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Introduction to my First Course on Backpack.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 by danaukes

a little bit about my first course, why I picked Django as my first topic, and what you'll learn and why it's unique.
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"Backpack" -- a Course-Hosting Site for the Next Decade

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 by danaukes

I've created a new teaching website and need your help testing it!
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Ed-Tech: What's out there now?

Thursday, April 23, 2026 by danaukes

I'm starting to research companies and their value-add to education.
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In a world where information is free, what is the value of knowledge?

Thursday, April 16, 2026 by danaukes

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 danaukes

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 danaukes

I've been migrating to a new website structure over the past month and a half, ...

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Foldable Robotics at Escuela Verde

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 by danaukes

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 danaukes

Intro

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

Last ...

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