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+<title>Free Software for Education
+- GNU Project - Free Software Foundation</title>
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+
+<h2>Free Software for Education</h2>
+
+<p>Here are two lists of high-quality free/libre software applications
+that can be used in schools and educational institutions of all
+levels. The first one is a list of free/libre programs along with the
+popular proprietary (nonfree) applications they replace. The second
+one contains free/libre programs that do not necessarily replace a
+proprietary counterpart but can be very useful to students and
+teachers.</p>
+
+<p>When we say these programs are free/libre, we mean they are
+released under a license that grants all users <a
+href="/philosophy/free-sw.html">four essential freedoms</a>: the
+freedoms to run, study, copy, modify and redistribute the program so
+as to contribute to the community. It does not necessarly mean zero
+price, although almost all these programs are gratis. This is a
+secondary additional benefit that schools may take into
+consideration.</p>
+
+<p>Everyone should use free software, because only free software gives
+users the freedom that lets them control their own computers.
+Proprietary programs put the users under the power of the software
+developers. However, there are <a
+href="/education/edu-schools.html">specific ethical reasons</a> that
+apply to education.</p>
+
+<p>In addition to the wrong of nonfree software, the use of
+third-party network services in schools poses yet another problem: <a
+href="https://www.eff.org/press/releases/google-deceptively-tracks-students-internet-browsing-eff-says-complaint-federal-trade";>
+the collection of students' (and teachers') personal data by
+companies</a>.</p>
+
+<p>But even if the school never uses those services, you cannot be
+sure that the nonfree programs are not sending personal data
+<em>somewhere</em>. In fact, the source code of proprietary programs
+(with a few exceptions) is secret, so users can't know what the
+software is really doing.</p>
+
+<table class="programs">
+ <thead>
+ <tr>
+ <th>Category</th>
+ <th>Free/libre program</th>
+ <th>Features</th>
+ <th>Replacement for</th>
+ </tr>
+ </thead>
+
+ <tbody>
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td>Operating systems</td>
+ <td><a href="https://trisquel.info/";>Trisquel GNU/Linux</a><br />
+ and <a href="/distros/free-distros.html">more</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Composed exclusively of
+ software that respects your freedom.</td>
+ <td>ChromeOS (Google)<br />
+ ChromiumOS (Google) <br />
+ Microsoft Windows (any version) <br />
+ MacOS, iOS (Apple)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td>Web browsers</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Epiphany";>Web</a>,
+ <a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/IceCat";>GNU IceCat</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">These browsers do not track users.</td>
+ <td>Chrome, Chromium (Google)<br />
+ Internet Explorer, Edge (Microsoft)<br />
+ Safari (Apple)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td rowspan="2">Office</td>
+ <td><a
href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/LibreOffice";>LibreOffice</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Complete office suite. No need
+ to upload documents to third-party servers.</td>
+ <td>Microsoft Office, Office 365</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Etherpad";>Etherpad</a>,
+ <a href="https://ethercalc.net/";>EtherCalc</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Real-time collaborative text
+ editor and spreadsheet that run in your browser.</td>
+ <td>Google Docs, Sheets</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td>E-learning platforms</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Moodle";>Moodle</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Self-hosting (can be installed
+ on private servers) <br />
+ Desktop (GNU/Linux, Windows, MacOS) <br />
+ Mobile App (Android, iOS) <br />
+ Manage classrooms and courses, give lessons and assignments,
+ create groups, take tests, synchronize data and collaborate in
+ forums, chats and wikis.</td>
+ <td>Google Classroom, Blackboard</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td>File synchronization</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Owncloud";>ownCloud</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Self-hosting (can be installed
+ on private servers.) <br />
+ Allows collaborative document editing and bookmark
+ synchronization as well.</td>
+ <td>Drive, Calendar, Contacts (Google)<br />
+ OneDrive, Outlook (Microsoft)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td>Media sharing</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Mediagoblin";>GNU
+ MediaGoblin</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Self-hosting (can be installed
+ on private servers.) <br />
+ Can share all kinds of media in safety.</td>
+ <td>Youtube, Google Photos, Picasa (Google)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td>Email</td>
+ <td><a href="https://docs.kolab.org/";>Kolab</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Self-hosting (can be installed
+ on private servers.) <br />
+ Complete groupware solution which includes email, calendar,
+ address books, file synching and tasks. Clients are based on
+ Roundcube (web interface) by default but any other email client
+ can be used. This way, only the school can read the students'
+ mail, and nobody else.</td>
+ <td>Gmail, Google Calendar, Contacts, Google Drive (Google)<br />
+ Outlook, Live (Microsoft)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td rowspan="3">Conferencing (video, audio, chat, text)</td>
+ <td><a href="https://jami.net/";>GNU Jami</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Desktop (GNU/Linux, Windows,
+ MacOS) <br />
+ Mobile App (Android, iOS) <br />
+ P2P (no centralized server) <br />
+ Encryption. Anonymous. No facial recognition. No data collection
+ and storing. <br />
+ Audio/Video Calls. Conferences. Messaging. Screen sharing.
+ Recording. Real time chat. Call hold. Contacts management.
+ Searchable call history. Multi-language.</td>
+ <td rowspan="3">Google Hangouts<br />
+ Skype (Microsoft)<br />
+ Microsoft Teams<br />
+ Zoom</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td><a href="https://jitsi.org/";>Jitsi</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Self-hosting (can be installed
+ on private servers) <br />
+ Browser-based (WebRTC) <br />
+ Desktop (GNU/Linux, Windows, MacOS) <br />
+ Mobile App (Android, iOS) <br />
+ Encryption. Anonymous. No facial recognition. No data collection
+ and storing. <br />
+ Video conferencing. Share video. Share screen. Streaming.
+ Recording. Embed conferences on web pages. Raise/Lower your hand.
+ Conference room sharing and locking. Real time chat. Document
+ sharing. Telephone dial-in to a conference. Multi-language.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BigBlueButton";>
+ BigBlueButton</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Self-hosting (can be installed
+ on private servers) <br />
+ Browser-based (WebRTC) <br />
+ Video conferencing up to 150 users <br />
+ LMS integration <br />
+ Encryption. Anonymous. No facial recognition. No data collection
+ and storing.<br />
+ Visual and audio accessibility (supports screen readers) <br />
+ Multi-user whiteboard. Mouse pointer. Conference room sharing
+ and room breakout. Screen sharing. Video recording and storing.
+ Share PDF as slides. Polling and voting systems. Live closed
+ captioning. Multi-language.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td>Games</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Minetest";>Minetest</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Build, explore and play in vast
+ cube worlds, alone or with friends. Create mods which aren't
+ limited by proprietary restrictions.</td>
+ <td>Minecraft (Microsoft)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ </tbody>
+</table>
+
+<p>Here's some additional free software useful for educational purposes:</p>
+
+<table class="programs">
+ <thead>
+ <tr>
+ <th>Category</th>
+ <th>Free/libre program</th>
+ <th>Description</th>
+ </tr>
+ </thead>
+
+ <tbody>
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td rowspan="5">Art, graphics and design</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Blender";>Blender</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">3D suite which includes a video
+ editor and a game engine that can be used without programming
+ (via logic blocks.)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/FreeCAD";>FreeCAD</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">High-quality parametric 3D CAD
+ modeler.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/GIMP";>GIMP</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Graphics editor suitable for
+ image retouching, editing and drawing
+ (<a href="/education/edu-software-gimp.html">case study</a>.)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Krita";>Krita</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Fully featured, easy to use
+ digital painting program, suitable for students and
+ professionals alike.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/TuxPaint";>Tux Paint</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Graphics editor aimed at young
+ children (<a
+ href="/education/edu-software-tuxpaint.html">case study</a>.)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td rowspan="1">Games and educational activities</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Gcompris";>GCompris</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Educational software suite
+ comprising of numerous activities for children aged 2 to 10
+ (<a href="/education/edu-software-gcompris.html">case study</a>.)</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td rowspan="1">Maths</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Octave";>GNU Octave</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">High-level interpreted language
+ similar to proprietary MATLAB, primarily intended for numerical
+ computations.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td rowspan="1">Physics</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Fisicalab";>FisicaLab</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Solve physics problems
+ creatively. Focus in physics concepts while the program takes
+ care of the mathematical details.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td rowspan="3">Music</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Solfege";>GNU Solfege</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Ear and music training program.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/LMMS";>LMMS</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Professional-grade (but easy to
+ use) music creation software and digital audio workstation.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="even">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/MuseScore";>MuseScore</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Fully featured scorewriter,
+ with support for MIDI playback.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td rowspan="3">Programming</td>
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/GDevelop";>GDevelop</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Codeless game development tool
+ based on drag and drop. Ideal to teach students programming
+ concepts while having fun.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Racket";>Racket</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Programming language and
+ environment suitable for both students and Lisp/Scheme wizards.
+ Despite it being a fully-featured functional programming
+ language, it was designed to be educational.</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr class="odd">
+ <td><a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Ruby";>Ruby</a></td>
+ <td class="features-description">Well-known programming language
+ described by its users as “beautiful, artful, handy, and
+ practical.”</td>
+ </tr>
+
+ </tbody>
+</table>
+
+<p>The lists above are a selection of free software applications
+suitable for the most common educational activities. The Free Software
+Foundation keeps a comprehensive database of educational software at
+the <a href="http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Category/Education";>
+Free Software Directory</a>. If you know about a free/libre program
+suited for schools and is not listed there, please contact us at
+<a href="mailto:education@gnu.org";><education@gnu.org></a> to
+let us know.</p>
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