Re: [school-discuss] Apologies for my ignorance but....

[Justin Riddiough <jriddiough@xxxxxxxxx>]

Taking ideas to action is the real test.  

I think you're right that the brainstorm delivered, and to look at what the next step is.

I am not volunteering to do this, but I think if someone could go through the discussions and make some lists 
List 1, defined problems (duplication of efforts, distribution, etc)
List 2, defined resources (many people said they could contribute in different ways) 
List 3, proposed solutions (SchoolForge as clearing house, supporting efforts both existing and in development) 

There is a lot more than what I noted, but I think if we could look at what was produced in the discussion then we could start looking at how we can apply the resources to the solutions to solve problems.  I think the SchoolForge website could be used well as a clearing house sort of resource similar to the software listing, but towards funneling users towards open content resources.  

Justin

On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 12:16 AM, Jim Jütte <jimjutte@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi David,

Per the title... you've started a great thread and from Bryant, Jeremy and a number of other contributors came the thread on possibility of generating OA texts, but does anyone ever pick up the ball and take ownership of the projects? This is potentially an enormous undertaking with equally enormous benefits and impacts on students worldwide. More importantly, with the people I've seen here already, it has enough willing contributors to see the light of day.

Is there any sort of structure that would allow me to see how this comes about other than... I can put a little piece here on DNA or a Basic German Grammar sort of thing? For example, Micah just put in a piece about using volunteers from a whole group, Tim talked about his expertise etc... and this is just amazing... but I don't yet see how this all comes together as a project or is that something that you or someone who has been here a little longer pulls together? In other words is what I'm seeing more in line with a brainstorming session, followed by a high level plan etc etc etc.

Again... sorry for the questions, probably stemming from my project manager days a lifetime ago... I would just like to be able to contribute in a meaningful way where possible.

Cheers

 
Jim, BSc, BA, BEd, MBA, MA
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