Thank you Kim, glad to see that link. Python and VPython are free and open source, yes. Looking chip-to-cloud, you may encounter proprietary layers e.g. both the aforementioned run atop Apple and Microsoft as well as Linux. Not sure about VPython on FreeBSD -- not looking good.
The Digital Math of which Martian Math is a part is on Wikieducator for the express purpose of encouraging teachers to freely adapt this material to their own needs and circumstances, free of charge or royalty payments. That's a trend in liberal arts, a way to defend important freedoms. Kirby PS: since last posting I have another write-up at Math Forum (mentions Wikieducator): http://www.mathforum.org/kb/thread.jspa?threadID=2102469&tstart=0 I've also added a more technical Notes for Teachers explaining some of the more arcane ins and outs of Martian Math: http://www.4dsolutions.net/satacad/martianmath/teacher_notes.html (this material is not on Wikieducator, is adapted for local use, though again, other teachers are in the process of relaying some of the same info) On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 3:18 AM, Kim <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Kirby and Wayne, > > Thanks Kirby for sharing your experiences. > > It is interesting how the freedom to innovate, collaborate and share > with free software pemeates up to the level of knowledge. With this in > mind, I have added a link to your case study here: > > http://wikieducator.org/Free_Software_Case_Studies/Case_Studies#Personal_Experiences > > Wayne> What other case study interviews should we feature in > WikiEducator? > > I think it would be useful to share organisational/institutional case > studies through the experiences of the individuals involved. The > interviews could cover the challenges for the institution (there is > usually some change management involved) and the individual (e.g. > initial championship/advocacy) and benefits to both (e.g. peer > production efficiency and institutional impact). > > Kim > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "WikiEducator" group. > To visit wikieducator: http://www.wikieducator.org > To visit the discussion forum: http://groups.google.com/group/wikieducator > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "WikiEducator" group. To visit wikieducator: http://www.wikieducator.org To visit the discussion forum: http://groups.google.com/group/wikieducator To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]
