OPINION How open-source technology serves to improve equity in the classroom. Open-source software, especially when provided under the GNU license, provides classrooms with high-quality productivity tools that can be made available to students for use both at school and at home. Because of the ability to easily adapt or "port" the code, the best open-source software is available for all of the modern computer platforms. Read more...
Featuring Open Source Technology Solutions for the Classroom
Technology ModulesInexpensive Digital Imaging In The Classroom
(1) This is a tutorial on the use of animated time-exposure pictures for studying our world. Select this link for a step-by-step tutorial that shows how to use NOAA satellite imagery and the GIMP to make animated satellite image loops.
(2) A tutorial demonstrating time-exposure methodologies in the use of the low-cost QX3 or QX5 digital microscope. Select this link to view this second module of a series of lessons on inexpensive digital imaging for the classroom. |
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Education Technologies is the consulting and technology training support website of Dr. B. H. Giza. B. H. Giza holds a Ph. D. in science education and is a professional educator with many years of experience in using technology for teaching and learning. Since 1994 B. H. Giza has served in a consulting role to corporations, school districts, regional education centers, and state education agencies. His strengths are in teacher technology training; developing online student-centered learning environments; training in the effective use of emerging technologies for science teaching; and in developing curricula for teacher professional development. Most of his solutions involve free or low cost tools and software. |
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