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by danaukes

This is the personal website of Dan Aukes. I have collected a bunch of notes, links and recipes of things I use all the time and love to do. If you find something useful, great!

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Updates on my Work Life

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Notebook

Collected Notes on Technical Topics

This is my personal repository of notes, semi-curated over the past 15 years

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Highlighted Posts

In a world where information is free, what is the value of knowledge?

Thursday, April 16, 2026 by danaukes

I've been thinking a lot about what is the meaning of teaching and learning in a world where information is basically free online. If you know where to look and know how to look, then you can find the answer to almost anything you need. So does knowledge and mastery matter? What role must/should/will educators play in the future of learning?

Digital Tools in the Classroom -- is it amnesia or has something changed?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 by danaukes

I've been hearing two conflicting and dissonant messages. What's going on with digital tools in the classroom?

Django website update, Feb-Mar

Monday, March 16, 2026 by danaukes

I've been migrating to a new website structure over the past month and a half, ...

Foldable Robotics at Escuela Verde

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 by danaukes

This week I have been fortunate to be able to visit Escuela Verde (the Green ...

About

I am an engineer and educator, having spent ten years as a professor. My goal is to help you build your knowledge of design and technology, get your hardware working, and propel your startup or small business. Get in touch!

Welcome

Work Blog

Updates on my Work Life

Notebook

Collected Notes on Technical Topics

Recent Posts

Broader Impact -- How to Place your Work in the Bigger Picture

Ed-Tech: What's out there now?

Reimagining Today's Electronics Handbooks