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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
OPEN DATA APIP O W E R I N G S T U D E N T A N D I N S T I T U T I O N A L I N N O VAT I O N
Kartik TalwarOpen Data API Development Lead
Client Services, IST
api.uwaterloo.ca
Nathan VexlerOpen Data API Service Lead
Client Services, IST
api.uwaterloo.ca
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AGENDA
1. What is Open Data?
2. Making Open Data Work
3. The Value of Open Data
4. WHY APIs
5. Open Data @ University of Waterloo (including by example!)
6. Questions
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WHAT IS OPEN DATA?
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OPEN DATA
Personally Identifiable Data
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PROTECTING PRIVACY
http://eaves.ca/2013/01/07/the-journal-news-gun-map-open-vs-personal-data/
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MAINTAINING TRANSPARENCYPROTECTING PRIVACY
bit.ly/ipc_abd bit.ly/ipc_pbd
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THE OPEN DATA FOCUS
NOT SUITABLE FOR OPEN DATAMAP EXAMPLE
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SUITABLE FOR OPEN DATAMAP EXAMPLE
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MAKING OPEN DATA WORK
Open Data License
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OPEN DATA
5stardata.info
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IMPROVING OPEN DATA
inkdroid.org/journal/2010/06/04/the-5-stars-of-open-linked-data/
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THE VALUE OF OPEN DATA
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WHY IS OPEN DATA IMPORTANT
• Economies of Scale • Value of Data • Cost of Using Data
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WHY IS OPEN DATA IMPORTANT
DO MORE W/ LESS
http://bit.ly/odata_rprt
Student PortalAbD/PbD Strategy(Colin Bell)
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WHY APIS?
An Enterprise Architecture Interlude
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IMPROVING OPEN DATA
inkdroid.org/journal/2010/06/04/the-5-stars-of-open-linked-data/
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A DATA USER STORY
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API: APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE
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API: APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE
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OPEN DATA @ UWATERLOO
Fall 2009• Nathan lobbies with
others at Student Technology Advisory Committee re Portal/Open Data
March 2010• Presentation at
High Level Computing Committees UCIST/CTSC
Fall 2010• Jeff Verkoeyen’s
uwdata.ca becomes official
Aug 2011• Kartik Talwar
creates api.youwaterloo.ca
Feb 2012• api.uwaterloo.ca
becomes official
Open Data @ uwaterloo Timeline
2012• Nathan Joins IST full time• Open-Data powered
Uwflow.com:a student-built course-selection tool launches
2013• V2 launches• Drupal-Powered Content
Management System is leveraged to deliver Open Data for use in Student Portal
2014• Open Data-powered
Student Portal launches;• mandate to bring
api.uwaterloo.ca deeper into the enterprise
2015• Campus Map Project
(powered by Open Data) is in development
• Student Portal project continues to further the momentum of Open Data
Open Data @ uwaterloo Timeline
CORE AREAS OF SERVICE OF CURRENT API
Open Data API
Student Engagement
(Portal)
Core IT Service (WCMS)
For Students by Students
Emerging Academic
Use
uWaterlooGitHub
github.com/uwaterloo
IRL Community with
DemoCamps
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APPLIED EXAMPLE
GOOSE WATCH
BACK to April 9, 2013
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Three Days PRIORAppeal For Data
THE STUDENT SUCCESS OFFICE SWINGS IN ACTION TO PROTECT STUDENTS
Three Days PRIOR Sketch/Prototype
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Mid Afternoon the Day BeforeThe endpoint launches
THE UWATERLOO COMMUNITY S W I N G S I N TO A C T I O N TO R E Q U E S T / D E L I V E R D ATA
Two Days PRIORThe reddit Data Request
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THE RESPONSE
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PROGRESS!
5stardata.info
API
PNG
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APPLIED EXAMPLE
Exam Schedule
Disclaimer
Community Created Tools
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PROGRESS!
5stardata.info
API
PNG
Official Portal – Exam Widget
portal.uwaterloo.ca
PublicDigital Signage
steelcase.com
Official Portal – Portal Now
Just-In-Timeportal.uwaterloo.ca
Push Notifications
getpebble.com
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WHY IT’S IMPORTANT (EXAMPLES)
Food Services News and Events CO-OP WATpark New Campus
Map
Tutors Study Space Services Office Hours Opportunities
Awards Publication Github
University of Waterloo WCMS Create Once Publish Everyone COPE Strategy(Andrew McAlorum)
News and Events
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Food ServicesLocations and Hours
Daily menuNutritional Information
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CO-OP DataEmployer Info-Sessions
Career Centre Workshops
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TutorsFind a Tutor for a courseSee their availability and
get help
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WATParkSee live parking lot capacity
Get updates on opening and closing hours
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GithubStudents Contributing Data
Students submitting datasets
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New Campus Map
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THE OPEN DATA ENGINE
(Demand-First)• Exam Schedule• CO-OP workshops• Tutors• Food Services
(Supply-First)• Services• News Events• Awards• Publication
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QUESTIONS?
api.uwaterloo.ca
