On Thu, 2007-08-16 at 10:16 +0100, Michael Devenish wrote: > Hi, > > I've just noticed that the OpenEducationCD has recently been released. > This is based on TheOpenCD and contains open source software selected > for its educational use. More details, including a case study of a > school in East London, can be found here: > > http://www.theopencd.org/education > > Regards, > > Michael Devenish
This is a good resource. What would be nice would be a portable apps version for USB flash RAM like http://portableapps.com/ I was at NAACE yesterday and one of the office staff asked me if I knew of any free software for making pdf files. I used my USB with portable apps to run OOo on her computer opened her Word document and exported to pdf. She was still nervous about putting some "unknown" office suite on her computer but I showed her the web site and how to get OOo so hopefully she will get the courage to do it. One of the most important open source apps for education is Moodle. Putting Moodle courses or links on an education disc might also help promote open source more widely. http://moodle.theingots.org/course/view.php?id=4 The first lesson of the course starts here http://moodle.theingots.org/mod/resource/view.php?inpopup=true&id=30 The course here is Creative Commons Share a like licensed and teaches about open systems including open source, copyright and patents. It can be used to support Gold INGOT certification or on its own. If anyone wants to take it for the Open CD or any other purpose they are welcome to. There are some specific bits about OOo but it covers things like how to get and install Ubuntu and understanding why open systems are important. Since the Gold INGOT is now accredited by QCA, students can get points for learning about open source and get the supporting learning materials freely (Hopefully they will participate in the community and help us produce more). Ian -- New QCA Accredited IT Qualifications www.theINGOTs.org You have received this email from the following company: The Learning Machine Limited, Reg Office, 36 Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AQ. Reg No: 05560797, Registered in England and Wales. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
