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Broader Impact -- How to Place your Work in the Bigger Picture

researchwriting

Friday, August 14, 2026 by danaukes

When writing a paper with students one of the toughest sections to write is the ...

First Week Done!

pythondjangoteaching

Monday, June 29, 2026 by danaukes

I finished my first week teaching on "Backpack", my new website. Some things I learned

Intelligent Product Design: My Next Course on Backpack

Sunday, June 07, 2026 by danaukes

I'm pleased to introduce my next course that will be on backpack.

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.

"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!

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.

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?

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?