openLab Exchange
Fiscal Host: Casual Simulation
Building a talent pipeline by connecting the open lab method of study with opensource, web-based simulation tools
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Donate funds to support both digital literacy learning and entry level technology work opportunities for West Michigan community members. Read more
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Top financial contributors
Kayleigh Miglio
$18,935 USD since Dec 2022
Journey Ebels
$62.25 USD since Sep 2022
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$3.5 USD since Nov 2022
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Journey Ebels
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Kayleigh Miglio
McgrawLab Sponsorship
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Today’s balance$16,450.86 USD
Total raised
$18,433.69 USD
Total disbursed
$1,982.83 USD
Estimated annual budget
$8,151.23 USD
Expenses
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Expenses paid
46
Amount disbursed
$1,982.83
Tags | # of Expenses | Amount (USD) |
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no tag | 46 | $1,982.83 |
Contributions
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Contributions received
53
Amount collected
$19,000.75
Tiers | # of Contributions | Amount (USD) |
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one-time | 53 | $19,000.75 |
About
The openLab Exchange (OLX) is an affordable simulation development service that connects problem owners to rising collabers. This service is part of Casual Simulation, a non-profit dedicated to expanding digital authorship. The service combines three innovations:
1 - An opensource simulation authoring bot called ab-1,
2 - An opensource AUX file format, that allows for 3D experiences to be portable and shared, and
3 - The openLab method of study.
1 - An opensource simulation authoring bot called ab-1,
2 - An opensource AUX file format, that allows for 3D experiences to be portable and shared, and
3 - The openLab method of study.
What is an openLab?
- The openLab is a social learning environment that allows learners and experts to collaborate as they practice, iterate, and develop new ideas
- The openLab is structured around understanding and framing problems or opportunities in ways that can be addressed by publishing and receiving feedback on many iterations to a solution quickly and effectively
- The method encourages practicing ideas and testing their results in the form of rapid experiments
- It allows for synchronous and asynchronous collaboration by utilizing software and work processes that encourage transparent and open sharing
- The openLab has clearly defined roles including a lab Coach, participating Collaborators, and a lab Problem Owner. These roles allow for deliberate feedback loops and exchange of ideas, expertise, and insights as work progresses
- The openLab does not have predefined objectives in the traditional sense, as it is a non-linear method for developing new technologies, experiences, or solutions that respond to emerging insights as experiments are conducted and evaluated
- The openLab uses a highly accessible web-based development environment that provides opportunities for real-time collaboration called CasualOS
- The openLab creates an environment where Collaborators are paid to learn and build their own skills while developing solutions for real business, education, or medical applications.