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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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http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/SAC0506.pdf
http://connect.educause.edu/node/1236#attachmentsPodcast of Session
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To Open Source or Not to Open Source: Strategic Planning
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Title:To Open Source or Not to Open Source: Strategic Planning (ID: SAC0511)
Author(s):Robert S. Stephenson (Wayne State University)
Origin:Presented at SAC Conferences (08/08/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:With open source options for most of the academic enterprise stack (e.g. Moodle, Sakai, Kuali, OSPI, uPortal) and many "open course" online resources, what are the issues? What are the risks, trade-offs, and returns on investment? Discussion will focus on how to decide whether to adopt open source and how to "sell" the idea on your campus.
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http://opencourse.org/documentationTo Open Source or Not: presentation & discussion
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