# Week 1: What Is Free Software

### Summary

### <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is free software? Course roadmap, learner input, account setup &amp; questions</span></span>

### Agenda

1. Introduce Ourselves
2. Learning Circle Policies 
    1. Safer Spaces Policy
    2. Safer In-Person Gatherings
    3. Discuss and modify as needed
3. Break
4. Facilitator Presentation: What Is Free Software?
5. Course Roadmap Draft 
    1. Learning Circle Input
6. Break
7. Bookstack Account Setup

### At Home Activity   


During the next week, note the proprietary software you use and what you use it for. Think about software you would like to have but don't have a good reason to pay for a license. Bring this to the next class.