GitHub Education Launches Online Community
GitHub,
a web-based repository of software source code and other
computer files, has launched a new community forum for teachers and
students who use GitHub in the classroom.
According to the
company, computer science teachers "are increasingly using the platform
in the classroom in an effort to prepare students for the workforce." GitHub Education
is intended to provide those teachers with an online community where
they can share their ideas for using GitHub academically, including
lesson plans and best practices, and where they can suggest
improvements to the company's education tools.
More than 1,000 people from around the world have already joined the GitHub Education Community
to discuss topics such as using GitHub to distribute class materials,
favorite resources for teaching programming and even more nitty-gritty
technical topics such as configuring GitHub OAuth permissions.
Teachers and students can also use GitHub Education to access the company's other education tools, including GitHub Classroom and the Student Developer Pack, as well as information about upcoming events and stories about ways some educational institutions are using GitHub in the classroom.
GitHub
Classroom is designed to make it easier for teachers to distribute
starter code and collect assignments on GitHub, according to
information on the company's site. The application automates the
repository creation and access control process for teachers. The
Student Developer Pack is a collection of free software development
tools for students, including Microsoft Azure, Unreal Engine and
numerous others. Students must be at least 13 years old and provide
proof of enrollment to qualify for the free student pack.
For more information about the GitHub Education Community and to create a free account, go to the GitHub Education Community site.
About the Author
Leila Meyer is a technology writer based in British Columbia. She can be reached at [email protected].