Goodwill’s tech training program teaches essential digital skills, includes free computer

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is helping people keep up with changing technology through a three-day training program.

I tried vibe coding for free to save $1,200 a year - and it was a total disaster

I really wanted to believe in this free AI coding tool could replace Claude Code. But it isn't ready for prime time unless you're willing to babysit.
Government Technology

Montana High Schools, Colleges Prepare Students to Work With AI

High schoolers are learning about AI through peer-to-peer work and after-school programming like Code Girls United, and ...
University of Illinois Extension

University of Illinois Extension and Avon Township Expand Partnership to Enhance Youth Programming and Educational Opportunities

Avon Township Partners with University of Illinois Extension to Expand Youth ProgrammingAvon Township, IL — The University of Illinois Extension and Avon Township ...

I tried a Claude Code alternative that's local, open source, and completely free - how it works

I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how I got started.
IEEE

Improving the Efficacy of an Automated Judging System in an Introductory Programming Class using a Large Language Model

Abstract: There is evidence supporting that extensive practice in programming learning improves learning outcomes. Automated judging systems are commonly used as a tool to allow programming students ...
IEEE

WIP: Generative and Custom Chatbots in Computer Programming Education and Their Effectiveness A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract: This work-in-progress research-to-practice paper describes a systematic literature review on the use of chatbots in programming courses. We scoped existing peer-reviewed and published ...
KRQE Blogs

DiversIT offering free computer classes and other tech resources

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Adelante is a nonprofit that supports people with disabilities, seniors and other disadvantaged populations in New Mexico. Their DiversIT program offers free computers and ...