[edit] The KDE Education Project
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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.
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
[edit] Languages
| Kanagram
- A word-guessing game, where letters of the word are mixed up for the user to guess.
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| KHangMan
- Another word-guessing game, this time in the tradition of the classical hangman game.
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| Kiten
- A Japenese reference and learning tool.
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| KLettres
- An aid for learning the very first sounds of a new language. Over a dozen languages are available.
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| KWordquiz
- A general purpose flashcard program, useful for vocabulary training and other subjects.
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| Parley
- Another general-purpose memorizing tool with language support. Uses a spaced repetition learning method.
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[edit] Mathematics
| KAlgebra
- An algebraic calculator with support for the MathML markup language.
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| KBruch
- A tutorial program for practicing calculating with fractions.
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| Kig
- A program for exploring geometric constructions.
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| KmPlot
- A powerful mathematical function plotter for KDE.
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| KPercentage
- A small utility to help students exercise calculating percentages.
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[edit] Science
| Kalzium
- An application for viewing information about the elements in the periodic system.
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| KStars
- 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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| Marble
- A powerful virtual globe and world map. It is able to use OpenStreetMaps.
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| Step
- An interactive physical simulator which shows how a scene will evolve according to the laws of physics.
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[edit] Miscellaneous
| Blinken
- The KDE version of the well-known game Simon Says.
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| KGeography
- A geography learning tool that includes a map browser and some games.
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| KTouch
- A program for learning touch typing on a keyboard quickly and correctly.
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| 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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