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I don't really like to talk about it to avoid looking like a showoff, but I run a project to help those who want to learn computers and programming. Currently a
by asimuvPR 11y ago
I don't really like to talk about it to avoid looking like a showoff, but I run a project to help those who want to learn computers and programming. Currently am preparing some space that was made available and getting some funds for raspberry pis. I share a similar story like you (poor, parents got me a c64 somehow) and want to pay it forward.
If anybody is interested in learning more or provide feedback about how I could improve the project feel free to email me.
Best of luck!
- whiskers 11y agoI'd be happy to help you out here - I run a Pi based business and we could donate some equipment. My e-mail is in my profile.
- asimuvPR 11y agoYou are too kind! Will email you ASAP. :)
- fit2rule 11y agoHi! I also do what you're doing - my latest effort involves getting old computers in the hands of the refugee's here in Europe, and getting them set up to backup their cell phones, which are absolutely vital to their survival (paperworks, docs, dictionaries, maps, etc.) and yet utterly non-administered. I've also poked my head in on a couple of the rPi/Minecraft hacking sessions that teach kids computer programming, and will try to promote this among my small and mostly crew. Anyway, just wanted to say its great that you mentioned what you're up to, because we really need to be doing more of this, in my opinion.
- asimuvPR 11y agoThat's awesome! How do you source the computers? I'd love to recycle machines if possible too.
- nickpsecurity 11y agoIm curious about what exactly you do that can run all on Pi's plus any writeups you have on challenges and successes going all in. I often see people speculate about doing it but rarely actually do it.
- asimuvPR 11y agoI started a couple of years ago teaching people in my social circle about programming. Then doing hands on things with microcontroller boards. I moved to the RPi and have been slowly forming a group of want to be learners (harder than it sounds). Challenges are purely economic. I have a full time job and work long hours. Plus I do side work to pay for everything related to ASIMUV (it's not a startup). Teaching comes naturally and I'm married to a wonderful ESL teacher. Giving the classes is not the hard part. Mostly getting a good place to teach and getting the proper resources is. I recently threw together a website and it's lacking on content. My goal for the next three months is to blog about the experience. You can go to the website and subscribe to the mailing list. It's not commercial and it's aimed at keeping people up to date. I think the reason don't do it more often is because life gets in the way. It's hard to work long hours and then sit down to do something else. But thankfully I've been blessed with lots of energy! :)
- nickpsecurity 11y agoOh OK. So, not an ordinary business needing email, file servers, web, etc. Just needs hackabld computers to teach folks to hack on computers. That makes more sense. :) Good luck to you. Btw, just to know Im reading it right, what does the ESL mean here?
- asimuvPR 11y agoYes, teaching people how to use computers as tools more than anything. ESL means English as a Second Language. See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_as_a_second_or_foreign_language https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_as_a_second_or_forei... Thanks!
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- ivm 11y agoI live in Chile where social mobility is weak, education is incredibly expensive and income inequality is high. But even the poorest families here usually own a TV with modern interfaces, so Pi for kids could work like magic. Thank you for the idea!