Why Free Software Matters for Literacy Educators.

Brunelle, Michael D.; Bruce, Bertram C.

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ERIC Number: EJ642765

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Why Free Software Matters for Literacy Educators.

Brunelle, Michael D.; Bruce, Bertram C.

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v45 n6 p514-18 Mar 2002

Notes that understanding what "free software" means and its implications for access and use of new technologies is an important component of the new literacies. Concludes that if free speech and free press are essential to the development of a general literacy, then free software can promote the development of computer literacy. (SG)

Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Internet, Literacy, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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