This book equips you with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a deployment of Raspberry Pi computers in the classroom. The book explains how to navigate the hardware and software choices you face and shows you 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.
The Pi provides a great computing solution for schools and colleges, enabling educators to outfit a full classroom’s worth of desks with computers at a modest cost. Though minute and inexpensive, the Raspberry Pi runs a full version of the Linux operating system and is suitable for productivity, programming, and projects as well as general learning.
In this book, you’ll learn:
• How to plan your Raspberry Pi network and choose the right hardware and software
• How to image, configure, and deploy Raspberry Pi computers
• Tips, tricks, and techniques for managing Raspberry Pi computers and keeping your Pi fleet up and running smoothly and efficiently
