Day 1 of Computely's Thankful Series
You’ve probably heard of open source before.
It’s that thing where people make software and other stuff and share it with everyone for free. Sounds cool, huh? Well, it’s more than cool. It’s amazing. And it’s especially amazing for tech education.
Tech education is all about learning and teaching how to use technology to solve problems, create things, and have fun. And open source is the perfect partner for tech education. Why? Because open-source software and resources are:
Affordable and accessible. You don’t need to spend a fortune or sign up for anything to use open-source software and resources. You just need an internet connection and a browser. And boom, you have access to a ton of awesome software and educational materials that you can use to learn and teach anything you want. How cool is that?
Diverse and inclusive. Open source is not just made by a few big companies or organizations. It’s made by people like you and me, from all over the world, with different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. And they all share their skills, knowledge, and ideas. That means open-source software and resources are rich, diverse, and inclusive. They reflect the real world and the real people who use them. And they help us learn from each other and respect each other.
Adaptable and customizable. Open-source software and resources are not fixed or rigid. They are flexible and dynamic. You can change them, improve them, and remix them to suit your needs and preferences. You can also combine them with other tools and platforms to create new and innovative solutions. That means you can learn and teach tech in your way, at your own pace, and with your style. How awesome is that?
Transparent and reliable. Open-source software and resources are not mysterious or secretive. They are open and honest. You can see how they work, what they do, and why they do it. You can also give feedback and get feedback from the community, which helps improve the quality and functionality of the software and resources. That means you can trust and rely on open-source software and resources. And you can also learn and teach tech in a deeper and more meaningful way, by understanding the concepts and principles behind them.
Empowering and inspiring. Open-source software and resources are not just for consumption or use. They are for creating and sharing. You have the freedom and the autonomy to learn and teach tech in any way you want. You also have the opportunity and the responsibility to contribute to the common good, by sharing your work and collaborating with others. That means you can own and be proud of your learning and teaching. And you can also inspire and be inspired by others.
Open source is not just a way of making and distributing software and resources. It’s a way of thinking and living. It’s a way of being open, collaborative, and innovative. It’s a way of making tech education fun, easy, and awesome. And we should all be grateful for it.
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