Open Source in Schools

Empowering Young Tech Creators

Let us  show you how students can get started with open source development.

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.

Why Schools Must Embrace Open Source

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

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.

A 20-Hour Program to Introduce Open Source Thinking

Designed by experts from Europe

Program Overview

A hands-on learning journey designed for students from middle school onwards:

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

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.