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LTEC 647c

Free & Open-Source Software in Education


Roles, impacts, and potential of free and open-source software for educational institutions and their constituents.
Preparing for Class

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  1. Module 1

    Introduction

    The history, philosophy, and legalities of free and open-source software; with key questions for educational technologists.


    1. Lesson 1.1 What is FOSS?Edit this lesson
    2. Lesson 1.2 Source Code & User RightsEdit this lesson
    3. Lesson 1.3 Copyright, CopyleftEdit this lesson
  2. Module 2

    Schools & Community

    The motivations, benefits, challenges and practicalities of F/OSS initiatives in educational institutions.


    1. Lesson 2.1 Why is FOSS Compelling?Edit this lesson
    2. Lesson 2.2 FOSS In SchoolsEdit this lesson
    3. Lesson 2.3 Technology ManagementEdit this lesson
    4. Lesson 2.4 Motivation & CommunitiesEdit this lesson
  3. Module 3

    Technically Speaking

    Hands-on exercises with high-leverage F/OSS projects, and issues faced by implementers.


    1. Lesson 3.1 Open StandardsEdit this lesson
    2. Lesson 3.2 LibreOffice & ODFEdit this lesson
    3. Lesson 3.3 LinuxEdit this lesson
    4. Lesson 3.4 Virtualization & LinuxEdit this lesson
    5. Lesson 3.5 Cloud and MobileEdit this lesson
    6. Lesson 3.6 Image ManipulationEdit this lesson
  4. Module 4

    All Kinds of Open

    Other "open" movements are helping educators do more


    1. Lesson 4.1 Open Content & Open AccessEdit this lesson
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