Explore how open source practices can revolutionize computer science education in this 41-minute conference talk from OSCON 2014. Join GitHub co-founder Scott Chacon and Stanford CS professor Jay Borenstein as they discuss innovative approaches to integrating open source methodologies into formal CS curricula. Learn about Facebook's Open Academy program, which connects university students with real-world open source projects for academic credit. Discover the benefits of mentorship, collaboration, and diverse team structures in enhancing student learning experiences. Gain insights into the program's evolution, team selection process, and future directions for bridging the gap between academic theory and practical software development skills.
Modernizing Computer Science Education with Open Source
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What about GitHub
Where are we
Open Source projects
Mentorship
Value from students
Collaboration
Open Academy
Open Academy Blueprint
Facebook Groups
Gender Diversity
How has the program changed
How are the teams selected
Future of the project
Taught by
Meta Developers
