Rhea's Development Model:


Model inspired by open source software development

  • Development and design rests on student volunteering efforts
  • No paid leadership positions
  • Provide free food, Computer lab access, opportunity to make a difference.

"For Students, By Students"

  • The main users and contributors of the site are students
  • The main benefactors of this site are students
  • Rhea developed and maintained by a team of student volunteers
  • Students invited to join the team and improve the site instead of complaining
  • Certain software tools will be developed using Bounty system

An opportunity for students to develop new skills

  • Design and problem solving skills
  • Computer programming skills
  • Communication and leadership
  • Etc.

Bottom up development has many advantages

  • Students adapt to new technology faster than professors
  • Students are more aware of new available technology than professors
  • Students have more energy and free time than professors.
  • Direct benefit better stimulates development

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