Lubang Consultation Visit

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Lubang Consultation Visit

November 24-November 27

Visiting Team

  • Ryan Onell Letada – Logistics Lead
  • Harv Viray - Technical Lead
  • Tessa Yuvienco – Education Lead

Objectives

  • Ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding of OLPC, eKindling, and the program
  • Set appropriate expectations for the educators, administrators, parents, and all other stakeholders involved in the project
  • Gain understanding of the cultural implications of an XO rollout in Lubang
  • Gather relevant information regarding school and the community (enrollment rates, no. of internet cafes in the community, etc.)
  • Begin to assemble Lubang support team
  • Get to know the community!

Technical:

1. Identify infrastructure needs regarding power, connectivity, school server etc.

[Please check: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Deployment_Guide/Power_Infrastructure]

Education:

  • Identify potential educators for XO Deployment
  • Determine appropriate grade level for program
  • Conduct baseline surveys to determine knowledge-level of educators and students regarding learning technologies in classrooms.
  • Determine teaching methodologies adopted by Lubang educators through class observations, interviews, etc.

Schedule

I. Schedule:

Tuesday, 24 November

  • 10:00 PM ETD Manila for Lubang via MV Nikki

Wednesday, 25 November

  • 7:00 AM Arrival at Tilik, Lubang
  • 7:30 Breakfast at JMS Residence
  • 8:30 Meeting with Lubang OLPC Team (MCTC Hall)

Introduction, Description of OLPC Program in Lubang

  • 10:00 Meeting with all ES Principals and OLPC-Involved Teachers of Grades 4,5 & 6 of LIS/Maligaya ES at LIS Compound
  • 12:00 NN Lunch at Binacas Kiosk, Brgy. Binacas
  • 3:00 PM Presentation of OLPC Program to LIS/Maligaya ES Faculty & PTCA, Poblacion Plaza


Thursday, 26 November

  • Class Observation
  • Teachers and Students Survey
  • Infrastructure Assessment
  • Wrap Up Team Meeting, Comments, Suggestions
  • Next Steps

Friday, 27 November

8:00 AM ETD, Port of Lubang for Calatagan, Batangas via M/B God’s Grace and private vehicle to Manila