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“The Linux laptop goes to school”

9 09 2008

Article on the Asus EeePC 900 ($400) from ZDNet in the Linux/Open Source section: “The Linux laptop goes to school.”


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Categories : Computer, Education, Educational Technology, Innovation, Instructional Technology, Linux, Open Source, School, School 2.0, Technology, Technology Integration

“Linux in education: Open Source provides a better solution for schools”

14 06 2008

Well, should it be so?


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Categories : Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Linux, Open Source, Technology


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Neil Hokanson holds a bachelors degree in Education from the University of South Dakota (1993) and a masters degree in Education with a focus on Instructional Technology from the University of Wyoming (2006). Neil taught in the public school system for 13 years at the middle and high school levels as a social studies teacher in South Dakota and Wyoming. He extensively integrated technology in his classrooms for several years and served as an instructor for many staff development courses and presentations in the districts he taught in. As a school technology specialist Neil has provided training, support, and assistance in helping educators integrate technology in all subject areas and grade levels. Neil has served as the educational technology specialist for the North Platte Public Schools in Nebraska since 2007.

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This site is a compilation of research documents, texts, and resources gathered along the journey to find ways to help people learn more effectively in an ever changing world. What is shared is not always new, neither will it always be the first place one may have come across it, but the information is presented as the author is introduced to the many forms of technology that exist and are created in this wonderful, fascinating universe! Citations and referring links will be honored to the best of the author’s ability. Please inform of any omissions so that they can be corrected immediately. Enjoy!

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