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Episode 10: Open Minded

In this episode we talk with Rob Ruberry and Jason Hando, two Australian teachers that have a good deal of experience with such Open Source tools as Joomla, Mambo and Moodle. We discuss how these tools could fit into your school and about the pros and cons of Open Source software generally.

Open Source software holds some interesting possibilities for education. With some amazing products around that are generally completely free to use, it’s no wonder that more and more schools are starting to look seriously at GNU/GPL Open Source as a viable alternative to the common proprietary software model.

Some links to the tools, people and ideas mentioned in this episode…

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2 Responses to “Episode 10: Open Minded”

  1. rrube1 Says:
    June 18th, 2007 at 3:54 pm

    Chris,

    Thanks for the opportunity to share insights into Joomla and Open Source software in schools.

    Those listeners that may be interested in viewing some of the Education Queensland Joomla sites may wish to visit the links below.

    Banksia Beach State Primary School

    http://bankbeacss.eq.edu.au

    ICT Learning Innovation Centre

    http://ictlic.eq.edu.au/wcmss

    Varsity College

    http://varsitycollege.eq.edu.au/wcmss

    Tagai College

    http://tagaisc.eq.edu.au/wcmss/

    Wooloowin State School

    http://wooloowinss.eq.edu.au/wcmss/

    Thanks again,

    Rob.

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    July 4th, 2007 at 5:32 am

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