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- 1. How Does OpenSource Software Facilitate Education?
- 2. SOFTWARE THAT CAN BE ACQUIRED FREE OR FOR A SMALL FEE FROM PARTICIPATING VENDORS. WHAT IS OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE:
- 3. Module 1 Inthis module we will discuss Open Source software.
- 4. How Open Sourcesoftware is organized
- 5. Available open sourcesoftware for schools
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- 8. http://www.howstuffworks.com/question435.htm Www.opensource.org/osd.html What does open source mean
- 9. www.oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/opensourcesoftware.xml Whatis open source software?
- 10. Anyone can seethe programming code, change the code and market and/or sell the resulting edited code in whatever way they want. Therefore one software may have many versions by different authors. Programmers will rewrite codes to suit their specific needs. WHAT IS OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE:
- 11. Available Open SourceProducts for Schools Open Office is a popular office suite comparable to
- 12. Microsoft Office. www. openoffice.org Foxfire Internet Browser – www.foxfire.com Linux Operating System -www.linux.com Moodle Course Management System – www.moodle.org Click on Icon to visit website
- 13. Biblio Library ManagementSystem http://obiblio.sourceforge.net/ Type Faster Typing Tutor -Http:// www.typefastertypingtutor.com/ Markus Online grading system, report cards/grades/ID- http://www.markusproject.org/ Reference : http://www.datamation.com/open-source/65-open-source-apps-that-replace-popular-education-software-1.html Available Open Source Products for Schools Click on Icon to visit website
- 14. ● For schoolsthat have limited or no money for technology, open source software can provide excellent software at little or no cost. What Role Can Open Source Play in Education? ● T his software can help to improve the functioning of a school and increase productivity. ● A school maybe able find a developer who is willing to tailor a specific program to their needs.
- 15. LINUX V WINDOWS LINUX WINDOWS Cost Free $100+ Reliability Very Good Good Installing Operating System Difficult Easy Application Software Many -Free Many - $$$ Desktop Publishing Yes Yes Security Excellent Poor Running Printer Software Poor Very good. Home or Business Use Yes Yes Support Yes, Online, books,Docs Yes,built in help section
- 16. LINUX V WINDOWS Linux is an open source product that is well suited for business users, but can be difficult to set up for Home users. It is said to be a very stable system with very few, if any viruses. Laptops and Desktops can be purchase with Linux already loaded from some stores. OPERATING SYSTEMS
- 17. LINUX V WINDOWS Windows is the most popular operating system available for a price.
- 18. Click the linkbelow and watch the video about the difference between the products. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHCDU-CUoaQ OPERATING SYSTEMS
- 19. Purpose Proprietary OpenSource Software Operating System Window http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home Linux www.linux.com / www.ubuntu.com Desktop publishing, Word Processor, Spreadsheet Presentations, Database Microsoft Office www.office.microsoft.com Open Office www.Openoffice.org Library Management Follett/Destiny http://www.follettsoftware.com/library-management-systems OpenBiblio www.obiblio.sourceforge.net Grade book/Attendance Smartweb http://www,smartwebtk.com Schooltool www.schooltool.org Internet Browser Internet Explorer http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home Fox fire www.mozillafoxfire.com SOFTWARE CHOICE PROPRIETARY V OPEN SOURCE
- 20. FAITH INTIGRATION TheEllen G. White Estate Inc. has made available many of her books online free of cost.
- 21. Students are beable to research and print.
- 22. website gives indepth knowledge of the Seventh Day Adventist Beliefs according to the bible and commentary on bible. Click icon to visit website http://www.whiteestate.org/
- 23. Free website offersbible answers to many topics concerning the bible.
- 24. Free publications thatcan be downloaded or mailed upon request.
- 25. Students will beable to ask personal questions and get emailed or mailed responses. FAITH INTIGRATION WWW.AMAZING FACTS.ORG Click Icon to visit website
- 26. Open Source Helpfor Schools The British Open Source Schools organization provides support of schools using open source software at: https://opensourceschools.org.uk/which-open-source-software-should-schools-use.html
- 27. Open Source Helpfor Schools Openoptions is a website that discusses the pros and cons of using open Source programs. It discusses applications, their uses for students parents, teachers and administrator. http://www.netc.org/openoptions/
- 28. Conclusion From theinternet research I have undertaken, I believe that one can operate a school using only open source software.
- 29. All the softwarethat a school might need to performs major activities are available free of cost. The website Datmation has 65 Open Source educational software documented. www.datamation.com/open-source/65-open=source-apps-that=replace=popular-education-software-1.html
- 30. Conclusion It isrecommended that the school have someone available that can offer technical support .
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- 35. Facilitator Dr. JulesPagna Disso