Group 13: "Open Source"
Working together using this wiki
Think of this wiki as a shared online whiteboard. Your entire group can share information using this wiki, making your research accessible to everyone. Play around with this wiki: Notice how you can add comments to a page, see what people have changed, and edit all the text.
Group members
- Jeni M.
- Mary
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Online Resources
- My del.icio.us links on open source
- The Open Source Initiave contains lots of information, links, and background to learn more about open source
- K-12 Open Technologies website is designed specifically for educators
Make it work for YOU: Download an open source application, such as Stellarium, and try it out with your students.
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On AND offline
Posting
Explore
Network
Social platform
Open template
Users share & design
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Community
Everyone!
The Big Question
1. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages to using open source applications in public schools?
Advantage: hands-on activities and lessons that all can use; keeps everyone organized
Disadvantage: teachers must monitor what is being posted to ensure that open source applications are not misused
2. How would YOU use Open Source in the classroom?
poetry workshops
Stellarium for exploring the constellations & examining the changes that occur over time
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