Deploying Raspberry Pi in the Classroom

This book is for anyone who’s looking to deploy Raspberry Pi computers in a classroom or lab situation and explains how to navigate the hardware and software choices you face.

Deploying Raspberry Pi in the Classroom equips you with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a deployment of Raspberry Pi computers in the classroom.  Teachers and IT administrators at schools will see how to set up the hardware and software swiftly on your own or with the help of your students.

Step-by-step instructions and practical examples walk you through building your Raspberry Pi workstations and your network, managing the computers and the network, and troubleshooting any problems that arise. This book offers several points to involve your students through hands-on activities. These activities are designed to benefit your beginner and older or more able students alike.

Make Deploying Raspberry Pi in the Classroom a part of you instructional library today.

What you will learn

• How to put an easily-manageable computer on each desk for students to learn Internet use and essential office software skills
•  How to image, configure, and plan a classroom deployment of Raspberry Pi computers
• Tips, tricks, and techniques for managing your classroom Raspberry Pi computers and keeping them up and running smoothly and efficiently

Who this book is for

Primary audience would be teachers and IT administrators at schools or colleges. It will also appeal to administrators at social clubs or organizations that provide less formal tuition or simply provide Internet access.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Planning Your Raspberry Pi Classroom Deployment
Chapter 2: Choosing Raspberry Pi Hardware
Chapter 3: Choosing Operating Systems for Raspberry Pi
Chapter 4: Brief Tutorial on Raspberry Pi Essentials
Chapter 5: Building the Raspberry Pi Computers and Installing Software
Chapter 6: Connecting the Raspberry Pi Computers to the Network
Chapter 7: Administering and Managing Your Raspberry Pi Network
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Raspberry Pi Computers
Appendix A: Raspberry Pi Resources and Training for Educators