What kind of academic path (from the undergraduate level and beyond) prepares one for developing or working on interesting, innovative projects like Steve Mann's EyeTap (or Google Glass), or other cool interdisciplinary digital projects (e.g. medical cybernetics, space elevators, wearable computing, smart home devices)? [more inside]
posted by mayurasana on Feb 28, 2013 - 18 answers

I want to make an elementary school computer lab just work, magically if possible. I am Windows deficient and could use guidance. [more inside]
posted by argybarg on Jul 5, 2012 - 4 answers

What non-computer based activities can I use to teach video game development to 10-12 year olds? [more inside]
posted by atlantica on Jun 6, 2012 - 21 answers

I have: 27 students, 3 computers, 1 printer, 1 overhead projector. I've been tasked with getting free technology for the therapeutic high school where I work, but how? [more inside]
posted by kinetic on Apr 6, 2012 - 12 answers

Looking for computer/internet recommendations for my 10 year old friend. What are the coolest, most interesting, and least consumerist activities, websites, and other digital/virtual things that I can introduce this kid to? What did you like to do with computers / the internet when you were that age? Bonus internet safety questions inside! [more inside]
posted by bubukaba on Jan 3, 2012 - 14 answers

I'm looking for feedback on the best digital voice recorder to buy for my PhD research interviews. It must be compatible with my MacBook Pro laptop. [more inside]
posted by sassy mae on Nov 22, 2011 - 11 answers

I've been working with SQL and RDBMSes for a number of years, but my most recent job involved no DB work at all. Understandably, I'm a bit rusty. So I'd like to get a good book to help me brush up, and also to learn a bit more about RDBMS technology. What would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on May 3, 2011 - 3 answers

Please help two hardworking yet poor 30 year olds get careers and move out of this tiny one-bedroom apartment. [more inside]
posted by powerbumpkin on Apr 7, 2011 - 20 answers

I'm ready for a career change and I've always wanted to work in IT. What would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2010 - 12 answers

Please help me setup a laptop to be safe and secure for use in a classroom by students. [more inside]
posted by Morsey on Sep 1, 2010 - 4 answers

I've heard it said that when children are playing, they're learning. So what is that they're learning when they're Gaming? [more inside]
posted by philip-random on Jul 27, 2010 - 41 answers

I graduated with a BA in Religious Studies, and am currently working in a tech support/helpdesk position. I would like to move into actual IT work. What's the best way to go about that?
posted by khaibit on Dec 18, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me research technical schools/colleges for IT, CS and systems administration. [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Dec 9, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me take control of my education! Law, cognitive science... [more inside]
posted by macg02 on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I find out more about the various types of jobs in web development/programming? [more inside]
posted by different on Jul 29, 2009 - 7 answers

What are the possible pitfalls of my new life plan? [more inside]
posted by SinisterPurpose on May 4, 2009 - 22 answers

I have always been horrible at math, but somehow a great programmer. I have found that writing a computer program that demonstrates a certain mathematical concept enables me to better understand the concept. I'm a psych major and I brought this up once in the research lab I've been working in. My prof said he recalls that someone did research and/or created a system in which a student writes a computer program that is pertinent to a certain mathematical concept and upon completion is given the regular math problem (as it would appear in a math class). This enables the student to better understand the math problem, solve, and learn math. Has anyone heard of this or anything similar? A learning system such as this would be a blessing to my education. Thanks.
posted by fightoplankton on Apr 13, 2009 - 15 answers

Distant Education Recommendations? (esp ones that offer IT BA Programs) I'm looking for any distance education that has teachers, councilors and staff that CARE. A program new or old that is high tech and streaming video feed of lectures would be nice. If you received some distance education that is worth mentioning and you've enjoyed it or even better you've done 2 different schools online. PLEASE LET ME KNOW! Thanks. [more inside]
posted by premo on Oct 15, 2008 - 4 answers

Hood+Tech Filter: Help me give these kids a fighting chance. [more inside]
posted by dihutenosa on Aug 9, 2007 - 10 answers

What educational computer games are best for teaching a 6-year-old to read? [more inside]
posted by LarryC on Jun 18, 2006 - 14 answers

I administer 50 computers in one room, all of which have synchronized clocks. I have a perverse need to make them all chime on the hour. But what sound? [more inside]
posted by squirrel on Apr 24, 2005 - 37 answers

I am taking a brain-painful networking class (hint: it's all about the routers, baby!) and the studying is intense. It's hard, but I'm holding my own. I see questions here on AskMe that bring really cool answers from lots of folks, with a lot of repeat answerers, which leads me to ask, How Did You Learn What You Know About Computers/the Internet? Was it in school? Did you apprentice with someone who had m4d sk1lz? Did you teach yourself? Other?
posted by Lynsey on Oct 11, 2004 - 18 answers