[ILUG] Pitching Open Source Software to school kids

[Anthony Clearn]

>In a few days, I'll be giving a presentation to some secondary >school pupils to promote Open Source software.
>...
>...any tips on how I should approach it?
>...
>What'ya reckon? Lots of flashy eye candy? Free as in beer?


Hi, 

you might sow a seed of interest with this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YcZ3Zqk0a8


Or perhaps another angle (no pun intended) would be 

http://www.box2d.org/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svgPpiTvsqQ



& this might be useful in general
 
http://www.43folders.com/2007/08/23/better-presentations




Regards,
Anthony