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Open Source Technologies for Schools Open Source Technologies for Schools

It is my philosophy that if we teach students strategies for learning that involve technology, that we should use technology that is available to all kids. 

Open Source Technologies are available to all and match my philosophy.

The following technologies are used in my school and available for all.  Some technologies have been used more than others. The links that I am providing are links to download the software.  Please email me if you have any issues.

Just click on the image to begin the download process.

Web Browser
Get Firefox
Office Suites
Download Open Office


 Neo-Office - open office for Macs

Create a Google Account to play with Google Docs and SpreadsheetsGoogle Docs and Spreadsheets (not open source, but free)
Record and Sound Editing Software
Graphic Arts

(just like Photoshop)

For Windows:
Tux Paint Program to Install
Tux Paint Stamp Installer

For Mac:
Tux Paint Program to Install
Tux Paint Stamp Installer
Visual Mapping
Cmap Visual Mapping Tools
Photo Sharing
picasa - photo organizing tool
(not open source, but free)





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