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CEEFAX on the Pi 2
Further to the previous post. Once I had updated my Raspberry Pi, I tried to follow the instructions and there seemed to be a few problems, that warrant further investigation.
In the meantime there is a similar project called Teefax that was mentioned in the MagPI Magazine that may actually also do something very similar. I am going to check this out too and go with which ever project works better.
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CEEFAX on the Pi
CEEFAX was a text based TV information service provided by the BBC back in the 80 to 90's. It may have started earlier, not sure.
Fast forward to 2020 and we have working version on the Raspberry Pi computer.
You can read more here.
I am in the process of testing this out. My Raspberry Pi is running Raspbian 9.4 so I am in the process of updating this. It seems the latest update to Raspbian is 9.9.
This may be a long process, so I will have to post an update to this tomorrow. But in the meantime you can read up more.
If I get it working, I will see if I can bring it to the next South Devon Tech Jam on the 14th March. It may be something to have along side the Retro Computing area we are going to be setting up.
#bbc, #tv, #text, #information, #service, #raspberrypi, #computer, #southdevontechjam,#sdtj, #march
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Programming and AI: A Guide for Parents
This was posted to LinkedIn. I am sharing here as it may be of interest to anyone looking at where the industry is moving and gives an idea of what to be learning. It is also important for parents to understand so they can support learning.
I would encourage everyone to learn to code, I would encourage parents to learn what this is about so they can support their children. After all events such as Code Club or the Tech Jam would require parental permission.
It is also important for parents to understand so they can talk to their children about what they are doing, help them find information and sort out the bad information from the good, understanding how to use online forums and importantly stay safe by not sharing personal or private information.
While learning at home is possible, being able to meet up with other developers helps solve problems, builds social skills and you can get help with bigger projects leading to developing team and leadership skills, all very important to employers.
Programming and AI: A Guide for Parents – Nisha Talagala – Medium
Programming and AI: A Guide for Parents
You can learn these skills from a wide range of providers both physical colleges / universities or via online learning,
The developer roadmap may also be of interest,
While schools can help so can events such as Tech Jams or code club. Adults such as youth workers need to understand this technology so they can encourage the learning and not discourage through not understanding and fear that comes with that.
#AI, #parents, #guide, #programming, #medium, #LinkedIn, #Python, #docker, #github, #linux
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Free Code Camp and Repl.it
As we are working through the FreeCodeCamp (FCC) Responsive Web Design course at Code Club. I decided to investigate, if the code developed in FCC could be pasted directly into a project on the Repl,it website.
It appears the answer is yes, as the screen below demonstrates.
This is really useful, especially as the image also displays. This allows learners to develop projects directly from what they are learning with FCC.
One of the final exercises for this HTML component sets up a very basic webpage with the various tags in the right place.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>The best page ever</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>The best page ever</h1>
<p>Cat ipsum dolor sit amet, jump launch to pounce upon little yarn mouse, bare fangs at toy run hide in litter box until </p>
</body>
</html>
#coding, #html, #freecodecamp, #replit
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Code Club 15/2/2020 Write up
Session write up
Today we made good progress on the Free Code Camp HTML curriculum so we are going to let everyone catch up before moving on to the CSS module. Lucy M also helped with the HTML / FCC website.
I also did some work with one of the attendees and worked through the 'Ghostbusters' activity within the Scratch module. This went well and was completed well within the 2 hour session.
The session was a little quieter, probably due to Storm Dennis bringing in lots of wind and rain.
The next code club is Saturday 7th March 2020.
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Code Club 15/2/2020
The next code club is Tomorrow 15th Feb 2020. We will be carrying on from the previous session.
More work with:
I have a few certificates for anyone who has completed the HTML element of the FCC Responsive Web Design Course.
As the projector / Whiteboard, that is attached to the teacher computer, appears to be working (and also running Windows 10) we may try and make use of this during the session.
On a related note to the above course, the Developer Road Map is interesting.
At Code Club we also have access to:
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I Love Free Software Day
February 14th is not simply valentines day. It is also an opportunity to show your love for free software and thank the world wide community who work hard to develop free software.
#freesoftware, #free, #gnu, #fsf, #fsfe, #4freedoms
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Safer Internet Day 2020
#internet, #safety, #sid, #SaferInternetDay #day, #promotion, #February, #Tuesday
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Debian updates 1 Feb 2020
The Debian Project
Updated Debian 10: 10.3 released press@debian.org
February 8th, 2020
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The Debian Project
Updated Debian 9: 9.12 released press@debian.org
February 8th, 2020
You can update in the usual way (as root)
If you need help then you can either join a debian mailing list or ask on the Debian channel on OFTC irc network
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Free Code Camp – Progress 1
I have been working through the first part of the FreeCodeCamp responsive web design course and have now completed all 28 exercises for the HTML part of the course.
I will also be working on this at Code Club, the South Devon Tech Jam and supporting other learners who are undertaking this course at the above events.
This is proving popular, with those who are undertaking this course and a great way to learn essential IT / Computing skills.
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I am now going to start on the CSS section of the course. As this will help me support the learners as they move up to this.
#course, #freecodecamp, #web, #responsive, #design, #html
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