David Curtin @capt_canadia@qoto.org

Looking for free software applications for primary school education? We've got you covered! Check out Category/Education/elementary on the #FreeSoftwareDirectory https://u.fsf.org/3u1 #FreeSoftware #FreeSoftwareInEducation

Time for map makers to get their pencils out.

Our #BookWyrm instance is monitored 24/7 with automated fixes in place for common problems. We backup to an alternative data centre regularly. We are registered with the UK Information Commissioners Office and take data protection seriously. We want to ensure a responsive and reliable user experience and are always happy to help users with any queries or issues they may have.

@mguhlin @redegelde @teachpaperless One solid server that's good for educational content is https://tilvids.com.

They don't federate to keep content focused:
https://blog.tilvids.com/TILvids-Update-November-2022/

Raspberry Pi Debuts a Code Editor for Young People: "Python is the preferred coding language for beginners (particularly young people), as it’s the most intuitive language utilized by professionals. For this reason, Raspberry Pi’s Code Editor uses Python (specifically the standard library and P5)."

https://www.reviewgeek.com/150725/raspberry-pi-debuts-a-code-editor-for-young-people/

Discussions: https://discu.eu/q/https://www.reviewgeek.com/150725/raspberry-pi-debuts-a-code-editor-for-young-people/

#programming #python

The Surprising Parallels Between Text-To-Image AI Models & Mobile Operating Systems https://www.whytryai.com/p/sd-midjourney-dall-e-android-ios-windows (kind of a fun comparison) #AI #images

ClassQuiz: A Free Tool Supporting High-Effect Size Instructional Strategies

https://blog.tcea.org/classquiz/

#tcea #edtech #education #school #classquiz #assessment #k12 #teaching #learning

The Three Agogos – https://hackscience.education/ https://hackscience.education/2019/09/06/the-three-agogos/

👨‍🎓💻How to enhance digital literacy & provide practical knowledge about #disinformation at school?

✅ Teachers, we have got you covered! This set of guidelines provides advice on how to use #digital tech responsibly & helps you assess student digital competences.

Check it out⤵️

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/DigitalEU/status/1645774186332266500

Unplugged #microbit blokken – microbit101

https://microbit101.nl/unplugged-microbit/ #stem @4pip

Design Thinking Blog Series: Introduction — Startland Education

https://www.startlandedu.org/blog/design-thinking-blog-series-introduction

#startland #designthinking #school #education #teaching #learning #k12

We’re going to court TOMORROW to defend the digital rights of all libraries! Library Futures will be hosting a live blog during oral argument and a live discussion afterwards. Here's how to participate: http://blog.archive.org/2023/03/17/heres-how-to-participate-in-mondays-oral-arguments/

@MrBerard @ramblingreaders @bookstodon

To show my UX classes what a “dark pattern” is, I ask them to simply find the link to delete their Amazon account.

It is a rare student who can find it.

Creating a collection of 101 creative ideas to use AI in education https://creativehecommunity.wordpress.com/2023/02/02/creating-a-collection-of-101-creative-ideas-to-use-ai-in-education/ #AI #education

Second talk that I’ve listened to about Hedy (https://www.hedycode.com) within 12 months. It is a really interesting way to teach programming that simplifies core concepts closer to human language. Really want to dig in to this more and to try it out with youngsters. #FOSDEM

Google demonstrates MusicLM: A hi-fidelity music generating AI
📄https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-google-musiclm-hi-fidelity-music-generating.html

In case you're in #K12CSEducation and like many others, wondering if and how things will/should change in light of #ChatGPT, here's the answer from the horse's mouth ;-)
P.S. I believe I have a better (more detailed) answer for Q2 :-)
Happy #CSEdWeek2022, all!

Precedents like the German government running a Mastodon server are important beyond the obvious reasons. They reinforce the urgency of serious public funding for open code.

If we treated open code as part of the essential infrastructure of the 21st century and funded it at billions of USD/EUR as opposed to tiny grants here and there, the "fediverse" model of interconnected, self-governing communities would become the norm, not the exception.

See also (but not only): https://publiccode.eu/