[K12OSN] What programming languages are people teaching in K12LTSP environment
Petre Scheie
petre at maltzen.net
Thu May 11 13:54:42 UTC 2006
At my kids' school, the two computer teachers are trying to get money for upgrading
their computer lab for next fall. They've calculated that they need ~$32k to replace 25
machines with 3ghz P4s with 1GB RAM; they also want to replace the CRTs with flat panels
to reduce the heat in the room, which is problem. They're being told there isn't that
much money available.
I suggested that they look at buying/building a beefy LTSP server and use the existing
machines as clients. One of their hesitations has to do with programming: they teach a
class on Flash, which I expect would be impossible to do on Linux. They also teach Java
which would not be a problem on Linux. My question is what programming classes are
people giving using their LTSP environments? While I question the value of teaching
Flash programming at the high school level, I think an argument can be made for it in
the sense that people & businesses do like to use the things it provides. But I think
if I can suggest alternatives--and I don't mean just a replacement for Flash, but rather
a list of languages that other schools are teaching--it might make a difference.
Petre
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