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.