FOSS Background (Module)

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'''Background reading for teachers'''
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It might be helpful for teachers to complete the Intro to FOSS module located here: http://foss2serve.org/index.php/Intro_to_FOSS_Activity
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In particular, the readings in section 2 will give teachers some important background in the history and vocabulary of the FOSS community that can be used to help frame course discussions.
  
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What is the rationale for this module?
 
What is the rationale for this module?

Revision as of 13:32, 16 August 2016

THIS MODULE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION


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Title CS Principles: FOSS Background
Overview This module introduces students to the philosophy and processes of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). It is meant to align with Learning Objectives 7.3.1 and 7.4.1
Prerequisite Knowledge No prerequisite knowledge required
Learning Objectives At the end of this module, students should be able to:
  • Define what "free" means in terms of FOSS
  • Compare different software licenses and decide which to choose in a given situation
  • Explain how open source software is developed, maintained, and deployed (and how this differs from traditional software distribution)
  • Compare and contrast the benefits/drawbacks of different software licenses and distribution methods

Background:

Background reading for teachers It might be helpful for teachers to complete the Intro to FOSS module located here: http://foss2serve.org/index.php/Intro_to_FOSS_Activity In particular, the readings in section 2 will give teachers some important background in the history and vocabulary of the FOSS community that can be used to help frame course discussions.

What is the expected knowledge level of the student?


What is the rationale for this module?

Include helpful hints to faculty here.

Sequence/Sub-Path

Include the sequence of activities

Topic Activity Deliverable Length Notes
Link to First Activity
Link to Second Activity

Comments:

What should the instructor know before using this module?

What are some likely difficulties that an instructor may encounter using this module?

Additional Information:

Level of Difficulty Is this module easy, medium or challenging?
Estimated Time to Completion How long should it take for the student to complete the module?
Materials/Environment What does the student need? Internet access, IRC client, Git Hub account, LINUX machine, etc.?
Author(s) Who wrote this module?
Source Is there another module on which this module is based? If so, please provide a link to the original resource.
License Under which license is this material made available? (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/)

Suggestions for Open Source Community:

Suggestions for an open source community member who is working in conjunction with the instructor.


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