1-1 programs for school districts is nothing new. The idea is to give every student their own device to use. Students are given a Chromebook, an iPad, a Laptop, or any mobile device to use as if it was their own. This gives every student equal access to technology. Along the same lines as 1-1… Read more Pick Your Own Device 1-1 Program
I have long been a user of open source software. Installing Linux (most recently Elementary OS) on all my computers, and trying to use open source alternatives whenever possible. Despite my personal preference to use open source software, I regularly find myself going back to the iPad as my daily driver. The iPad just works.… Read more The Frictionless Computer
I am always researching how Linux and open source software are used in a classroom or education setting. I like to stay up to date with any developments. In reading countless blog posts, Google Slides presentation, and discussion threads, I’ve found a few patterns. Two points in particular are often brought up and used as… Read more The Argument for Linux in Education
Many years ago, I built my first computer. A Linux tower made mostly of spare parts. Choosing the free operating system (OS) because of price rather than choice. It was my first real introduction to computing outside of Microsoft Windows. It’s fair to say, it opened my eyes. I’ve used Linux in some form since… Read more The Last Good OS?
I finally got my Ubuntu desktop set up the way I want. Its running on a MacBook unibody (I rarely ever boot into OSX now). In the past I used linux for everything but have fallen out of touch lately. Using it as my main computer for a few months should get be back into… Read more Linux Desktop