24 – The Asian Penguins
12/17/14 • 22 min
Instructional Tech Talk Podcast – Episode 24: The Asian Penguins
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The Asian Penguins
The Penguins are a middle school Linux user group based in a Hmong charter school in Minnesota. Their charge is to learn the Linux environment and also provide community service by refurbishing computers and donating them to families in need.
They are advised by Stu Keroff, a teacher at the school and Linux user.
In the episode, the following is discussed:
- How the club was formed
- The use of Linux in the classroom
- How Stu approached the district about making tech changes
- Community Outreach by the Penguins
- What a Hmong charter school actually is!
Relevant Links
Stu Keroff – Twitter
Instructional Tech Talk Podcast – Episode 24: The Asian Penguins
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Support The Show
If you've enjoyed ITT and have the ability to help support continued production of the show, head to our Patreon page at patreon.com/itt – your support makes great episodes of ITT possible. Thank you!
The Asian Penguins
The Penguins are a middle school Linux user group based in a Hmong charter school in Minnesota. Their charge is to learn the Linux environment and also provide community service by refurbishing computers and donating them to families in need.
They are advised by Stu Keroff, a teacher at the school and Linux user.
In the episode, the following is discussed:
- How the club was formed
- The use of Linux in the classroom
- How Stu approached the district about making tech changes
- Community Outreach by the Penguins
- What a Hmong charter school actually is!
Relevant Links
Stu Keroff – Twitter
Previous Episode
23 – Connected Toys: Teaching with Sphero Robots
The Instructional Tech Talk Podcast – Episode 23 – Connected Toys: Teaching with Sphero Robots
Host: Jeff Herb (@InstTechTalk)
Guest: Sam Patterson (@SamPatue)
This episode of ITT features the Sphero 2 robots and how the innovative educator, Sam Patterson, is using them in a robot club as well as when working with classrooms of students.
From the Sphero Website:
Control Sphero from your smartphone or tablet, change colors, complete challenges, earn tricks, and more. Sphero is waterproof, pet-proof, and ready to roll.
Educationally savvy: Download free SPRK lessons and learn the basics of programming. Then unleash Sphero's inner robot and program like a pro. The more you play, the smarter you get.
Find Sphero: sphero.com
Find Sam Patterson: mypaperlessclassroom.com
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Next Episode
25 – The Periscope App – (Adobe Slate and Apple Watch, too!)
Instructional Tech Talk – Episode 25
The Periscope App (Adobe Slate and Apple Watch, too!)
Host: Jeff Herb @InstTechTalk
Co-Host: Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson
Show Notes
Periscope (iOS, Android “coming soon”)
From the App Store:
“Periscope lets you broadcast live video to the world. Going live will instantly notify your followers who can join, comment and send you hearts in real time. The more hearts you get, the higher they flutter on the screen.”
Adobe Slate (iOS)
From the App Store:
“Turn your next newsletter, report, invitation or travel adventure into a gorgeous story that delights readers on any device. Simply tap to select a unique look — beautiful fonts, color and magazine-style design are automatically incorporated. Fluid movement and elegant motion are applied instantly. Share your Slate story link anywhere. Grab attention, increase awareness and inspire action. Stand out.”
So far, Jeff plans to buy the Apple Watch and Jon doesn't – we'll see how that shakes out on future episodes!
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