EQ1 Seismometer on Linux PC

Students monitor seismicity from a seismometer in my room

Seismograms are constantly recorded in real-time and enhance lessons on finding Earthquake epicenters as well as recording events.

You can also monitor nearby seismometers without having to purchase one using jAmasies - See youtube video --> . 

jAmaseis seismic software for Windows, Mac and Linux
http://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/software-web-app/jamaseis