OLPC Mission, Part 2: The XO Laptop, design for learning
July 15, 2009 - 4:29 pm
Why give a Laptop? See http://laptop.org and http://laptop.org/givemany
Substitute the word Laptop, with the word Education, and you have much of the answer. XOs make it possible to collaborate, learn, teach, and publish at no cost. They inspire new forms of learning, and attention to education. And the provide access to digital texts in places too remote to send and update physical books in a cost-effective way.
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July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Governor …
Governor Schwarzenegger is proposing an initiative to introduce digital textbooks into schools. It will move Californias education system into the 21st century. But there is no mention in the CDTI about providing devices for reading the texts. Does it mean that students will need to have their own computers? Not every student has. Is the XO laptop cheap enough to give all students? What about a cooperation between OLPC and CDTI. Internet is a great treasure chest for learning!
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
I help out at the …
I help out at the YMCA as a volunteer and swim instructor. Likewise, with the Humane Society, though I don’t teach the dogs to doggy-paddle. I bought 4 of these - 2 for “overseas” and 2 for here… then gave my 2nd unit to some kids in Brazil.
We HELP people because we can HELP people - no more explanation is needed.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Les anglo saxons et …
Les anglo saxons et les chinois sont des putains d’impérialistes dominateurs et ont va tous en crever de ça !
moi même je suis contaminé par l’anglomanie rampante.
voilà c’est dit, ça fais du bien
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Et si tu remplaces …
Et si tu remplaces le mot éducation par propagande et mode de vie (consommation) à l’occidentale pour ne pas dire à l’anglo saxone, tu peux en conclure que c’est une manière douce d’abrutir ces gamins pour leur montrer qui c’est le patron sur cette planète (sous entendu qui impose son mode de vie).
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Play is one of the …
Play is one of the most important way that children learn, so what if they play on their laptops? God forbid 3rd world children enjoy any of the pleasures available to wealthy children…
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
good stuff
good stuff
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
they are two kind …
they are two kind of people in africa,
the starve and the medium
the medium have food to eat but lack education,
i say laptop is more important as it feed the brain
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
It was a joke. and …
It was a joke. and not all hackers are bad. Hacking applies to more than just hacking a bank account or some crap like that. So loosen up and take a joke. I think its great to help the kids, I just think eating is more important than learning, so i think if they want to give a hundred buck, it should be to the poor kids who are starving.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
yes, next time they …
yes, next time they will hack you using that pc,
and when all the pc connect together,your pc will suffer because your pc cant deal with multiple attack
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
How about one …
How about one laptop Per HACKER. LOL
This seem like a good idea, but i bet they rather play games on it instead of learn.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
children use the …
children use the computer for play… Have you ever thought about, that children learn when they play? To use the computer is as important as learning how to read and write.
It is our task to show children, how they can use the internet for learning. Therefore is the OLPC educational the best vision to give children a chance to change their lifes.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Discover the first …
Discover the first Online Schoolbook GOLD DUST. A combination of global learning, grand adventure and multimedia effects.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Please, nobody used …
Please, nobody used correctly the computer!… the childrens use the computer for play. first we need a education in books, and later one computer, or not.. no is neccesary…
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
There is something …
There is something called Parental Control. It’s not a new concept.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
¿Do you think that …
¿Do you think that the problem 4 that children is access to food? The problem for them is the lack of education to prevent illnes and capacity of communication to the rest of the world.. the problem to represent their own reality inside. Give them education and when they grow up, they´ll find the SOLUTIONS THEY NEED… unless your “christian” soul prefers beggars… (sorry 4 my rudimentary english)
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
I agree! that’s …
I agree! that’s what i have been saying.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Are they edible?
Are they edible?
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Shocked! I was …
Shocked! I was shocked by the comments that spoke disparagingly of children using computers.
Information and education are two of the greatest social equalizers known.
By offering children and adults unlimited information and world class education, both of which are available via the Internet, we can save peoples’ lives.
A laptop with an Internet connection given to the poor will be a life changing contribution for recipients.
Charles, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
books are better. …
books are better. they last longer and they can be more effectively shared. How old is your cell phone or laptop?
It has to be remembered that the web has information for all sorts of things that are not appropriate for children or could be detrimental to communities. , scams, and information like how to destroy things with bombs or guns are also out there.
laptops for the community to share, would be better.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
First feed them, …
First feed them, and then give them a laptot (that certainly is not the only way of educating a child ..).
This is a great lie disguised as charity, help, humanity, etc.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
that’s true but …
that’s true but keep in mind that the world has changed and demand new abilities, knowledges, etc.. maybe sounds like an utopia but its totally posible.i think this is a great idea.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
The laptops comes …
The laptops comes with education software and text books.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
yep books are …
yep books are better.. dammit how about a libary? for the kids?
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
You wouldn’t know. …
You wouldn’t know. Someone who has been on both sides of the track would. My generation and those before me, look at us! Look at those who have won Noble Peace awards, they did quite well with no internet. From being on both sides of the tracks, books have done much better then the internet. However that’s only coming from me and I’m one of many who are from very low income family’s.
July 15th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
How many books …
How many books would equal the amount of information on the internet I wonder? Even just the information relevant to these kids lives? Also kids are going to WANT to learn using a laptop over a book any day.