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In a world where information is free, what is the value of knowledge?

Thursday, April 16, 2026 by Dan Aukes

I've been thinking a lot about what is the meaning of teaching and learning in a world where information is basically free online. If you know where to look and know how to look, then you can find the answer to almost anything you need. So does knowledge and mastery matter? What role must/should/will educators play in the future of learning?

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Digital Tools in the Classroom -- is it amnesia or has something changed?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 by Dan Aukes

I've been hearing two conflicting and dissonant messages. What's going on with digital tools in the classroom?

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Django website update, Feb-Mar

Monday, March 16, 2026 by Dan Aukes

I've been migrating to a new website structure over the past month and a half, built on the foundation of Django. This has given me the opportunity to learn about Django, but also to begin the process of documenting my own work in such a way that I can share it with others in a more formalized way and test new ways of teaching online. I know it's gotten a little quiet over in my corner, but I've been heads down, finishing up some of the niggling issues that have kept me from feeling like it's ready to share. At this point, however, I think I can share some of that functionality with you.

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Foldable Robotics at Escuela Verde

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 by Dan Aukes

This week I have been fortunate to be able to visit Escuela Verde (the Green ...

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Work Update for Feb 9

Monday, February 09, 2026 by Dan Aukes

Intro

Hi all - Here's the work update for the week of Feb 9

Last ...

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Django Deployed! An odyssey

Monday, February 02, 2026 by Dan Aukes

You're looking at my new website! Please excuse the dust, it's in its ...

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So what is the new website going to be?

Sunday, January 25, 2026 by Dan Aukes

Last week I discussed some of my experiences with various static site generators, and my motivation for moving away from them. This week, I discuss where I am headed.

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I'm making a new website.

Monday, January 19, 2026 by Dan Aukes

Wait, why am I making a new website?

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