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== I. Objectives (4): ==

1)	Providing XO Laptops: Bringing the XO to California Elementary students to empower them to engage in their own education in new ways, through the self-motivating and self-learning XO laptop.<br />

2)	Developing Software and Working with Teachers to Develop Further XO Based Curriculums: To develop and document successful teaching strategies and curriculums using the XO in the classroom. This includes development of new programs and software.<br />

3)	Connecting classrooms: Connecting classrooms in California with classrooms around the world, with new software and groundbreaking ways of utilizing the XO technology. Providing children with a “window to the world”, where they can connect and interact with partner schools established through OLPC, SB anywhere in the world. <br />

4)	Documentation/ Creating a Resource Model: Documenting, assessing, and creating a resource model out of our efforts that will be used to replicate the OLPC, SB Model throughout the United States, and to train others on how to develop a successful partnership program.<br />

== II. Program Elements: ==

1)	'''100 or More XO Laptop Transaction:''' $25,900.00 in equipment minimum and possibly an 'OLPC School Server' as may be required; and OLPC, SB support $3-6,000.00. This translates to an estimated 3-4 classrooms per school.<br />

2)	'''Support/ Mentor System (Per Schoo'''l)<br />

One Student Tech Support/ Mentor<br />
-To facilitate Phased Levels of support- FAQ Booklet, Email, Correspondence with Laptop.org<br />

One Student Program Coordinator<br />
-To be primary point contact between OLPC, SB and Partner Schools.<br />
-To conduct Research, Evaluation, and Documentation of student/teacher interactions and learning through XO.<br />
 
Both students are to work closely with Principle/ Teachers involved in XO program.<br />

'''3)	Software Development''':<br />
-UCSB Interdisciplinary Students will develop educational curriculum-based and self-learning based programs designed for the XO.<br />
-Programs will be given to Partner Schools for usage, development, feedback, and evaluation.<br />

== III. Implementation Strategy: ==


'''1)	OLPC, SB Program Presentation To Potential Partner School'''<br />
-Presentation of XO laptop, global program and initiatives, local success and programs already running

'''2)	Approval From School Board'''

'''3)	Program Presentation To Potential Donors'''<br />
-Presentation of XO laptop, global program and initiatives, local success and programs already running. 

'''4)	Partner School Selection'''<br />
-Selection of suitable international partner school for peer 2 peer interaction and collaboration.

'''5)	Laptop Distribution to students'''

'''6)	Teacher, Curriculum, and International Partner Development'''<br />
-Aid teachers in developing appropriate curriculum for XO laptops and students.<br />
-Include program to work with international students and facilitate peer to peer connection and interactions. 

'''7)	 Monthly Evaluation'''<br />
-Create Evaluation Sheet for Teachers and Students to fill out. Followed up by short discussion with teachers.<br />
-Monthly evaluation of program<br />
-Reality check with teachers: What is working? What isn’t? What are the children engaging with most? What significant changes have you noticed with the children as a result of the XO in your classroom? What is the interaction with your International Partner school bringing to the classrooms?.....<br />

== IV. Methods For Evaluation & Analysis ==
 
'''1)	Evaluation Sheets''' (Monthly for 1st two months, than bi-monthly thereafter) <br />
-Contains specific questions about laptop usage, in class and out of class. One set for the kids, one set for teachers, one set for parents.<br />  
(i)	What tools are the kids using most? <br />
(ii)	What tools are they using the least?<br />
(iii)	 What do teachers feel the kids are learning through the   laptops? <br />
(iv)	 How has the atmosphere in the classroom changed? <br />
(v)	Are children more motivated and excited to learn when they are using the XO’s for class assignments and projects? <br />
(vi)	 How has the XO changed doing homework assignments and time allocated to schoolwork at home?.....<br />
(vii)	 Ect....

'''2)	OLPC SB Coordinator / Teacher Principle Conference'''  (Monthly)
<br />
-The OLPC SB Student Program Coordinator of the specific school will sit down with teachers/principle and discuss use of XO in the classroom. Topics will include: <br />
(i)	How have you designed your lesson plans to incorporate or use the XO? <br />
(ii)	 What things have you been able to teach that you could not previously teach without the XO? <br />
(iii)	 How have you changed your teaching methods and strategies to accommodate the XO in the classroom?<br />
(iv)	 How has using the XO for collaborative projects changed the way the children work together?<br />
(v)	Ect…..please add!<br />

'''3)	What Do We Consider Successful?''' <br />

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