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What I've Learned About Ed Tech from Open Source Software

Posted January 23rd, 2008 by Steve Hargadon

(Cross-posted from TechLearning.com)

After my first post to TechLearning two weeks ago, I've had more and more time to think about the basic idea which had formed in my mind and which was expressed in that post: that the new technologies of the Web will have a greater impact in driving educational change than pedagogies will. A good comment dialog here, on my own blog, and the ever-thoughtful Glenn Moses have challenged my thinking and helped me to better understand why I have come to this conclusion--and it turns out, many of my opinions (an my ultimate optimism) have been greatly influenced by my experiences with Open Source Software and education.

(More after the jump...)