Building on existing projects on the community level
Referenced are some of the most innovative media projects and initiatives built with Drupal. A majority of these projects are fully funded and are/will be freely available as a installation profile. While there is 'some' collaboration between these projects, development is largely independent.
After we relaunch the Drupal Dojo, the Drupal Kata (our homegrown project learning program) will focus on these efforts to:
- look for points of overlap
- seek out and train new talent
- create new open source tools and solutions derived from the existing open source code
- provide a showcase and distribution channel for what we develop
The ideal scenario would have this collaboration happen on the community level in the form of local projects, training, and events (related discussion here). This group could serve as a bridge.
For an ongoing project like the Open Media Project or Radio Engage, where could a project learning group like this add value virtually and locally? Similarly how can we leverage Drupalmedia.org and the overall Drupal Media Effort.
Would be great for the leaders of those efforts to chime in. We're finally at a point to follow through with what we've been talking about!
#1
I'm new to the Kata but I think this is great! It's exactly what I've been looking for. I would suggest that there is a huge need for orientation and suggested paths for individuals to get started. It would be wonderful to have a couple of nodes that provide an overview and suggested starting points--perhaps a 'getting started' or 'new comers orientation' top menu item. Once those are in place, I'd suggest a little grassroots organizing--making the rounds to each of the DUGs. I'd be happy to do a lightening talk at a Seattle DUG meeting or better yet coordinate a remote presentation from one of the founding team members. I would suggest that such events be recorded and embedded here with links posted on drupal.org. As this begins to unfold it would also help if there were a wiki with best practices and standardized tasks to be accomplished, presentation templates, perhaps suggested methods for capturing and embedding presentations, but more importantly a standardized message to direct the energy and activities that will follow.
#2
These are all good points - Many of the issues you raise tie in nicely with what our pilot program hopes to achieve. This post 'hopefully' will provide some additional insight into our initial plan forward and how we're looking to fund. Only difference is we've decided to shift our project focus to media once we relaunch the Dojo in the next week or so.
#3
Here's an excerpt from the Santa Cruz based Quiddities
To me, this seems like a very good model for regional Katas or training programs. As Margaret Rosas is behind this program, it would great to get some feedback on if such a model could be replicated for community media.
#6
Thinking more about how this Hope Foundry model be customized to fit our needs. Clients sponsoring development is something we've been exploring, but how would that work on a regional level? Do we choose a type of site to build and then look for multiple clients/sponsors? Would each region work on the same project? If so, is there 'one' project/product, possibly with multiple use cases, that would be an ideal starting point? Over what period of time would development occur (and how?). Weekly in-person Katas supplemented by ongoing virtual collaboration? How much time would the teachers and students be required to commit? What compensation would be required by teachers? How do we seek out and properly train the teachers? What % would go to overhead?
This post regarding the Open Media project could provide some insight into both the project and a process. They also have set the foundation for collaboration over multiple regions.
Could this Hope Foundry learning model work for extending the Open Media project and platform? If so, what would specifically would be the next steps?
#7
I'm currently spending time in the Boston area where there's both a need for the solutions/training and a skilled talent pool of teachers and technologists. What we need are some actual projects to establish a proof of concept. Tackling outstanding tasks/needs (development, documentation, training, etc.) for complimentary projects like Open Media and Radio Engage could provide a good starting point for sprints and training workshops on the regional level.
#4
Im new to drupalkata too. Im looking for a place to talk to others about drupal and learn how to do stuff. I've read the O'Reilly book and pro-drupal development, but still don't feel like i know drupal. What im hoping this place is is a chance to watch good developers build sites and i get to ask them questions as to why they chose the choices they did.
Im keen to join in the meeting rooms and help out too, 3am is a bit early for me. I'm in Tokyo. (GMT +900). What can i do to help?
#5
Welcome ussher! It's great to have somebody in Japan who can provide an insiders perspective on such things as 'Dojo' and 'Kata'. What you've brought up is essentially what these groups intend to be. The Dojo will be both a rich resource of Drupal learning materials and a place where you can learn by observation and asking questions . The Kata is the place to learn by working on actual projects. Our goal is to have this collaboration happen both virtually and on the local level, so at some point possibly you could help coordinate things in Japan?
Cheers! Gus
#8
Wow, crazy. I just got an email saying there was an update to this thread TODAY. only 7 months after your post Gus, but i guess any update is a good one. :)
I havent been back here in a while, but the timing is good, because i've been working with drupal a lot lately.