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One school in Pennsylvania is using open-source tools wherever possible to keep students close to the code behind the machines they use. This stance is opposite to the very restrictive policies of many schools, but could allow students more freedom to explore what makes devices work.

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Add video, create and embed quizzes, and track which slides students view and for how long, all for Free! This fun and pretty powerful plug-in for Microsoft PowerPoint (only works on Office 2013) may be your next best friend! It may also be a fun tool for your students to express learning outcomes by creating their very own presentation! Give it a try!