March 5, 2025March 8, 2025 by vicpimaker

2024/2025 VicPiMakers Meeting Schedule

Click the image to see the Google Sheet updates, and see the following posts for more details. Technical talks, either full-length or a shorter lightning talk, in person or via Jitzi, are appreciated. Let us know.

General Discussion List

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NetSig List

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Linux SIG List

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Projects List

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Integrating generative AI into introductory programming classes March 6, 2025
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Fiona Coventry
Teaching about AI – Teacher symposium February 25, 2025
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