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1. mike805 (mike805@fosstodon.org)'s status on Sunday, 06-Aug-2023 17:59:59 JST mike805

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   • Patrick Masson

   @massonpj Just about any software the government has to pay for, the government could save money by funding an open source alternative.

   Why don't they? Software vendors have political clout.

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   • Patrick Masson (massonpj@fosstodon.org)'s status on Sunday, 06-Aug-2023 18:00:00 JST Patrick Masson

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     Earlier, I shared concerns from a popular #EdTech forum:

     Licensing renewal for hosted Instructure Canvas is increasing by a staggering 24% over the next 3 years.

     It's interesting that #HigherEducation will apparently stick with a proprietary system, even as prices soar. However, it will migrate off an #OpenSource system as soon as any costs are incurred.

     #HigherEd #FOSS #OSS #LMS #OnlineLearning #Elearning

   • Patrick Masson (massonpj@fosstodon.org)'s status on Sunday, 06-Aug-2023 18:00:01 JST Patrick Masson

     Per a recent #EdTech discusssion forum...

     Renewal licencing for hosted Canvas/Instructure is increasing to:

     10% increase on year 1,
     7% increase on year 2,
     5% increase on year 3,

     a staggering 24% increase over 3 years.

     #HigherEd #HigherEducation #OpenSource #FOSS #OSS #LMS #OnlineLearning #Elearning