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.
Check out the options on the Raspberry Pi website!
If your budget allows, we recommend buying a CanaKit which will include breadboards, sensors, and wires so you can follow along with the projects we are working on!
- https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-4GB-Starter-Kit/dp/B07V5JTMV9?th=1
Pi Café offers a central solution of resources to see your development within computer hardware, software, and cybersecurity. So where do you start? Join our community on discord! Our group of like minded students want to see you share your projects, answer your questions.
Depending on your previous knowledge on raspberry pi projects, check out some projects under the students tab. If you are interested in more advanced circuit projects, coding, or cybersecurity great! We have lessons and resources under the parents and teachers tab that can get you started! If you want a challenge, checkout our games/activities and our list of cyber involvement opportunities.
Our mission is to provide parents and educators resources to educate the next generation. All of our lesson plans have student worksheets and reviewed solutions. Our worksheets cover a range of topics from sorting and searching algorithms to circuit design. So where do you start? Join our community on discord! We channels dedicated to bringing educators and parents together. Then checkout our parents and educators dropdown to find our resources separated by topic!