You've seen 'open source' everywhere on this site. Here's what it actually means, in plain language.
The simplest explanation
An open source recipe is one anyone can read, use, and improve — and share their better version with everyone else.
Why this matters more than it sounds
Scratch and Python — the tools kids use in our curriculum — exist because someone chose to give them away for free, on purpose.
Open source tools we build with
Scratch
Visual block coding by MIT — used in Module 02 for first games and animations.
Python
A real language used by professionals — and by kids in Module 03 to control robots.
micro:bit & Arduino
Open hardware platforms that let kids build robots without locked-down proprietary kits.
HTML, CSS & JavaScript
Open web standards every browser understands — used in Module 05 to build real websites.
Why Os Explorer itself is built this way
A curriculum built on expensive kits quietly excludes families who can't afford them. Open tools mean the only requirement is curiosity.
See the tools in action
Every module uses these tools, in order, from first robot to first website.
See the Curriculum →