Useful Open Source Platforms for Educators

1. Google docs

Google docs is an open source application that allows the user to create documents and spreadsheets which can be edited online. What is great about Google docs is that whatever that the user creates under their google account can be accessed at any computer or a web browser. Google docs also allows the user to share their documents with others which can then be edited by others.

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2. GIMP

Gimp is an open source that allows the user to manipulate images. From recreational to a professional use, GIMP is a useful tool when it comes to editing photos and images.

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3. Quizlet

Quizlet is a learning tool that allows students to study more effectively using flashcards, games and learning tools. It allows students to quiz themselves with the materials they are learning in class, and it also allows teachers to make learning more engaging and fun for students. Quizlet helps students retain information.

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4. Scratch

Scratch, as a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab, is an open source programming language and online community where the user can create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. Scratch is designed for young people to learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.