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The Open Source Perspective in Education Technology: A Digital Kon-Tiki Journey
Abstract
Open source implies shared knowledge, one of the central virtues of the FOSS model. It is therefore natural that open-source technology constitutes a key resource for building accessible educational tools. Cost-effectiveness is not the only benefit brought about by the FOSS paradigm. Along with the flexibility permitted by unrestricted access to the source code, FOSS also implies public sovereignty, as community-driven development allows the society to regain control over the technology it uses and upon which it relies. Educational tools are especially critical in this context, as it directly impacts our autonomy to implement education programs free from technical, economic, or ideological biases dictated by corporate big tech. This chapter delves into this matter, exploring an illustrative case study based on the OSLAP experience. As in other application fields calling for new sustainable FOSS business models, open-source educational technology emerges as an area where fresh ideas are demanded, along with strategies for how to finance collaborative projects in the long term.
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