Integrating formal and informal learning through a FLOSS-based innovative approach
- Citation:
- Fernandes S, Martinho M, Barbosa LS, Cerone A. 2013. Integrating formal and informal learning through a FLOSS-based innovative approach. Proceedings of 19th International Conference on Collaboration and Technology - CRIWG. 8224:208-214.
Tertiary Title:
Lecture Notes in Computer ScienceDate Presented:
OctoberAbstract:
It is said that due to the peculiar dynamics of FLOSS communities and their projects, effective participation in them is a privileged way to acquire the relevant skills and expertise in FLOSS development. Such is probably the reason for a number of higher education institutions to include in their curricula in Software Engineering some form of contact with the FLOSS reality. This paper explores such a perspective through an on-going case study on university students collaboration in FLOSS projects. The aim of this research is to 1) identify what should be learnt about software development through regular participation in a FLOSS project/community, and 2) assess the didactic potential of this kind of non-standard learning experiences. To this aim we resorted to a participatory research action approach and qualitative methods, namely case studies combining direct observation and interviews.
Citation Key:
FMBC13-criwgDOI:
10.1007/978-3-642-41347-6_15
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