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Learn about the operating system Linux for Raspberry Pi!
This masked and socially distanced event for teens and adults will occur with enough space for 7 attendees in the Nordlof Rehearsal Room on the second floor of the Nordlof Center. If circumstances change, we will switch this to a virtual series.
In partnership with the Rockford MakerSpace, masked attendees will be able to learn the basic concepts of the computer operating system Linux.
What is a Raspberry Pi device?
The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python. It’s capable of doing everything you’d expect a desktop computer to do, from browsing the internet and playing high-definition video, to making spreadsheets, word-processing, and playing games.
What’s more, the Raspberry Pi has the ability to interact with the outside world, and has been used in a wide array of digital maker projects, from music machines and parent detectors to weather stations and tweeting birdhouses with infra-red cameras. We want to see the Raspberry Pi being used by kids, teens, and adults all over the world to learn to program and understand how computers work.
TAGS: | Technology | Science, Engineering, and Math | Maker |
The facility at 118 N. Main St. in Rockford spans 30,000 square feet and serves as a versatile space for performances, classes, community gatherings, cultural events, and technology training across the region. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Inside, you'll find the J.R. Sullivan Theater with 280 seats, the Black Box Theater with 60 seats, several meeting and classroom spaces, and the 15 station Walmart Computer Classroom.
