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:A word-guessing game, where letters of the word are mixed up for the user to guess.
:A word-guessing game, where letters of the word are mixed up for the user to guess.
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|[[Image:Khangman.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/khangman KHangMan]'''
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:Another word-guessing game, this time in the tradition of the classical hangman game.
:Another word-guessing game, this time in the tradition of the classical hangman game.
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|[[Image:Kiten.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kiten Kiten]'''
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:A Japenese reference and learning tool.
:A Japenese reference and learning tool.
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|[[Image:Klettres.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/klettres KLettres]'''
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:An aid for learning the very first sounds of a new language. Over a dozen languages are available.
:An aid for learning the very first sounds of a new language. Over a dozen languages are available.
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|[[Image:Kwordquiz.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kwordquiz KWordquiz]'''
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:A general purpose flashcard program, useful for vocabulary training and other subjects.
:A general purpose flashcard program, useful for vocabulary training and other subjects.
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|[[Image:Parley.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/parley Parley]'''
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:Another general-purpose memorizing tool with language support. Uses a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetition spaced repetition] learning method.
:Another general-purpose memorizing tool with language support. Uses a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetition spaced repetition] learning method.
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|[[Image:Kalgebra.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kalgebra KAlgebra]'''
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:An algebraic calculator with support for the MathML markup language.
:An algebraic calculator with support for the MathML markup language.
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|[[Image:Kbruch.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kbruch KBruch]'''
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:A tutorial program for practicing calculating with fractions.
:A tutorial program for practicing calculating with fractions.
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|[[Image:Kig.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kig Kig]'''
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:A program for exploring geometric constructions.
:A program for exploring geometric constructions.
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|[[Image:Kmplot.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kmplot KmPlot]'''
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:A powerful mathematical function plotter for KDE.
:A powerful mathematical function plotter for KDE.
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|[[Image:Kpercentage48.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kpercentage KPercentage]'''
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:A small utility to help students exercise calculating percentages.
:A small utility to help students exercise calculating percentages.
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|[[Image:Kalzium.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kalzium Kalzium]'''  
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:An application for viewing information about the elements in the periodic system.
:An application for viewing information about the elements in the periodic system.
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|[[Image:Kstars-icon.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kstars KStars]'''
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:A desktop planetarium for KDE, accurately representing the night sky from any location on the planet. ''(Link to Userbase [[KStars]] page)''
:A desktop planetarium for KDE, accurately representing the night sky from any location on the planet. ''(Link to Userbase [[KStars]] page)''
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|[[Image:Marble.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/marble Marble]'''
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:A powerful virtual globe and world map. It is able to use [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMaps].
:A powerful virtual globe and world map. It is able to use [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMaps].
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|[[Image:Step.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/step Step]'''
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:An interactive physical simulator which shows how a scene will evolve according to the laws of physics.
:An interactive physical simulator which shows how a scene will evolve according to the laws of physics.
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|[[Image:Blinken.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/blinken Blinken]'''
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:The KDE version of the well-known game Simon Says.
:The KDE version of the well-known game Simon Says.
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|[[Image:Kgeography.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kgeography KGeography]'''
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:A geography learning tool that includes a map browser and some games.
:A geography learning tool that includes a map browser and some games.
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|[[Image:Ktouch.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/ktouch KTouch]'''
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:A program for learning touch typing on a keyboard quickly and correctly.
:A program for learning touch typing on a keyboard quickly and correctly.
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|[[Image:Kturtle.png|left|48px]] || '''[http://edu.kde.org/kturtle KTurtle]'''
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:An educational programming environment that can be used to teach kids math, geometry and programming. It uses a language loosely based on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logo_programming_language Logo].
:An educational programming environment that can be used to teach kids math, geometry and programming. It uses a language loosely based on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logo_programming_language Logo].
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Revision as of 16:09, 23 September 2008

The KDE Education Project

Education
Education

KDE brings education and the future of children at the forefront of today's computing technology. With a variety of applications for different fields, such as Language and Science, KDE shows that isn't just serious about empowering computer users, it is serious about empowering our young with knowledge as well.

Information
The KDE Education Team is committed to creating Free Educational Software based on KDE technologies. Visit their website at http://edu.kde.org.


Note: The applications below all link to their KDE Education pages

Languages

 Kanagram
A word-guessing game, where letters of the word are mixed up for the user to guess.
 KHangMan
Another word-guessing game, this time in the tradition of the classical hangman game.
 Kiten
A Japenese reference and learning tool.
 KLettres
An aid for learning the very first sounds of a new language. Over a dozen languages are available.
 KWordquiz
A general purpose flashcard program, useful for vocabulary training and other subjects.
 Parley
Another general-purpose memorizing tool with language support. Uses a spaced repetition learning method.

Mathematics

 KAlgebra
An algebraic calculator with support for the MathML markup language.
 KBruch
A tutorial program for practicing calculating with fractions.
 Kig
A program for exploring geometric constructions.
 KmPlot
A powerful mathematical function plotter for KDE.
 KPercentage
A small utility to help students exercise calculating percentages.

Science

 Kalzium
An application for viewing information about the elements in the periodic system.
 KStars
A desktop planetarium for KDE, accurately representing the night sky from any location on the planet. (Link to Userbase KStars page)
 Marble
A powerful virtual globe and world map. It is able to use OpenStreetMaps.
 Step
An interactive physical simulator which shows how a scene will evolve according to the laws of physics.

Miscellaneous

 Blinken
The KDE version of the well-known game Simon Says.
 KGeography
A geography learning tool that includes a map browser and some games.
 KTouch
A program for learning touch typing on a keyboard quickly and correctly.
 KTurtle
An educational programming environment that can be used to teach kids math, geometry and programming. It uses a language loosely based on Logo.
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