Free+software+for+schools

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Why

 * How would you like to be able to give every student the tools to continue with their learning outside of the school?
 * Do you see students being independent learners as a priority?
 * Is equitable access to learning resources a priority for you?
 * Have you ever wondered why you have never heard of this free software before?
 * Are you concerned about the level of piracy in our community?

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Where do I get the free software?
The Open Disc http://www.theopendisc.com/

The Open Education Disc This software builds on the OpenDisc and is aimed directly at schools and students aged 10-21+ giving the necessary tools to help them complete homework/coursework assignments. The software has been specially selected by school teachers to provide for the everyday software needs

Implementation Strategy

 * 1) Make your own version of the Open Education Disc or simply use the downloaded version
 * 2) Get the disc label from the CD and modify with your school logo
 * 3) Install the software on all the computers in your school
 * 4) Give a copy of the CD to every student that enrols in your school
 * 5) Tell them that it is also OK and legal to give copies of the CD to other family and friends
 * 6) Use this as an opportunity to make the point talk up the fact that your schools sees access and equity as well as facilitating independent learning as a very high priority