User:Ndoiron/Content

While I was doing research for OLPCorps Africa, I collected a good set of links and content. I hope this material can be shared with all schools in the OLPC program.

There is content on a level for younger students, older students, and adult instructors/volunteers/technicians.

Language

Vocabulary

• BrainyFlix: user-made vocabulary flashcards

Science

• PBS: DNA lab: DNA fingerprinting, other information

Mapping / GIS

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• Map Data Download: User-submitted maps of Kenya
• Heat Maps: Google Maps API

Development Technology

ICT4D stands for "Internet and Communication Technology for Development"

Blogs

• BuildAfrica
• Tim Unwin: author of ICT4D

Books

• ICT4D: by Tim Unwin
• Beginning Google Maps Mashups: from Apress

Programming

• Lethain: Global popularity of programming lanaguages
  • Appfrica Article: Popularity of programming languages in Africa

Python

• Invent Computer Games with Python: CC-BY-SA introduction
• Sugar Almanac: OLPC Operating System
  • Sugar Code Snippets: Additional tips and tricks

SMS/Text Messaging

• FrontlineSMS: free text-messaging system
  • Guide for the XO
• Kenya poised for huge growth in mobile services

Grants and Contests

• ESI: Grants for digital-divide groups

Web

• Google Charts API: Make chart images
  • Google Charts Update