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Client-Architect (Doug Chute) |
Doug Chute of Drexel University (MacLaboratory for Psychology) has long been involved in the creation of software. His experience has convinced him that a new model is necessary. He calls that model the client-architect model. In that model, the client (the faculty member) goes to the architect (the specialist) and consults. The client knows some specific details and goals desired. The specialist then writes the code necessary to create the software desired. Further consultation refines the software.
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Rifleman (Edward Kardas) |
The name for this model comes from the old USMC adage, "every Marine a rifleman," meaning that every Marine has the potential to be a combat soldier. This model represents my experience using computers: the slow accretion of knowledge and skills as they became necessary. So, as faculty need to use new skills, techniques, and languages they learn them and implement them, a time-consuming process.
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Evolved Compromise |
Eventually nearly every department will have to hire specialists and faculty will have to have a higher level of computer expertise. Faculty will still need to have some knowledge of computers and of the Web, but will leave much of the actual creation of Web-based materials to specialists.
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