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APOP 153-133 Are you free? An introduction to freeware and its educational applications

Subject matter

Micro Computing

Skill level

Awareness

Discipline

100 Sciences et techniques biologiques

Workshop description

Freeware, also known as “public domain software”, is becoming more and more popular. But what is it, exactly? Contrary to popular belief, freeware exists for Windows and Macintosh —not only for Linux. Beyond copyright issues and opposition to commercial monopolies, what types of products are accessible and useful for teachers? This workshop provides an overview of the essentials, and examines several particularly interesting tools.

Clientele

All faculty and staff

Technological prerequisites

Basic Internet navigation skills

Format

Presentation/IllustrationWorkshop available only in French :

Credits

Without credits

Time allotment

03h00 hours

Association or organism

APOP

For information or registration

If participants are interested in a workshop only available in French, please contact APOP and our team will endeavour to recruit an English resource person.

direction@apop.qc.ca (418) 688-8310 ext. 4602