Technology is an essential part of all walks of everyday life nearly everywhere on the planet. This is especially true in the use in education, such as engineering to create devices and how to program said devices. However, with technology comes with it the high cost of equipment, infrastructure, sparse communication avenues and energy to power it all. Several years ago intrepid group of Cambridge educators including Ebon Upton realized that we must prepare for the future demand of computer science skills in both to design and to program, but also to have a fundamental understanding of how these devices interact with the surrounding environment. In 2006 they developed a low cost, credit card sized computer called the Raspberry Pi. An …show more content…
Indeed, the “About Us” section on the Raspberry Pi Foundation website states the mission succinctly as:
“The Raspberry Pi Foundation works to put the power of digital making into the hands of people all over the world, so they are capable of understanding and shaping our increasingly digital world, able to solve the problems that matter to them, and equipped for the jobs of the future”. “We provide low-cost, high-performance computers that people use to learn, solve problems and have fun. We provide outreach and education to help more people access computing and digital making. We develop free resources to help people learn about computing and how to make things with computers, and train educators who can guide other people to learn”.
So, what is exactly is the Raspberry Pi? In short, it is a very low cost, credit card sized computer board developed in the United Kingdom. Its main purpose is to encourage discovery in learning and experimenting with code. The basic operating system is a Linux based system called Raspbian using an HMDI port as a TV interface and uses a common keyboard and mouse. Currently in the sixth configuration, Raspberry Pi 3, all of the subsequent iterations all basically consisted of input/output, CPU/GPU, 2 x
The Raspberry Pi is a single computer board with credit card size that can be used for many tasks that the computer does, like games, word processing, spreadsheets and also to play HD video. It was established by the Raspberry Pi foundation from the UK and has been ready for public consumption since 2012 with the idea of making a low-cost educational microcomputer for students and children. The Raspberry Pi board is a portable and low cost [10].
With the rapid development of technology and its functional applications to assist those in the daily life, society is becoming more and more dependent on these technological advances. Many, as evidenced in the article from The Onion, develop a blind-trust in all that technology has to offer and have seemingly forgotten how to think or act independently; thus, the piece satirizes consumers’ gullibility when presented with evidence from a man in a white-lab coat. Using jargon to try to establish ethos and anecdotes that cite illegitimate sources, the article develops points in a humorous way that exposes consumers and their inability to differentiate between reality and nonsense, especially when presented with seemingly “sophisticated” science.
The majority of society has adapted to the technology-rich world that we live in. After all, an important aspect of a good electronic is its user-friendliness and adaptability. We have taken advantage of all technologies improvements in products and services. However, in the future, technology will provide much more than just products and services. It will provide autonomous transportation and engrossing entertainment. It will also enhance education, ameliorate the healthcare industry, help the environment, grow global economy and much more. Technology will have a vital
From a calculator that weighed twenty-seven tons to a slim, multi-purposed object that could fit right into people’s pockets, the development of technology has revolutionized lives all around the world in just over fifty years. The Silicon Valley in California has become the center of technological innovation and home to hundreds of tech corporations that would make technology practical and affordable. Today, technology is found everywhere in people’s everyday lives, with more functions and computing power than what would have ever been imagined in the early twentieth century. Vast amounts of information lie at the click of a mouse as a result of the evolution of electronics in the mid-1900s. Through the new ideas of scientists, such as Robert
For many generations the idea of a device that could recognize you simply by your eyes has been the stuff of science fiction. It was an invention that seemed intangible. However, over recent years this imaginative and seemingly futuristic technology has become a thing of the present. Each iris has a unique pattern, like fingerprints, however iris scans have proven to be more accurate and distinct. Slowly but surely, this novel technology is making its way into the everyday lives of Americans. For example, colleges, such as George Mason University have begun to use iris scans as a form of identification in cafeterias; even airports have started to introduce this innovation (MacRumors, 2014). Not only this, but the invention has been
Technological advancements are made everyday. No matter the invention or its uses technology proceeds toward a superior state. One such advancement was the common computer. What began as a device that emulated a man following step-by-step directions, eventually blossomed into the devices we use today with a multitude of functions and uses. Today computers and their use, known as the concept of computing, have made a sizeable impact on everyday life, from the private lives of the common everyman to the social networks of average communities, the community of Clemson for instance. As time has passed and computers have advanced, computing has significantly influenced the Clemson community in terms of communication and organization.
Technology, from the time it started and until the time it ends, one of the biggest fundamentals is going to be the development. The development of the things we make such as ios, android, windows, etc is what major companies like Raspberry and Redpine want future children to learn and start exploring. What I have been given are two very interesting products to the development world. One of them being the Raspberry Pi, and the other being, WyzBee. Both of these products are relatively new, but I will be discussing the pros and cons of both of each product.
As my eighth birthday was approaching, I knew exactly what I wanted: A personal computer. I didn’t know nearly all of the functionality of such an apparatus at the time; in fact, my young mind probably thought of scribbling rabbits on Microsoft Paint as its primary reason for existence. As I grew up, I figured out the elusive device was not only analogous with entertainment, but it somehow also served to assist my parents at their jobs. To the juvenile version of me, this was fascinating - somehow, I wanted to traverse the vistas of possibilities that this technology offered. Even today, as I alternate between Skype calls and schoolwork on my laptop, I am still beguiled by the capabilities of computers. If technology could be this awe-inspiring, why couldn’t even I learn about its uses and utilize it for the benefit of the greater good? I knew from day one that I wanted to help people, but being able to culminate this desire with my own curiosity of the potential of computer science has influenced my academic choices and will continue to do so when I attend college.
It seems odd to me to write a paper about the importance of technology in education. While there may still be skeptics within the field of education, I would imagine that most people would agree that a technology rich environment enhances a child's education at least to some degree. Even teachers who are reluctant to infuse technology into their lesson plans would have to see the merit of students using technology consistently in classrooms. Most of the recent research articles I've read on technology and classroom learning conclude not only that there is an increase in student achievement in technology rich classroom environments, but also an increase in student
Charles Babbage is recognized as “The Father of Computing”. He developed the concept of a digital programmable computer. Charles contrived the concept called the Analytical Engine and it hailed as the first general-purpose computer concept. The Analytical Engine serves to be the signature of computer technology; nevertheless, this computer concept was the evolution that began the inventions of computers. Whereas the 1st generation of computers served in the early 19th century, it expanded throughout the generations; thus, evolving into computers people know today. In the 21st century not computers, but technology itself are highly known to be used everywhere. The advancement of technology within the 21st century does not just go into using computers; furthermore, it goes to using cell phones, tablets, pcs, laptops, desktops, wearable devices, such as smartwatches and activity trackers, etc. Computers are disbursed within workplaces, such as colleges, high schools, and even hospitals.
In the 21st century having a computing device it’s nothing unique anymore. Whatever we do, computers take important part in our everyday life. Smartphones, laptops, desktop computers and many more devices are nowadays easy accessible for everyone. These innovations did not happen overnight. Looking in the past computers haven’t been so complex since their where born. There was a long journey before also there is a long list of companies and within does companies people or great engineers who took such crucial part in evolving computers. There is many of them but in personal computing there is one company which took a significant
Often times the world cannot keep up with the development of technology. In many ways, technology does have a benefit on a daily basis. As much as some wouldn’t want to admit, technology is improving the way this generation of kids is
Since I was young, I have aspired to learn more about how technology works and the way we interact with it. My interest in science and technology began even when I was as young as 3 or 4 years old, when my family first got a laptop. I can clearly remember my fascination with its incredible capabilities, and this incredible piece of technology allowed for bonding opportunities in my family. For instance, my father would frequently teach me about all of the amazing things a laptop is capable of doing, like calculating large numbers and accessing information from across the world at the click of a button. On the other hand, this common interest in technology with my older brother David allowed us to create many memories of exploring the internet and playing games together.
As technology has made massive strides over these past few decades, almost nothing has been left untouched. This increase of technology has affected every area of our lives, and education is no exception. Education has always been viewed as the traditional classroom schooling, but this is changing. Education is growing, and with the increase of technology, so is online education. In the years from 2000 to 2010 alone, the number of students worldwide has increased from 100 million to 150 million, and it is estimated that in 2025 this number will be 262 million (de Langen and den Bosch 216). Recently, in online education, massive open online courses, or MOOCs, have become more and more popular. The first MOOC was created in 2008 by George
The original Raspberry Pi, a $35 mini-computer launched in early 2012, triggered a technological revolution. For half the cost of a new console video game, an inventor, programmer, and developer or gamer could pick up a Pi and customize it to do anything they desired. Although it is not the first amateur board computer available, its broad base of support and the ability to run a large variety of Linux distributions made it way more successful than its predecessors.