FAQs

• What do I need to purchase to get this started? How much will this cost?

  • Raspberry Pi 3 B+ or Raspberry Pi 3 A+

  • Pi Power Supply

  • 32gb or 64gb SD Card (16gb minimum)

• What is a Raspberry Pi?

  • 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.

• Do I need internet access at all?

  • No, the internet is only required for initial setup and configuration. If you don’t have internet access at all and need to get the content, we (TIU11) can work with you to send you an SD card with the content on it.

• Do I need cellular service to make this work?

  • No

• What devices can I use to connect to the content?

  • Any wi-fi enabled device with a web browser.

• How do my teachers create content with Kolibri?

  • There are multiple ways teachers can create content. Kolibri Studio is an online tool where content creators can build out their curriculum. Our recommendation is to assign a team to upload content that teachers built and submit.

• Is Kolibri the only resource or site my students could use when they connect with their Raspberry Pi?

  • Kolibri is a platform that houses resources such as Khan Academy, Ck12, PHET Interactive, Blockly Coding, and many other resources. Students can also use the Pi to build and learn about electronics, programming, and/or build their own robots. Students can use any resources that is preloaded on to Kolibri.

• Does all of the content need to be loaded onto Kolibri before or will it automatically sync as my teachers update their content?

  • Yes, the content needs to be loaded onto Kolibri before its distributed to students. However, there are Peer-to-Peer syncing capabilities for syncing content. This requires logistical planning as the sync server needs to be within the range of the Kolibri instance.

• How will the coursework ‘exchange’ happen?

  • Syncing is possible if the device is in the range of a syncing server. This process can happen by dropping off the device at school or a roaming sync server that travels and syncs with devices. Reach out to us for more details on the logistics of syncing.

• Are there student, teacher, and parent support?

  • We are working on building a community of support.

• How does feedback happen in this environment?

  • Feedback happens asynchronously in this environment. Depending on the need syncing features can enable this to happen on a daily/weekly/monthly.