On Fri, 2009-08-07 at 12:12 +0200, Martin Hollmichel wrote: > > - create a dedicated branch in the OOo source code repository (means > > hosted by OOo Project) for a 7-12 years software, derivated from > > OpenOffice.org, and made and maintained by OpenOffice.org project. > I like and support this idea, > > Formally : create a new branch, completely independent of , including > > milestones, like OOo does > what do you mean by completely independent ? I would expect that this > branch should kept in sync with OOo releases ?
We could certificate competence in this with nationally accredited qualifications and we already have some traction in that age group. The vast majority of the 40,000 certificates we have issued so far are in the 7-12 age group. We have the current Leonardo Da Vinci Transfer of innovation project that will support appropriate supporting learning resources depending on the timing. It might be worth considering applying for an EU grant to fund this project in its own right. I'm also just about finished the design of the Schools ITQ which is the UK National Vocational Qualification for IT users adapted for use in schools. This has the support of the UK Sector Skills Council for Business and IT and will be fully compatible with the EU qualifications framework. More info at http://www.theingots.org/community/ITQ > > - work with schools and students to improve the software > > - innovate about performances and cooperate with the performance > > project in this area > > - (add your idea) In the 7-12 age group you are more likely to get contributions such as user feedback and maybe some supporting templates and graphics. We do have Ottos Club as a concept for wider activities and competitions. http://theingots.org/Ottos_club/ We will be putting some effort into extending this including teaching some programming using Javascript similar to the above examples. These could includes simple applications related to OOo. The programming is more likely to get volume take up in the 13-16 age group. The EU project will support translation of these resources into Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech and Spanish as well as English but it will be all CCSA licensed so others can localise if they want to. -- Ian Ofqual Accredited IT Qualifications A new approach to assessment for learning www.theINGOTs.org - 01827 305940 You have received this email from the following company: The Learning Machine Limited, Reg Office, 36 Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AQ. Reg No: 05560797, Registered in England and Wales. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
