Educational Open Source Software Programs

Educational Open Source Software

Listed below are some possible open source software applications for Southern and they are all Free.

1. Firefox – Very stable Internet Browser similar to Internet Explorer - http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
2. Open Office – Same as Microsoft Office - http://www.openoffice.org/
3. Moodle – Course management software for possible online courses - http://moodle.org/
4. Scribus –Desktop Publish Software http://www.scribus.net/
5. Picasa – Photo editing program - http://picasa.google.com/features/index.html
6. GIMP – Photo editing program - http://www.gimp.org/
7. CMap Tools – Concept –Mapping Tools - http://cmap.ihmc.us/
8. Nvu – Web Page Editor - http://www.nvu.com/index.php

There are many more, just do a Google search on open source and you will find a wealth of information. Also check out http://www.schoolforge.net/ to learn more.

I look forward to talking about the educational benefits of open source with you.