Learning Resources in FLOSS “ Learning the Open Source way – the FLOSS approach”

Learning Resources in FLOSS

Learning the open source way – the floss approach So, how is it in FLOSS? And what might be relevant?

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

The community factor Apache community – Source Faz.net, Author unknown Learning the open source way – the floss approach

The community factor

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

A large variety of information spaces Learning the open source way – the floss approach FLOSS Community Places (source http://innovationcreators.com/wp/?p=70

A large variety of information spaces

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Individual learning, community support,... Learning is happening... Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Individual learning, community support,...

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

... product development, or off topic socialisation spaces ... in a larger context... Learning the open source way – the floss approach

... product development, or off topic socialisation spaces

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

... provided by and for the community ... and a larger community 117 new members within 4h41m Learning the open source way – the floss approach

... provided by and for the community

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Community support services Learning the open source way – the floss approach User help user; a double gain where both learn; lurkers welcome

Community support services

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Where community support meets content production Learning the open source way – the floss approach Providing support leads to the production of knowledge bases that serve as a base for the production of instructional materials and help in definition of product requirements and improvement

Where community support meets content production

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Where community support meets content production Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Where community support meets content production

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Where community support meets content production Learning the open source way – the floss approach Don't produce if you can re-use!

Where community support meets content production

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Where community support meets content production The different roles of bugs: nasty evil and community builder Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Where community support meets content production

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Where community support meets content production The value of feedback and discourse – anyone asked for further bugs? Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Where community support meets content production

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Developer the small core of the community Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Developer the small core of the community

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs ... but it seems to be simple and yet working out Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs ...and it's not about state-of-the-art technology, but...? Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs ... and it's produced by the help of EVERYONE Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs ... and under current reconsideration of processes and structures Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs ... but it records and displays the most basic questions, answers and the way towards them – so they can be re-used by others Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Types of content – it's not only bugs

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Re-use – benefit from what others did and experienced Learning the open source way – the floss approach ... code, materials, templates, tutorials, discussions, reflections, problem solving processes and solutions, ...

Re-use – benefit from what others did and experienced

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Reviewed by peers Learning the open source way – the floss approach ... for core contributions, individual modifications or on other occasions

Reviewed by peers

Learning the open source way – the floss approach

Learning the open source way – the floss approach Visit also our “Virtual & On-Campus Summer University” taking place from July to September 2007. at www.flosscom.net http://wiki.ubuntu.com/flosscom http://launchpad.net/flosscom Contact: [email_address] or [email_address]

Learning the open source way – the floss approach