finding a "client"
August 31, 2007 8:06 AM Subscribe
How do I find what open source project (or nonprofit) might be a "client" for a tutorial or training (instructional design project) that's for university credit?
The class is on consulting with a deliverable such as a tutorial, web-based training, etc. An open source software project seems ideal, but the problem is, I need a "client" to provide some feedback on whether it meets the need. Outside of emailing contacts on projects does any one have any recommendations? Or other possibilities I'm overlooking? I've had open-content curricula (a la Wikibooks) recommended to me, but there's less of a specific defined user/client.
I'm also open to contacting nonprofits in the area, but I'm currently working on a brochure for a nonprofit and realize that most projects would take longer than a semester to ramp up and complete.
The class is on consulting with a deliverable such as a tutorial, web-based training, etc. An open source software project seems ideal, but the problem is, I need a "client" to provide some feedback on whether it meets the need. Outside of emailing contacts on projects does any one have any recommendations? Or other possibilities I'm overlooking? I've had open-content curricula (a la Wikibooks) recommended to me, but there's less of a specific defined user/client.
I'm also open to contacting nonprofits in the area, but I'm currently working on a brochure for a nonprofit and realize that most projects would take longer than a semester to ramp up and complete.
« Older Refinishing a countertop with Rustoleum... | Where to take a date in the Twin Cities? Newer »
This thread is closed to new comments.
If that doesn't work out, SourceForge has a help wanted section that might give some more leads. Some umbrella communities have specific groups coordinating documentation volunteers; check out the Gnome Documentation Project or the Ubuntu Month of Screencasts, for example.
posted by mbrubeck at 1:37 PM on August 31, 2007 [1 favorite]