Explore an application

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Welcome to the world of free and open software applications The digital world is full of offerings, software applications, web tools, digital resources and is open to teachers and students to dive into it and learn. Such learning is not only becoming familiar and comfortable and competent in the use of different digital methods, but also strengthening ones own capabilities for self-learning and peer based learning. This page gives you an organized representation of the different software applications used in the textbook, organized by the themes of ICT. You can learn every tool as and when you require its functions. You can also independently explore the applications as well! This section intentionally includes many applications, which you may learn at your pace and inclination!

Basic digital literacy Explore a computer About your computer : Get to know your computer hardware and software Learn Ubuntu Operating system : An operating system powers devices, with Ubuntu as a flexible Open source (FOSS)alternative to Windows. Learn Tux Typing To learn 10 fingers typing Learn Tux Paint Fun drawing tool and to help beginners get comfortable with mouse Learn VLC Player Media player : is an application that plays audio and video files.	ICT for connecting and learning Learn Firefox A web browser to search and explore information online Learn Thunderbird An email app to send, receive, and organize emails easily. Learn Moodle A platform to create and manage online courses and its resources for students. Learn BigBlueButton A webinar tool for online classes and meetings with live video, digital whiteboard and interaction.
ICT for generic resource creation (text) Learn Gedit Text editor : Its a simple, user-friendly tool for creating and editing text with a clean interface. Learn Freeplane To create concept maps (mind maps) to organize and share ideas. Learn wisemapping Web based online tool to create concept maps (mind maps) to organize and share ideas. Learn Libreoffice Writer Word Document : Create and edit word documents Learn LibreOffice Calc Spreadsheet: organizes, analysis, visualization, and publishing data through tables and graphs. Learn LibreOffice Impress Slideshow : To create and edit slideshow presentations Learn LibreOffice Math Formula editor : To create mathematical and scientific expressions within LibreOffice documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and drawings Learn PDF Shuffler PDF organizer : Merge and rearrange pages in a PDF Learn Okular Open and read different types of documents	ICT for generic resource creation (graphic) Learn ScreenShot Simple screenshot application Learn Kolor Paint Simple Paint application Learn MyPaint Simple Image editor Learn Tupi 2D Animator software for children Learn GIMP Image manipulator : Advance image editor Learn Inkscape Illustrator / Designing tool : Advance Illustrator and graphic designing tool Learn Sozi Zooming presentation editor and player
ICT for generic resource creation (audiovisual) Learn Audacity Audio editor : Edit audios, single & multitrack editing Learn H5P Interactive Content : Create and edit web based interactive content Learn Vokoscreen Screen recorder : Screen record your computer Learn Kdenlive Video editor : Create and edit your videos Learn Kazam A software for screencasting and to screen capture Learn Open Shot video Editor Simple video editor : Create and edit your videos	ICT for resource creation - subject specific (maths and science) Learn Geogebra This interactive tool combines geometry and algebra to create visual representations of mathematical concepts. Learn Robo-comp as#s Online geometry tool for simulating constructions with ruler, compass, and protractor, allowing unlimited animated views Learn TurtleBlocks Simple tool that lets you program a robotic turtle to create artistic designs, combining geometry and art Learn PhET Interactive science simulations that help students explore concepts dynamically, making learning more engaging and adaptable for classroom use. Learn Stellarium An applications turns your computer into a 3D planetarium, simulating the night sky as seen with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope. Learn Kalzium Kalzium is a periodic table software for KDE, providing detailed information on 103 elements, including atomic data, discovery history, and customizable displays. Learn Avogadro Avogadro is a cross-platform molecule editor for chemistry, modeling, and bioinformatics with high-quality rendering and plugins. Learn Easy Java Simulation An application tool for creating computer simulations without coding, focusing on equations and concepts while handling Java programming automatically.
ICT for resource creation - subject specific (social science and languages) Learn Marble A virtual globe and world atlas that lets users explore Earth, zoom, pan, and access Wikipedia links for more information. Learn KGeography A educational game for learning political geography, part of the KDE educational project. Learn KLetters KLettres helps children and adults learn the alphabet and basic syllables in various languages. Learn KWordquiz A versatile flashcard program for learning vocabulary and other subjects. Learn Kanagram An application of word game with built-in and customizable word lists across various categories. Learn Translators It helps to learn different languages and translation the documents. Learn Dictionaries Aard Dictionary is a free, fast word lookup tool supporting multiple dictionaries and languages with efficient storage. Learn OSM OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative : An editable world map created as an alternative to restricted map data.	ICT for resource creation - publishing Learn Flickr # Flickr is an image and video hosting platform for sharing, embedding, and hosting photos, widely used by bloggers and researchers. Learn Google Photos # An cloud storage space to store your photos Learn Wikimedia Commons Its an Commons is an online repository of free-use images, sound, and media files by the Wikimedia Foundation. Learn GoogleDrive # An cloud storage space to store all your files and documents Learn Youtube # Its an web video platform for watching, sharing, and uploading educational, entertaining, and informational content with interactive features like likes, comments, and subscriptions. Learn Soundcloud Its an global audio platform for uploading, recording, promoting, and sharing original sounds. Learn Slideshare SlideShare is a web based application for sharing presentations Learn Geogebratube GeoGebraTube is a material-sharing platform designed for the GeoGebra community's needs. Learn Mediawiki Its an wiki software powering Wikipedia and many other wikis, built with PHP and a database for content storage.

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Navigating across the applications

Click on Explore an application to get a list of all applications you can explore. You can click on any of the links on this page to open the application you want to explore

Each of the nodes in the mind map below will link to a strand of technology learning. "Click to Learn" on a particular node (on the red arrow) to navigate to that application. Happy Exploring!!

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Teachers toolkit

You can refer to the 'Teachers' toolkit to create OER using FOSS applications', to self-learn how to use text, image, animation, audio and video editors to create and revise OER. You can also learn how to publish OER created by you, on your own site, or on popular OER sites.