate even in the most committed "one-vendor" institutions. It is simply not possible for any one vendor to meet even a significant majority of the needs across a complex institution. An emerging set of open interoperable technologies allows application providers to deliver specialized solutions while preserving the continuity of the user experience and consistency of data.
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