Open Source in Schools

Empowering Young Tech Creators





What is Open Source?



Open Source software gives users the freedom to use, study, modify, and share software openly.

It's built on transparency, collaboration, and learning-by-doing — ideal values for education.





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A 20-Hour Program to Introduce Open Source Thinking


Designed by experts from Europe

Why Schools Must Embrace FOSS.


  • Cost-Effective - No licensing fees
  • Skill Building - Students learn how technology really works
  • Community Learning - Encourages teamwork, contribution, and global collaboration
  • Ethical Technology - Respects privacy and freedom
  • Digital Literacy - Real-world tech skills, early on



Program Overview


Week 1

Open Source & Digital Safety

Open source philosophy, freedom, safe AI & social media

Week 2

Linux for Students

Install, navigate, and script with Linux

Week 3

 LibreOffice & Nextcloud

Document creation, data skills, collaboration tools


Week 4

Python & Game Programming

Code basics, logic, and building a playable game




Real Impact in the Classroom

  • Collaborate via Nextcloud Hub
  • Use LibreOffice instead of MS Office
  • Learn Python by making real games
  • Cultivate critical thinking with Linux-based systems
  • Introduce safe, ethical AI practices early


Open Source Builds Values

  • Freedom To explore, build, and share
  • Community  Students can contribute to real global projects
  • Transparency  Learn how systems actually work
  • Equity  No barriers due to software costs
  • By adopting open source, schools plant seeds of innovation, independence, and integrity in young minds.








Tools We Use


LibreOffice

Open document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools

Linux

Open and secure operating system

Python

Friendly language to start coding

Nextcloud

Safe file sharing and collaboration


GIMP

Free, open-source image editing app

Audacity

Free audio editing software






What's in it for Students?

  • Understand the ethics and power of digital freedom
  • Learn teamwork and contribution through real open source projects
  • Gain practical tech and programming skills
  • Develop confidence using non-proprietary tools for everyday work
  • TOGETHER, LET'S BRING OPEN SOURCE INTO THE CLASSROOM.