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Asus Flip + Developer Mode + crouton = Ubuntu Linux goodness

Byryan May 28, 2016November 30, 2016

Today I put my Asus Flip into Developer Mode so I could run full Linux apps alongside ChromeOS. This is good if you want to play, but I’d be hard pressed to recommend this configuration for schools. Once the device is in Developer Mode all of the protections offered by ChromeOS are gone, including the ability to lock the device in case it was stolen.

I followed the Crouton directions after putting my Flip into Developer mode, and after what seemed to be a long, long time, the crouton finished. I installed it on my SD card, so if I need to wipe out my Chromebook, I don’t lose anything in my Linux install.

I’ve only played around with it a little bit, but and my first test was running Warcraft II in Dosbox. Under ChomeOS, the Dosbox app for Chrome was too slow, but under Linux it is very useable.

Dosbox runs very well, even though the Flip isn’t an Intel processor. Well, at least it runs Warcraft II.

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Cardboard Challenges: No Tech/Low Cost Maker Education | User Generated Education

Byryan July 29, 2016July 28, 2016

I believe in the importance of participating in ongoing and continuous reflective practice as an educator. This is my reflection on my Cardboard Challenges Maker Education Camp that was taught to twelve 5 to 10 year old learners for five days, 2.5 hours each morning. My Cardboard Challenges webpage of ideas can be found at http://www.makereducation.com/cardboard-challenge.html….

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Copying CDs to your computer under OS X

Byryan July 30, 2016July 28, 2016

Here’s a quick tip on copying a bunch of CDs or DVDs to your computer when running OS X. This comes in really handy since Macs don’t come with optical drives any more, and you may want to bring some resources along with you on your computer. I recently copied 34 CDs of clipart to…

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Ways to up your Google Sheets game

Byryan July 22, 2017July 26, 2017

But the best of the best use Google Sheets differently than most. The experts use Sheets to automate their work. To help you take your Google Sheets game to ?, meet David Krevitt. David is the Mozart of Google Sheets. Ha, 2017 composer! Time-consuming tasks which take most entrepreneurs hours, David is able to do in just minutes. (Thanks,…

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Save Gmail searches with Quick Links

Byryan May 31, 2016May 31, 2016

I’ve talked about Gmail labs previously and today I want to share another Labs addition to Gmail I use all the time, Quick Links. After enabling Quick Links, a new box shows up on the left under your Gmail labels. To save a search, you need to complete the Gmail search first using the normal Gmail…

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Create online multimedia projects with Tackk

Byryan September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

Tackk is a web app that I learned about last year, but never posted about it! A tackk can be thought of as a list of different types of media. In the above shot, this tackk starts with a headline block, then a picture block, and finally, a text block. Tackk makes it really easy to…

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Stretch student collaboration skills with Breakout EDU

Byryan August 16, 2016August 15, 2016

There is a new platform for immersive learning games that’s taking classrooms across the world by storm. Based on the same principles as interactive Escape The Room digital games — which challenge players to use their surroundings to escape a prison-like scenario — Breakout EDU is a collaborative learning experience that enhances critical thinking and…

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