ospi: open source portfolio initiative
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OSPI: Open Source Portfolio Initiative. Steve Cawley, U of Minnesota Kari Branjord, U of Minnesota Trent Batson, U of Rhode Island. Jay Fern, Indiana U Paul Treuer, U of Minnesota, Duluth Janice Smith, r-smart group. Introductions. Agenda. History Future of the Community - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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OSPI: Open Source Portfolio Initiative
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IntroductionsSteve Cawley, U of MinnesotaKari Branjord, U of MinnesotaTrent Batson, U of Rhode Island
Jay Fern, Indiana UPaul Treuer, U of Minnesota, DuluthJanice Smith, r-smart group
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AgendaHistoryFuture of the CommunityFuture FunctionalityImplementation: InstitutionalImplementation: User PerspectiveQuestions
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Kari Branjord [email protected], Enterprise Application and Web Development.OSPI Founding and Current Board Member
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History of OSPIHow did OSPI happen?What key decisions were necessary?How did we arrive at a governance structure?What can be learned from our experience?
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Birth of OSPIU of Minnesota PortfolioConversations with U Del, rsmart for yearsObserving JA-SIGEducause 2002
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Initial Principles and GoalsMonolithic code base to modular code baseScrub (refactor) U of M codebaseOpen Source infrastructureStandardize coding conventionsDole out assignments
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Starting a CommunityNLII networking, January 2003EPACPress Announcement in February 2003
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Solidifying a CommunityMonterrey, host John IttelsonAttended by 19 thought leaders, representing 12 institutions, 1 foundation, 2 for profit companiesSet application directionInitiated discussions about resource involvement
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GovernanceRecognized the need for leadershipMeritocracy-based structureSignificant, sustained contribution required, based upon opinions of members
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Governance
Team Title
Sponsors
Users
OSP Software (code)
guide
Committers(technical)
influence
use
guide
change
Board(Vision, community, organization, funding)
The Andrew J. Mellon Foundation
OSPI Project
Council(functionality)
Contributors
guide
contribute; become
contribute; become
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Strategic Planning2-day Board Meeting in BoulderDefine role of for-profit companies and commercial supportPlanned for several funding optionsRefined technical direction
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The CodeU of M code refactored January to July using staff from 3 groups.Testing performed by 8 groupsReleased 7/30/03Largest implementation is U of M with over 30,000 usersFirst supported customer--Virginia Tech
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The Geek-y stuffJ2EE compliantLinux ApacheTomcatFuture: OKI OSID-based
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Current Community1225 users have registered for a demo account (914 US, 311 Intl)770 Active Groups (68%, 32 %)993 Individual Code downloads
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License AgreementStart early!Adopt and AdaptOpen/Open
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Current Efforts1.x, Focus on Presentation and Usability2.0, Funded by Mellon, more from Jay Fern
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Future of the OSPI Community Trent BatsonDirector, Information & Instructional Technology Services
OSPI Board Member
University of Rhode Island
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Community Buildingwww.theospi.orgLeverage existing organizationsUser and Community Conference July 2004Collaboration
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Developing Functional Requirements for Open Source PortfolioJay FernProject LeadOSP 2.0
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PresentationScaffoldingReportsTransactionWorkspaceAccessRepositoryAdministrativeProfileManagement CoreServices CoreObjectRepositoryPersonalLibrariesDocumentsGraphicsInteractionsOthers
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Institutional Implementation of the Open Source PortfolioJanice A. Smith
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Strategies for SuccessDevelop a comprehensive vision
Build a committed community
Plan for technical support
Prepare for academic challenges
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ePortfolio Benefits for InstitutionsAssess learning incoursesprograms and degreesinstitutionsPrepare for accreditationprofessionalinstitutional
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ePortfolio Benefits for IndividualsDevelop self-esteemManage evidence of successPrepare for careersFacilitate advisementEnhance faculty-student communicationStreamline promotion and tenure
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Create Interest in ePortfolios byInvolving stakeholders in planningInviting key faculty to pilot ePortfoliosGiving access to everyoneLinking to campus systemsAssisting with curricular changeHelping faculty document their successShowcasing excellence
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Get the freedom of open source with the confidence of expert support
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r-smart can help youAssess your site for success
Plan your implementation project
Install and configure your ePortfolio
Customize it for your institution
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with r-smart you canPrepare faculty and students
Adopt best practices in ePortfolio use
Access ongoing technical support
Participate in a community of users
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Ok, what is it?
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Open Source Portfolio Implementation Strategies: the Users PerspectivePaul Treuer [email protected] ProfessorSupportive Services Program, University of Minnesota Duluth
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Getting Oriented to ePortfolio at the University of Minnesota DuluthPre-college ProgramsIntroduction to College LearningCollege WritingPortfolio Camp
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Building a Comprehensive ePortfolioPortfolio Requirements in Academic ProgramsProgram Portfolio ChecklistPortfolio Assignments in Program CoursesCapstone CoursesDocument Faculty/Staff Learning and Growth Unit and Staff ChecklistsAutomated Integration with System RecordsPhoto and DemographicsAcademic Records (Transcript and Degree Audit)Professional Development (Training Record)
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Using ePortfolio to Present OneselfAdvisement Admission to Academic ProgramsPeer-to-peer CollaborationLetters of Recommendation and Award NominationsLearning Measured against Professional StandardsMentoringApplications for Employment Professional Evaluations and Promotion
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Getting ePortfolio SupportPortfolio Help DeskCareer Services Port- folio Resource CenterInstructional Develop- ment WorkshopsPortfolio User Guides, Published by UM Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) http://www1.umn.edu/tel/TELatUM/Portfolio.html
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The Users Perspective: How am I Using ePortfolio?Quarterly Performance ReviewAccessing Records RemotelyMentoring/TeachingPeer-to-peer Colla- borationBackground for Letters of RecommendationSharing Professional Activities with Family and Friends
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Questions?