Opening Up Education column

Don Watkins examines how educators and students can utilize Linux, open source hardware and software, and open educational resources in the classroom.

LEGO Mindstorms programming with ev3dev

I was introduced to LEGO Mindstorms eighteen months ago while applying for a STEM grant at a local library. LEGO Mindstorms are kits to create customizable, programmable…

7 resources for open education materials

Shrinking school budgets and growing interest in open content has created an increased demand for open educational resources. According to the FCC , "The U.S. spends more than…