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The Raspberry Pi is a $35 educational computer designed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in Cambridge, England. It is intended to provoke and enable experimentation with computer programming and educational technology.

= Educational Potential of the Raspberry Pi =

** lights

** special effects in drama presentations

= Capabilities of the Raspberry Pi =

* '''The Pi has a high-definition video output (HDMI)''' that can also be used with most computer monitors, at resolutions up to the 1080p (Blu-ray quality). '''It also has a standard video connector''' for use with older televisions. The system has 3D graphics capabilities and high-definition video decoding.

* '''At this time, regular 2D graphics do not use the 3D accelerator built into the Pi'''. Therefore, the regular graphical user interface is somewhat slow. The 2D graphics will be hooked up to the 3D accelerator at some point in the future.

= Seneca CDOT and the Raspberry Pi =

We're excited about the Raspberry Pi's potential as an educational tool.

= Educational Pilots =

Seneca CDOT is willing to provide software images, technical support, curriculum consultation, teacher training, and customized educational materials for pilot projects.

= For Further Information =