Elements of the methodology of teaching vector graphics based on the free graphic editor LibreOffice Draw at the level of basic general education

Abstract

The article presents the methodology for teaching the theme "Creation and editing of vector graphic information" in basic school, which can be implemented both in full-time education and using distance learning technologies. The methodology is based on the use of the free vector graphic editor LibreOffice Draw and has been tested over several years in teaching vector computer graphics in the seventh grade in informatics course in full-time, as well as in a distance learning format in 2020. The authors substantiate the need to develop universal methods of teaching information technologies that are insensitive to the form of education (full-time or using distance educational technologies) based on the use of free software. Some principles of constructing a methodology for teaching vector graphics based on the new Federal State Educational Standard of Basic General Education are formulated. As the basic operating system used by the teacher, the domestic free operating system "Alt Education 9" is proposed. The article substantiates the choice of the graphic editor LibreOffice Draw as the optimal software tool to support teaching vector graphics in elementary school, formulates the criteria for choosing LibreOffice Draw as a basic tool for studying computer graphics in grades 6–9 for the implementation of distance learning. A universal scheme for the implementation of a distance lesson in teaching information technology based on the use of free cross-platform software, in particular, teaching vector graphics, is proposed.