Saturday, March 21, 2009

OLPC response

One laptop per child is a good idea, but I'm wondering if the children in Africa even know how to use this technology.  I did not know how to open up the laptop without Nate showing how to open it.  I found this site, http:// www.dailymotion.com/video/x4dolb_olpc-laptop-unpacking_tech.  This website shows how to unpack and set up the laptop.  Of course, you need access to another computer to view this site about setting up your new olpc laptop.  The laptops are not much use if there are not programs to teach this kids how to use them.  This goes with the idea that which discussed in class that physical access is not enough.  I was wondering if there is a program that teaches kids in Africa how to use technology because it does not do much good to just drop off laptops in boxes.

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