[Build Log] Mini-ITX PC - Middle School

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I'm not going to get into it on someone's thread or wherever because it isn't a big deal, but long story short, pointing out a simple spelling mistake that didn't change anything or create any confusion, and then say something like "Couldn't help but point it out" is INCREDIBLY rude. That's just how it is.
 
You're good tiny voices. I'm all for education. It's what I do all day.

zeyuanfu, I don't want to hose you off, I enjoy your input. As I tell my Middle School students, a little bit of impulse control and self regulation goes a very long way.
 
FWIW, my french professor would remove 5% off an exam from every grammar or syntax mistake I make, so I'm always pretty careful with my spelling, therefore, I am and will always be on the lookout for mistakes, if that explains some of my behavior...
Feel free to remove the comments you thought were rude.
 


If you are compelled to comment, you might consider other language which is less abrupt. We all respond here quickly, trying to get information out. When we make occasional mistakes, they are usually finger-trouble typos, not ignorance based brainos. I look at the totality of a person's writing. After all, many of our posters are doing so in a second or third language. I studied French for many years but any attempt by me to communicate in it now, would be hideous.

A PM is a better channel for that advice or when you quote a post, correct it, which is what I often do.

 


I am an Organic Chemist by training, with minors in Physics and Geology. I spent twenty years in management/consulting as an owner of a Computer Hardware and Software company. One of my main fields of expertise was Mapping and Geographic Information Systems, where I did many interesting things in the utilities and facilities area. Following a few rough years when I retired as some of my colleagues and parents died, I worked as a writer and wrote a book, magazine articles and some short stories. Being free to do as I pleased, I retreaded as a teacher

I have experience teaching:

Practical Chemistry to Medical School students and Science undergraduates.
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Practical Chemistry, Physics, and Geology to High School Students.
Earth Science, Astronomy, Life Science, and Physical Science (basic Physics and Chemistry) to Middle School Students (and Forensic Science, Aeronautics, Computer Programming, and currently Basic Computer Design and construction)
Earth Science and Physical Science to Elementary students
Physical Science to Kindergarten students.

At the moment, I am teaching Astronomy to 6th graders, Physical Science (Chemistry) to 8th graders and do occasional forays into Kindergarten to teach Physical Science and to demonstrate science magic. I am also helping educate new teachers.

I'm always learning new material myself.

Calculus is a great subject. Having meaningful contexts to support the teaching from Physics, Engineering, or Astronomy help make the abstract real and show the need for it and the use of it.

 
My plan has always been to retire and teach highechool math. Being only 22, I have no idea what direction life will take me, but we can always hope! No to sound blunt but I am actively searching for employment in GIS in the Denver, CO area, so if you know anyone....:lol:

My hardest class in my college career was Organic Chem level 2. That mess is confusing.
 


No. Networking is all what it's about these days. I don't know anyone there.

I'm of the opinion that Organic Chem is taught either by people who do not understand it well enough or by those who understand it too well. I have been lucky in that my students have been able to understand and show that they understand and they also GET it.

The interactions are complex, but the underpinning is comparatively simple and logical. As I so often say It's all about the electrons! (Stupid!)

I remember that age (vaguely) I had just finished my Masters and the first PCs had yet to arrive, but I got my hands on my first 8bit microprocessor! Intel 8080 with a 2Mhz clock!!!! and not long after that was blown away by the 6502.

 
Got the CPU in, the WiFi card screwed down, the motherboard, and CPU fan installed. Photos to follow when they have been vetted.

The students loved the idea of a $500 killer minecraft machine, with expansion potential to play FPS and MMPORGs. A parent showed up to pick up their child and HE was hooked.
 
Thats awesome! I love when people want to get involved.

Ever since I was 16 and even when I was in college and home on breaks, the kid across the street from me would always come over and hangout while I was working on my car(s). He would be really interested and excited and even help me grab tools and loved learning. I'm 22 now and have been through a few cars and I was home this past weekend for a motorsports event. Joshua (the kid; now goes by Josh) saw me heading out to my car yesterday morning to drive back to school (it is my last semester) and flagged me down. I hadn't seen him since summer. He told me he got his license and bought a car. He opened the garage and he showed me his 2002 Acura RSX. (I had wondered why his dads truck was outside) He was so excited to show me that he installed a short shifter, replaced the brake pads, and cleaned up the engine bay himself. He even asked if I would like to help him install some suspension parts over thanksgiving break when I am home again. Of course I said yes (I have air tools).

I love when people get interested in something!
 
Yes. This dad builds top end media centers with rack-mounted HTPCs, although not as powerful as our machines. He REALLY likes my ML07 case and he's ready to bankroll his son. He just didn't realize that his son being exposed to 'the real stuff'. He though we were doing Raspberry Pi or something like that.
 
Our school wants to go more STEM/STEAM oriented. In other schools around here, that means robotics, telematics, and coding.

I am putting together, computer design and construction, model airplane design, construction, and control, and I'm looking for a parent who can help with go cart building and tuning and technical theater. lighting, sound, and special effects.
 
Here's the latest from Friday, the ASRock H97 mini-ITX motherboard with wireless.

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Man I wish you were local to me. I have built custom go karts in the past (FAST ones with 250cc motorcycle engines) and actually, semi-professionally (regionally), race Sodi rx250 karts. I would give a seminar for free!
 
Yes. You mentioned your racing elsewhere. That was one of the things that brought this to my mind. Middle School is a great age to start karting, even younger is possible, but not so much for the building and tuning. It's not cheap, but teaches far more REAL Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics than Robot Wars.
 
It really does teach alot. I was lucky. My dad used to race cars so I was brought into it at a young age. I also have ALOT of friends who are into it. It makes all the difference to be around people with those interests. At 16-18 most of us had heavily modified cars capable of running low 11s or high 10s quarter mile times. It is really important to teach kids responsibility when it comes to these things. I have learned the hard way about all the bad that can come with that type of responsibility when you neglect to respect the car/power you have. It is so difficult to try to instil in Josh (kid across my street) the values I didn't have when I was his age. Given his car is not nearly as fast as mine was (yet), it does not matter how fast the car is. The danger it presents is all too real. I feel like a grade-A jackass telling him not to race (street) his car when he was the one handing me wrenches when I was working on mine with the sole purpose of racing on the street.

Racing karts is great for kids. Learning proper driving techniques, I feel, is VERY important. The driver education program in our country is a joke at best.
 
I'll be retired by then. I have only a few years left and it gets harder every year to keep up the energy output. I'm a manic guy when I teach, and it require huge energy reserves which I really lack these days.

I'm lucky, I've been there, done that, got the huge t-shirt collection, so I have experiences and can bring things to the classroom that lifetime teachers cannot. How may teachers have mapped unexploded ordinance for the USMC?
 
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