In the future, pupils are to acquire basic knowledge in computer science. At KIT, computer science students develop tools for teaching. Picture: KIT/Gabi Zachmann

In order to master the challenges of digitization as adults, pupils need a broad basic education in computer science. However, teachers often lack the right tools to teach subjects such as software development or IT security. In the new open-source teaching software laboratory at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), students will gain practical experience in the development of open-source software and at the same time develop materials for teaching computer science.

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