Listed below are either Open Source software or freeware that is installed on the pedagogical computers in our school board. You can download and install these from the connecting links provided.
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Audacity An audio recorder and editor. Can be used to create Pod-casts, "radio" ads, etc. Can output MP3 files. |
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Celestia A space simulation program that lets you explore the universe in 3 dimensions. Travel through the galaxy. http://www.shatters.net/celestia/
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Cmap A graphical mind mapping tool. |
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GeoGebra A dynamic Mathematics tool that joins geometry, algebra and calculus. |
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GeoNext Another dynamic Mathematics tool. Helps visualize mathematical constructions. |
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GIMP GIMP is an image manipulation program that lets you do photo retouching and image authoring. |
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Google Earth Provides satellite imagery of earth including terrain, roads, wikipedia links to info about key places, photos, etc. |
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Google Sketchup Allows student to explore 3D drafting and drawing in a very easy format. |
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NVU
NVU is a WYSIWYG HTML editor. |
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OpenOffice OpenOffice is a suite of tools that allows you to do Word Processing, Spread sheets, Presentations and more. Compatible with Microsoft Office. |
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Seashore Seashore is an os X native basic image editor. |
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Scribus Scribus is a desktop Publishing software (page layouts, brochures, etc.) |
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Stellarium Stellarium turns your computer into a planetarium. Provides a very realistic night time sky based on your co-ordinates. |
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Wiimote This software works in combination with a Wiimote, a whiteboard and a projector to create a low cost interactive whiteboard. http://www.uweschmidt.org/wiimote-whiteboard
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