This presentation describes how to use open source software and free online tools for teaching and learning. It also introduce the Project CEDAFEC. A presentation at Software Freedom day, Oye Ekiti Nigeria

1. AES Concept
www.aesconcept.com
Embedding free online
tools and open source
software in learning and
teaching
Emmanuel Sofolahan
Project CEDAFEC
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2. D ow n loa d t h is
P r es en t a t ion
http://www.aesconcept.com/downloads
C on t a ct – aesconcept@gmail.com
2348038089779
2348054136774
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3. W h a t t o exp ect …
At the end of this presentation, everyone should be able to:
➔
Understand the capabilities of ICT and its educational
usage.
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Identify lack of awareness and cost as the major
impediments to ICT usage.
➔ Identify available alternatives through open source
software and free on-line tools
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Utilize these software and tools for learning and
teaching
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Understand What is Project CEDAFEC
➔ What we do at AES Concept
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4. “Technology is not
inherently good or bad,
the outcome depends on
how it is used”
- Ajit T.J
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5. Definition
What is ICT
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6. What is ICT?
ICT
(Information and Communications Technology)
“These are the computing and communications
facilities and features that variously support teaching,
learning and a range of activities in education.”
Hardware Software
CPUs, printers, digital Text editors, databases,
cameras and audio, etc. e-mails, spreadsheets,
Internet, browsers, CAD
software, etc.
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7. USAGES OF ICT IN
EVERYDAY LIFE
EDUCATION Banking
ICT
Industry Business
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8. IMPEDIMENTS TO ICT
USAGE IN EDUCATION
Lack of Awareness
Internet Usage
Insufficient ICT projects
Content and Curriculum
Lack of technical support
High cost of software
Lack of ICT facilities, Internet and electricity problem
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9. Solutions/Alternatives
What do you think
is the way out of
these impediments?
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10. ●
In essence:
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OS source codes are freely assessable
and modifiable.
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Anybody can use it
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Full definition can be found at
www.opensource.org
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11. In Contrast
● Proprietary
● Software that has restrictions on use, distribution and
modification
● Freeware
● There is no fee to use but you cannot study, modify, or
redistribute
● Shareware
● Obtained free of charge for a certain amount of time
then a payment is requested after the trial period
● Public domain
● No laws restrict any use
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12. Benefits of Open Source
You can modify the software
( to your specific needs – there are lots of control and eventually satisfaction)
Can increase the quality of the software
No forced updates or license
(renewal purchase)
Global collaboration with skilled developers
Cost saving – the application is free!
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13. Disadvantages of Open
Source
Administration and support
lack software resources and documentation
Lack of time to really learn the software
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14. List of a few out there…
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15. What are we expected to do with
all these in the curriculum?
Use to support and enhance
learning
teaching
in all subject areas
(where appropriate)
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16. Why?
There is a clear evidence that
ICT, when used well,
Improves attainment in all subjects
Improves reading & creativity
Makes learning fun
Makes teaching effective etc.
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17. Open & Free Technology for
Classroom
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18. Using Open & Free Technology
in the Classrooms
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19. Using Open & Free Technology
in the Classrooms
Online Tools - Wikis Online Tools – Flickr
As a Classroom Website and Resource To add information into images
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20. G oogle
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21. to your school:
“Project CEDAFEC”
What is Project CEDAFEC?
Project CEDAFEC is an ICT initiative
intended for Nur-Primary & JSS
students. It is aimed at giving every
child the advantage of computer
education using open source software
and free on-line tools
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22. Features…
Open and Free
Targets Nur-Primary and JSS (K-12) students
(With emphasized attention given to under represented children, female gender and students having special needs)
Integrates with class-room contents
Enhance & enrich the national curriculum
Improves reading & makes learning fun
Improves problem solving creativity
Attends to the need of every child
to your school:
“Project CEDAFEC”
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23. Powered by
AES Concept
AES Concept provides ICT,
training and marketing services
for small businesses, schools,
religious institutions and non-
profit organizations...
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24. How We Facilitate
Project CEDAFEC
Awareness
Develop Project Curriculum
Administration and support
Training
Monitoring and Evaluation
Outsourcing of donors to give:
computers, connectivity, Computer labs.
ICT systems development for schools
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25. Donate >>
Financial support
Computers
Connection (Internet Service)
Computer Lab.
Others
Volunteer:
Volunteer to work with us in your state
www.cedafec.blogspot.com/p/get-involved.html
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26. Our Solutions @
AES Concept
ICT Services
Web solutions and applications
mobile and embedded applications
Cloud solutions
hardware consulting and sales
Training
ICT Strategic Training,
Application development,
Business Development
marketing and New media
Marketing
DirectMail Marketing | BB Broadcast
SMS Marketing | Social Media Marketing
B2B marketing | Viral marketing
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27. Thank you!
Lots more available on
our website: www.aesconcept.com
Emmanuel Sofolahan
0803-808-9779
@aesconcept aesconcept aesconcept
Project
CEDAFEC
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