[FSUG-Bangalore] Swathanthra Software Sangamam - 2nd Edition

[Sreenadh H]

Warm Greetings to the Free Software Community,

Indian Libre User Group, Cochin Chapter is proud to present the second
edition of the Swathanthra Software Sangamam from 25th to 29th of May
2009 at Vocational Higher Secondary School, Irimpanam, Thrippunithura.
This event brings together the Free Software community, teachers and
students for 5 days of knowledge sharing programmes.

Objectives of the Program

● To spread awareness on the importance of Free Software in Schools.
● To teach the basics of Computing and Programming through Command Line
Interface and Python Programming.
● To create a free thinking group among the students, teachers and the
community to study, share and collaborate thereby developing skills
for generating
ideas and technologies for the country.
● To unravel the internals of computer hardware.
● Engage them in fun filled activities for learning.

Date: 25 - 29th May 2009
Venue: Vocational Higher Secondary School,
Irimpanam,
Thripunithura
Kochi

Programme schedule:

May 25-28
Workshop on Programming using the Python Language

May 29
Inaugration of Swathanthra Software Kuttayma, VHSS Irimpinam
Free Software Quiz Contest
Computer Hardware Internals Demonstration
Swathanthra Software Seminars
- Free Software, Free Society by Jay Jacob
- Future of Student Community through Swathanthra Software by Vimal Joseph.

See
http://www.ilug-cochin.org/about-ilug-cochin/activities/swathanthra-software-sangamam/
for details of the Event.


Thank You