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= = =Open Source Software:Quick and Easy AT Solutions for All=

MATN Presentation May, 2008

By: BJ Gallagher, Ph D.



Discuss improving learning skills in students with and without disabilities using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. The use of free open source software solutions will be shared as part of the learning process.
 * Objectives:**

These solutions address the intrinsic motivation of our students in the 21st century to make the following equation true… LEARNING = FUN

A “Makes Sense” Approach to a Differentiated Classroom UDL calls for: //Multiple means of representation,// to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge, //Multiple means of expression,// to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, //Multiple means of engagement,// to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation.
 * Universal Design for Learning (UDL)**

Students struggle because of… Learning disabilities such as dyslexia •English language barriers •Emotional or behavioral problems •Lack of interest or engagement •Sensory and physical disabilities

UDL is a blueprint for creating flexible goals, methods, materials, and assessments that accommodate learner differences. For more information and examples visit http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/
 * What is UDL?**

“Free software” is a matter of liberty, not price. To understand the concept, you should think of “free” as in “free speech,” not as in “free beer.” Copyright © 2004, 2005, 2006 Free Software Foundation, Inc.


 * DEFINITIONS:**


 * Free Software Software** that comes with permission for anyone to use, copy, and distribute, either verbatim or with modifications, either free or for a fee. The source code is available. •//freely modifiable and redistributable software//Open Source Software Not exactly the same class of software as free software. Some licenses are accepted that may be considered too restrictive, and there are free software licenses that are not accepted. However, the differences in extension of the category are small. Nearly all free software is open source, and nearly all open source software is free.

Software that is not copyrighted. If the source code is in the public domain, that is a special case of non-[|copylefted free software]. Some copies or modified versions may not be free at all. An executable program can be in the public domain but the source code is not available. This is not free software, because free software requires accessibility of source code. Most free software is not in the public domain; it is copyrighted, and the copyright holders have legally given permission for everyone to use it in freedom, using a free software license.
 * Public Domain Software**

“**Public domain**" is a legal term and means, precisely, "not copyrighted".

Software that is not copyrighted. If the source code is in the public domain, that is a special case of [|non-] [|copylefted free software]. Some copies or modified versions may not be free at all. An executable program can be in the public domain but the source code is not available. This is not free software, because free software requires accessibility of source code. Most free software is not in the public domain; it is copyrighted, and the copyright holders have legally given permission for everyone to use it in freedom, using a free software license.

“Public domain" is a legal term and means, precisely, "not copyrighted".

is free software whose distribution terms do not let redistributors add any additional restrictions when they redistribute or modify the software. Every copy of the software, even if it has been modified, must be free software.
 * Copylefted Software Copylefted** software

Comes from the author with permission to redistribute and modify, and also to add additional restrictions to it.
 * Non-copylefted Free Software**

http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/philosophy.html
 * Philosophy**

http://directory.fsf.org/
 * Directory of free software packages**


 * Examples of Free Software/Open Source**

Linux Online http://www.linux.org/ FreeBSD http://www.freebsd.org/ OpenBSD http://www.openbsd.org/ NetBSD http://www.netbsd.org/ GNU/Hurd http://www.fsf.org/software/hurd/hurd.html
 * Operating Systems**

Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird http://www.mozilla.org/
 * Web Browsers**

First Organize password protected groups AirSet [|www.airset.com]
 * Organization**

•Directory http://directory.fsf.org/education/ •Elementary http://directory.fsf.org/education/elementary/
 * Educational Software**

•KID U Entertainment http://edu.kde.org/
 * Entertainment**

Open Office http://www.openoffice.org/ KOffice http://www.koffice.org/ AbiWord http://www.abisource.com/download/ Notepad ++ [|http://notepad]plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm Winlibre http://www.winlibre.com/en/Free
 * Productivity Tools**

•FreeMind http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page#Get_a_taste_of_FreeMind •Jarnal http://www.dklevine.com/general/software/tc1000/jarnal.htm
 * Mind Mapping Software**

Record and share audio files Juice • http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php Odeo • [|http://odeo.com]

•Blogs [|http://www.blogger.com] •Bloglines (Helps keep track of blogs & updates) [|http://www.bloglines.com] •Wikis [|http://pbwiki.com] •Del.icio.us (Social bookmarking) [|http://del.icio.us]
 * Social Media**

Desktop applications to the browser •SurveyMonkey (create, deploy and analyze surveys) [|http://www.surveymonkey.com] •Writely (word processor allowing sharing and simultaneous editing) [|http://www.writely.com] •JotSpot (spreadsheet allowing sharing and editing) [|http://www.jot.com] •Gliffy (draw and share diagrams) [|http://www.gliffy.com]
 * Webtop Applications**

•Skype (free global telephony) [|http://www.skype.com]
 * Phones**

•OATS Project: •Vision - provide “a one-stop “shop” for end users, clinicians and open-source developers to meet, exchange notes, promote new ideas, develop new software and download reliable open-source AT software.” [|http://www.oatsoft.org] Copyright © 2004-2007 by [|The OATS Project Consortium].
 * Open Source Assistive Technology (AT) Software**


 * Browse Software**

[|**Browse software based on the need that it meets**] [|**Browse software by the type of software**] [|**Or see all software by title**]


 * Available Projects:**

• **[|Text input Projects]** • **[|Communication]** • **[|Using the Mouse]** • **[|Viewing the screen]** • **[|Accessing the Web]** • **[|Symbols]** • **[|Alternative Access]** • **[|Learning and Education]** • **[|General Tools]** • [|**Other need**]

•PDF Creator http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ •PDF Aloud http://www.pdfaloud.com/downloads.asp
 * PDF**


 * Words of Wisdom**

Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road. -- Stewart Brand

Version 1 of any software is full of bugs. Version 2 fixes all the bugs and is great. Version 3 adds all the things users ask for, but hides all the great stuff in Version 2. -- Fred Blechman

Programmer - an organism that turns coffee into software. -- Unknown

Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning. -- Rich Cook


 * Remember…**
 * “Free software” is a matter of liberty, not price.**


 * The End**
 * …or the beginning of hours of new exploration!!!**