Category: Open Source
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Nexus and Open Source at PA Educational Technology Conference
I’m thrilled to be delivering two presentations at the 2013 PA Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) in February. The first talk is titled, Android Tablets: Power Up Mobile Classrooms. We’ve had great success with Nexus 7 tablets in our classrooms and I can’t wait to share our experiences. Here is the session description: Android tablets offer…
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Rock the Schoolhouse with Open Source
I’m thrilled to be representing Penn Manor at the 2012 Central PA Open Source Conference at Harrisburg University on Saturday, October 27th. My session is titled: “Rock the Schoolhouse with Open Source” and will cover Penn Manor’s exploration of high-quality, affordable classroom technology. Along with our custom Ubuntu student laptop initiative, I’ll discuss how Android…
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More Classroom Linux Laptops
Penn Manor technology staff have been busy with a huge summer upgrade for elementary schools. To support our goal of increased student access to technology, each classroom in grades one through six will be receiving 6 new Lenovo x130e laptops. Both middle schools and the high school will receive additional student laptops as well. Over…
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Google Nexus 7 for Schools
Google recently roared onto the tablet stage with Nexus 7, an impressive Android tablet with a potentially bright future for educators. At less than half the price of Apple’s iPad, schools now have an exceptional tablet alternative. There is no doubt that Nexus 7 is positioned to crush a similar competitor, Amazon’s Kindle Fire. However,…
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Raspberry Pi Arrives
Several months ago, I blogged about the $35 Raspberry Pi, a $35 credit card-sized mini-computer. Demand for the little computing powerhouse has been staggering, and the nonprofit Raspberry Pi foundation has been working overtime to fill orders for the revolutionary device. After months of anticipation, our Pi has arrived! Although we had expected the device…