John T. Okewole

Check out the newly released @COL4D #Scratch toolkit - Interactive Learning Objects: Toolkit for Teachers and Learners oasis.col.org/handle/11599/3… It is an #OER with #TVET based tutorials. #ScratchMIT2018 @scratch @mres @scratch2017bdx #BAM4Scratch #VET #flexibleTVET

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To give context on age, Grace Hopper began computing at 38, completed the first compiler at 46, helped shape COBOL at 53, kept developing COBOL for the Navy in her 70s, retired from the Navy at 80 & then became a consultant for the Digital Equipment Corporation. v/@cooperx86

Microsoft Word was released #otd in 1983. This is how it looked it back then. Image v/Aldo Computers

Just launched: Face Sensing! 🚀 Meet the new Scratch extension that lets you control projects with your face! Give yourself a silly moustache, draw a picture with your nose, or catch virtual donuts with your mouth—the sky’s the limit. Try it out! scratch.mit.edu/projects/12086…

58 years ago, Larry Roberts presented his idea for an "ARPANet" for connecting multiple computers together across the United States. Full paper: shorturl.at/6uMNq

Rest in peace, Charlie. It was a privilege to call you a friend and to witness your unwavering faith and love for our country. As Jesus said, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.’ (John 11:25) Your steadfast faith and patriotism will inspire Americans for generations to come. Candy and I send our heartfelt love and prayers to Erika and the children.

Charlie Kirk changed my life. I attended Turning Point USA's Young Black Leadership Summit in October 2018. I was 14 at the time but Charlie told me it didn't matter how young I was, I could fight alongside him in this movement. From then on, I attended every Turning Point Conference every year. From 2018 to 2025. I grew up in this movement. I became the person I am today because of the inspiration from Charlie Kirk and his organization. I will never be the same without him, and this country will never be the same either. He was a husband, a father, a man of God, and a visionary for our nation.

This isn’t my strong suit and I don’t even know how to begin to put into words the loss I am feeling right now over the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie wasn’t just a friend — he was like a little brother to me - and to millions of people around the world - he was a true inspiration. He was one of the most courageous, principled men I’ve ever known, and he lived every day with purpose. His faith in God was unshakable, his love for Erika was inspiring, and the way he adored and cared for his two beautiful kids showed the kind of man he truly was. Charlie dedicated his life to something bigger than himself. He fought tirelessly for this country, for the values that make America great, and for the next generation. The impact he had on young people — reaching them in masses, giving them courage to stand up, to think for themselves, and to fight for freedom — is immeasurable. There is no question that Charlie’s work and his voice helped my father win the presidency. He changed the direction of this nation. Charlie was never a threat to anyone. He was civil, he was kind, he listened and responded with respect. The only “threat” he ever posed was that he was incredibly effective. He was a powerful messenger of truth, and people heard that truth. That’s what made him a target. This loss is absolutely devastating — not only for Erika and the kids, but for our country. We’ve lost a leader, a fighter, and a man whose character and conviction were rare. Too rare. To think that his life was cut short by a brutal, heinous, evil act is beyond comprehension. It is horrible and it is heartbreaking. Moments like this remind us just how fragile life is. We can’t wait to tell people how much they mean to us — we can’t admire them in silence. Charlie knew he was loved, but I want to say it again: he was a brother to me, and I will carry that with me forever. I know Charlie’s legacy doesn’t end here. He poured into millions of young people who will carry forward the torch he lit. He built something that will outlast him, because it was grounded in faith, in truth, and in courage. And as his friend, I will never forget him. I’ll honor him by loving boldly, speaking truth without fear, and continuing his spirit of courage. His fight lives on in all of us who loved him. This is an unimaginable loss. For me, for his family, for everyone who loved him, and for America. Rest in peace, brother. You will be missed more than words can ever say — but your legacy will never be forgotten and we will keep fighting the good fight.

We are glad to announce the publication of the 'Towards a Micro-credential Framework for the Commonwealth' report which includes the 'Commonwealth Micro-credential Framework for Lifelong Learning' - hdl.handle.net/11599/5742 #microcredentials

Success in life doesn't belong to those who give up too soon!

Happy birthday, Linux! 🐧🎂 Here’s to 34 years of open source, community, and innovation. #LinuxBirthday

Today in 1991, 21-year-old Linus Torvalds announced in a newsgroup that he was working on a free operating system that later came to be called Linux. bit.ly/2ZjgGtO

The call for chapters for the publication 'Localisation of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education' edited by Lynne Bowker and me has been extended to 31 August 2025, so feel free to submit your abstracts for research on #localisation of #OER within higher education. For more information, see: jako.nom.za/oercall.pdf #localization #openeducation

The Harwell Dekatron is the world's oldest original working digital computer. Built in 1951, it needs 10 seconds to multiply two numbers (v/@JonErlichman).

“Everything that is wrong with the world today is traceable to this one mega-sin—trivializing God.” (Ray Ortlund Jr, Proverbs: Wisdom That Works, p 68)

A free MIT course breaking down fundamental math concepts in computer science: bit.ly/4kXuqQ6 Here, MIT prof. Erik Demaine breaks down state machines (Lecture 4). v/@MITOCW

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As AI reshapes every industry, CS education provides students the tools to be creators—not just consumers—of technology. Explore the latest briefs from #TeachAI and CSTA on the future of computer science education in an age of AI at teachai.org/cs

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Please see our call for chapters for 'Localisation of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education'. Professor Lynne Bowker (Professor and Canada Research Chair in Translation, Technologies and Society at Université Laval) and I are co-editing a book on #localisation and open educational resources (OER). The book will be published with an open license. Submit a chapter proposal before 15 August 2025. The call can be downloaded here: jako.nom.za/oercall.pdf #OER #OEP #openeducation #localization