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I have been teaching for 19 years (Elementary Education, Middle School Social Studies, and Technology), and have integrated tech into my classroom every step of the way.
I am also the founder of the first school Linux club in North America (The Community School of Excellence Asian Penguins) and its successor clubs (The Aspen Academy Penguin Corps and The Lake Middle School Penguin Corps). I sought to create ways for kids to learn, have fun, and impact their communities through Linux and Open Source software.
In addition to this, I have also been a technology integrationist, a technology coordinator, and an assessment coordinator. I have written several articles about Linux in school and have taken teams of students with me to present at many educational and technology conferences.
Interested in getting Open Source in front of your students? You don’t have to start from scratch, and you don’t have to be an expert! These lessons, all tested by my students, will get YOUR students going with Free and Open Source software, and having fun in the process.
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Linux Lessons For Kids: Complete Set
In 2012, I started North America’s very first school Linux club. Ever since then, I have taught hundreds of middle school students how to install, use, and understand open source software. Together, my students and I have donated hundreds of computers with open source software to families who need access to affordable technology. It isn’t uncommon for people to hear words like “Linux” and “open source” and worry that they do not have the technological skills to learn. However, the resources here
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I have been teaching for 19 years (Elementary Education, Middle School Social Studies, and Technology), and have integrated tech into my classroom every step of the way.
I am also the founder of the first school Linux club in North America (The Community School of Excellence Asian Penguins) and its successor clubs (The Aspen Academy Penguin Corps and The Lake Middle School Penguin Corps). I sought to create ways for kids to learn, have fun, and impact their communities through Linux and Open Source software.
In addition to this, I have also been a technology integrationist, a technology coordinator, and an assessment coordinator. I have written several articles about Linux in school and have taken teams of students with me to present at many educational and technology conferences.
Interested in getting Open Source in front of your students? You don’t have to start from scratch, and you don’t have to be an expert! These lessons, all tested by my students, will get YOUR students going with Free and Open Source software, and having fun in the process.
Teaching style
I like to use a gradual release model: I do, We do, You do. I try to give students a guided head start and then let them get their hands dirty with hardware and software.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year (Semifinalist).
2021 EdTech Digest Awards. School Leader Setting a Trend (Finalist).
2021 Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association STEM Innovation Award.
2019 EdTech Digest Awards. School Leader (Finalist).
2017 Minnesota eLearning Summit Excellence Award – Impact Category.
2017 EdTech Digest Awards. School Leader (Finalist).
2017 Minnesota State University Mankato Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award.
2016 Minnesota Association of Charter Schools Innovation Award – Increased Learning Opportunities for Pupils Category.
2016 Sustainable Saint Paul Award – Youth Leadership Category.
2016 Opensource.com People’s Choice Award.
My own education history
Bachelor’s Degree: Social Studies (History) – Mankato State University
Teacher’s License: Elementary Ed & Middle School Social Studies – Augsburg University
Teacher’s License: Technology – Bethel University
Additional biographical information
I have been married for 29 years to a fabulous wife and wonderful teacher, and have two adult children.
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My website: www.linuxclubguide.com
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