Don Watkins (He/Him/His)

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Franklinville, New York

Educator, entrepreneur, open source advocate, life long learner, Python teacher. M.A. in Educational Psychology, M.S. Ed. in Educational Leadership, Linux system administrator.

Open Source Star People's Choice Award Social Sharer Award 2014 Conversation Starter Award 2015 Best Interview Award 2016 Best Interview Award 2017 Moderator's Choice Award 2018 Moderator's Choice Award 2019 Contributor Club Author Comment Gardener Open education 100+ Contributions Club

Authored Content

A dozen ways to learn Python

These resources will get you started and well on your way to proficiency with Python.

Getting started with the BBC Microbit

Tiny open hardware board makes it easy for anyone to learn to code with fun projects.

Start tinkering with the Circuit Playground Express

Learn what you can do with these tiny gadgets and a bit of Python code.

Open source, library schools, libraries, and digital dissemination

How a trip to China inspired Endless OS and teaching kids to hack

Matt Dalio, Endless OS founder and CEO, opens up on how his company is expanding digital literacy to all corners of the world.

Leading in the Python community

A chat with Naomi Ceder, current Python Software Foundation board chair.

Learn Python with these awesome resources

Expand your Python knowledge by adding these resources to your personal learning network.

Authored Comments

Don Watkins

15 Nov 2021

Transfer files between your phone and Linux with this open source tool

I'd like more information about KDE Connect. I heard about it on Linux Unplugged but looked for it in the Apple App store. No luck. Can you post something here?

Don Watkins

12 Nov 2021

7 Linux commands to use just for fun

That's great! Thanks for sharing. :)