Brian Proffitt has a new post asking what you would do with the domain Open.org. From the post:
The domain name was recently acquired by Linux Fund from the City of Salem, Oregon for an undisclosed amount. Salem’s public library was using the domain for a kids-to-Internet program entitled the Oregon Public Education Network. The Linux Fund purchased the domain at public auction
Also covered by Slashdot.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged open content, Open Education, open source, openness
“scottbw” has a new post on converting Google Chrome web apps to W3C widgets. From the post:
With a bit of poking around however I managed to create a simple Greasemonkey script for Firefox that adds a “Download .crx” button to the Chrome Web Store.
Thanks to Stephen Downes for the link.
David Doria has a new post on higher education and open source. From the post:
Programming skills are typically what one would think of as the most important factor in the success of an open source project. However, arguably more important but often overlooked, is the social and community interaction that takes place.
Thanks to Carlos Brys for the link.
More reaction to the news that Canvas, a LMS by Instructure, is going open source.
Ruth Suehle has a new post pointing to new findings by an anthropologist studying open source community behavior. From the post:
High on the list of reasons were learning for the joy of learning and collaborating with interesting and smart people. Motivations for personal gain, like networking or career benefits, were low on the list.
Tony Hirst has a new post on the site GetTheData.org a website reminiscent of Stack Overflow.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged commons, e-learning, online learning, open data, open source, openness
Bridget McCrea has a new post on open source at Chelsea School in Maryland. From the post:
Working primarily with students who have language-based learning differences, a handful of teachers at the school rely heavily on technology to accommodate 86 students, for many of whom syntax, reading comprehension, organization, and writing fluency are severely impacted.
Thanks to Pratham Books for the link.
Nathan Yergler has a new post with a graphic displaying the components of a Creative Commons license.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged cc, CC licenses, commons, creative commons, open source, openness
Opensource.com reviews its top open education posts for 2010.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged ocw, online learning, open content, Open Education, open source, openness
Algot Runeman has a new post discussing the use of proprietary software in K-12 classrooms because they are “standard.”
When schools install expensive learning tools on school computers, are they making it easier for the students or more difficult?
