http://tc.eserver.org/dir/Articles/Education/Knowledge-Management/Open-Source A listing of the most recently indexed works about Articles and Education and Knowledge Management and Open Source in the field of technical communication. en-us Copyright (c) 2005-08 by the EServer. All rights reserved. tclib-editorial@eserver.org (TC Library Editorial Board) webmaster@eserver.org (Geoffrey Sauer) http://tc.eserver.org/images/newlogo.gif http://tc.eserver.org/dir/Articles/Education/Knowledge-Management/Open-Source http://tc.eserver.org/19056.html http://tc.eserver.org/19056.html This paper presents an educational model derived from open source methods for computer programming. The article places this search for an alternative model within a framework of proprietary educational practices that are driven by a need for efficiency and rationalization. As an alternative model, the paper suggests that an open source derived educational process would emphasize collaborative problem based learning, working through drafts, risk taking, mentoring, user testing, releasing early and often. . . .