Foss Free and Open Source Software

Foss Free and Open Source Software

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    FOSS: Free and Open Source Software, our latest series in computer science for classes 1 to 8, is based on Edubuntu 14.04. It covers all essential areas of computer science, including computer basics, office applications, creative software, programming concepts, and the Internet.

    Foss Free and Open Source Software

    Foss Free and Open Source Software

    FOSS: Free and Open Source Software, our latest series in computer science for classes 1 to 8, is based on Edubuntu 14.04. It covers all essential areas of computer science, including computer basics, office applications, creative software, programming concepts, and the Internet.

    Authors and Contributors

    Sangeeta Panchal and Alka Sabharwal

    At the primary level, the series focuses on presenting the basics of computers and the Edubuntu operating system, in addition to software such as Tux Typing, Tux Paint, gedit, GCompris, Scratch, KTurtle, LibreOffice Writer, Impress, and Calc. Students are also introduced to the Internet. At the middle school level, the students learn BASIC-256, Tupi (animation software), OpenShot (video editing software), GIMP, Inkscape, HTML 5, LibreOffice Base, and advanced features of Calc. Computer networks, more about the Internet, computer viruses, and the basics of app development are also discussed at this level.

    Books 1 to 8

    Foss Free and Open Source Software includes:

    • Primary
    • Middle
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    Foss Free and Open Source Software

    Welcome to the Foss Free and Open Source Software teachers site! Here you will find extra resources to help you when using {1} in your class.

    The online resources include a wide range of textbook-linked exercises like skill based worksheets, lesson plans, question bank with answer key, value-based questions, unit based assignments, practice worksheets, formative assessment ideas, open text-based assessments, project work ideas, and much more.

    You'll need your Oxford ID login details to access these resources.

    If you are not already signed in, you will be required to sign in with your Oxford ID login details or register and fill up a detailed registration form for accessing resources. Teaching resources are password protected and recommended for user teachers only. We follow a rigorous validation process for providing access. It usually takes 48 hours to validate these accounts. Your Institute can be contacted for verification, so please share authentic contact details and email address.

    Welcome to the Foss Free and Open Source Software teachers site! Here you will find extra resources to help you when using {1} in your class.

    You'll need your Oxford ID login details to access these resources.

    If you are not already signed in, you will be required to sign in with your Oxford ID login details or register and fill up a detailed registration form for accessing resources. Teaching resources are password protected and recommended for user teachers only. We follow a rigorous validation process for providing access. It usually takes 48 hours to validate these accounts. Your Institute can be contacted for verification, so please share authentic contact details and email address.