David Curtin @capt_canadia@qoto.org

Good episode of the Linux After Dark #podcast - although given my background, I was muttering to myself in the car while I listened to it! Seemed like a good bit of support for the Fediverse and Mastodon as "better" social media, though! https://episodes.fm/aHR0cHM6Ly9saW51eGFmdGVyZGFyay5uZXQvZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0/episode/aHR0cHM6Ly9saW51eGFmdGVyZGFyay5uZXQvP3A9NDg0

I did this talk recently on #ai and #openedtech

https://youtu.be/MIMgJ2ZBVec

Minimal Web

Link: https://mnmlist.com/w/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41478363

Whoop! New free course available: Linux introduction course.

If you've ever struggled with linux commands or found it a bit confusing this course will get you up and running quickly.

Check it out here:

https://www.kevsrobots.com/learn/linux_intro/

In preparation for the new teaching year, I've updated my
#gamedesign
cheat sheets for
#gamedev
learners!

Each is a summary of a lecture that builds to a deep and meaningful understanding of the toolset of the game designer.

Unfortunately it's 10 pages so I need to make a thread to cover it all...

🔗 EdTech Links of the Week

Newsletter version - https://mailchi.mp/controlaltachieve/9q6ttmhq5h-17986966
Blog post version - https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2024/08/edtech-links-of-week-8-22-24.html

💨 Brisk Teaching for Releveling
🕹️ Flippity Video Game
✍️ Teach Writing with the New York Times
💯 Quizizz Free Upgrade for Student Teachers
📰 Excellent EdTech Newsletters
🎂 Google Classroom's 10th Birthday
🧰 AI Toolbox Webinar

#edtech #education

have you heard the buzz? #electronics beginners can #make an #8bit #synth in about half an hour with @arduino's new #Modulino-based #PlugandMakeKit — no #soldering or #breadboard required! 🤘🎛️🤘

kickstart your #tech journey today:
https://blog.arduino.cc/2024/07/11/kickstart-your-tech-journey-with-the-new-arduino-plug-and-make-kit/

Radio Garden

Link: https://radio.garden/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40887359

OEAwards24 Nominations End with a Flourish #openeducationglobal #oeglobal #openeducationnews https://www.oeglobal.org/2024/07/05/oeawards24-nominations-end-with-a-flourish/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-OEGlobal-Blog

What I’ve learned about Open Source community over 30 years https://opensource.net/lessons-learned-open-source-30-years-freedos/ #opensource

Beverage Coaster Indicates Ideal Drinking Temperature - When temperatures plummet, there’s nothing like a hot beverage to keep you warmed ... - https://hackaday.com/2024/03/08/beverage-coaster-indicates-ideal-drinking-temperature/ #microcontrollers #stm8s103f #beverage #bluepill #coaster #ds18b20 #tea

If you've ever had the strange desire to listen to me talk tech history you now can.

Half hour audio versions of my essays, every month. Read by me.

First up: Ed Roberts, the father of home computing with the Altair, who gave it all up and walked away... #histodons #tech #history https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wRR2446D7WAUdxXyp0z4w?si=oPIdZtf5R9yBOu243KMe3w

The impact of the Linux philosophy https://www.both.org/?p=3524 #community #linux #philosophy

Linux people be caring a lot about #FreeSoftware and #OpenSource until they suddenly have the urge to play video games. 😂

Let's shout out some great #FreeSoftwareGame projects!

For today's #FreeSoftwareAdvent, I'm going for

**Battle for Wesnoth**

@wesnoth is an amazing tactical fantasy RTS with a comfortable learning curve, nice campaign and also multiplayer options. Definitely worth a try!

https://www.wesnoth.org/

#LinuxGaming #FOSS

How to Get Started in Second Life, Step by Step: A Guide for New Users (2024 Edition, Using Firestorm) https://ryanschultz.com/2024/01/14/how-to-get-started-in-second-life-step-by-step-a-guide-for-new-users-2024-edition-using-firestorm/

After one month of learning, I built a full project using Golang and Nuxt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=1&list=PLoILbKo9rG3skRCj37Kn5Zj803hhiuRK6&v=iDQAZEJK8lI

Discussions: https://discu.eu/q/https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=1&list=PLoILbKo9rG3skRCj37Kn5Zj803hhiuRK6&v=iDQAZEJK8lI

#golang #programming

Teachable Machine

Link: https://teachablemachine.withgoogle.com/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38898104

Comparing Tech Used for Apollo, Artemis NASA Missions

Link: https://www.eetimes.com/comparing-tech-used-for-apollo-artemis-nasa-missions/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38808121

This week's #inkscape update video is the bit from last week I cut out; the discussion about Inkscape's Gtk upgrade project and the troubles that might be on the horizon for 2024 and our use of @GTK and relationship with @gnome in going forwards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9knD44L8-A

❄️ Cool Tools 2023 - Day 3 of 24 - https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2023/12/edtech-cool-tool-padlet-ai-images.html

🖌️ Padlet - Generate and use AI images

💬 Have you used this tool? Share your thoughts!

👉 Follow all the Cool Tools at https://bit.ly/cool-tools-23

#edutooter @edutooters