Open Source Software

Web Publication Systems - Content Management Systems

There are many open source possibilities. These have been used in Quebec.

phpNuke
http://phpnuke.org/

SPIP
http://www.spip.net/

For information on Wikis go to Collaborative Tools

Joomla!
"Joomla! is one of the most powerful Open Source Content Management Systems on the planet. It is used all over the world for everything from simple websites to complex corporate applications. Joomla! is easy to install, simple to manage, and reliable."
http://www.joomla.org/

Surf Your Work
This web-based content management system is available to any school for free. Schools can use it to create discussion forums, distribute homework digitally, post timetables and much more. (available only in English)
http://www.surfyourwork.com

OpenSourcecms
“This site was created with one goal in mind. To give you the opportunity to "try out" some of the best php/mysql based free and open source software systems in the world. You are welcome to be the administrator of any site here, allowing you to decide which system best suits your needs.“
http://opensourcecms.com/

Moodle
Moodle is a course management system (CMS) - a free, Open Source software package designed using sound pedagogical principles, to help educators create effective online learning communities.
http://moodle.org/

Open Source Books

Wikipedia
The open source encyclopedia that can be edited by anyone
http://www.wikipedia.org/

Turning Wikipedia into an Asset for Schools
This is an interesting article that looks at one way schools could use Wikipedia
http://www.omidyar.net/group/issues-education/news/21/

Wikibooks
You can find a collection of open content text books that anyone can edit.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Main_Page