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'''Mailing List:''' [http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/nepal |
'''Mailing List:''' [http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/nepal OLPC Nepal] |
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'''IRC Channel:''' #olpcnepal @ irc.freenode.net |
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[http://www.olenepal.org Open Learning Exchange Nepal] is implementing the pilots at Bashuki and Bishwamitra schools. OLE Nepal is a local Nepali NGO that has a memorandum of understanding with Nepal's Department of Education to implement Nepal's pilots at Bashuki and Bishwamitra. |
[http://www.olenepal.org Open Learning Exchange Nepal] is implementing the pilots at Bashuki and Bishwamitra schools. OLE Nepal is a local Nepali NGO that has a memorandum of understanding with Nepal's Department of Education to implement Nepal's pilots at Bashuki and Bishwamitra. |
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These pilots focus on integrating laptops into the Nepali educational system. The laptops and relevant software have been integrated into the Nepali curriculum and teaching process for grades two and six, subjects Mathematics and English. |
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** [[Bishwamitra_Journal|Jamirkot (Lalitpur), Bishwamitra Ganesh school]] |
** [[Bishwamitra_Journal|Jamirkot (Lalitpur), Bishwamitra Ganesh school]] |
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** [[Bashuki_Journal|Lakuri Bhanjyang (Lalitpur), Shree Bashuki school]] |
** [[Bashuki_Journal|Lakuri Bhanjyang (Lalitpur), Shree Bashuki school]] |
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* Teacher Training |
* [[Nepal: Teacher Training|Teacher Training]] |
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* Content Development |
* [[Nepal: Content Development|Content Development]] |
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** Content Development Principles |
** [[Nepal:_Content_Development#Content_Development_Principles|Content Development Principles]] |
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** [[OLE_Nepal_Etoys|EPaati]] - suite of educational software for grades 2 and 6 developed by OLE Nepal |
** [[OLE_Nepal_Etoys|EPaati]] - suite of educational software for grades 2 and 6 developed by OLE Nepal |
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* Program Evaluation |
* [[Nepal: Program Evaluation|Program Evaluation]] |
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* Network Connectivity |
* [[Nepal: Network Connectivity|Network Connectivity]] |
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* Software and Hardware Testing + Logistics |
* Software and Hardware Testing + Logistics |
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Revision as of 08:04, 30 April 2008
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'Nepal नेपाल ' | |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Nepal_map.png | |
Capital | Kathmandu |
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Official languages | Nepali |
Area | 147,181 km² |
Population | |
- July 2007 estimate | 28,901,790 |
- 2003 census | 23,151,423 |
- Density | 184/km² |
Education | |
- Literacy (%) | 48.6 |
- Compulsory Years | |
- Compulsory Age | |
- Pop. in School Age | |
- Pop. in School | |
GDP (PPP) 2006 est. | USD 48.18 billion |
- Per capita | 1,500 |
GDP (nominal) est. | |
- Per capita | |
HDI (2007) | 0.534 (medium) |
Gini Index (2003–04) | 47.2 |
Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
Internet TLD | .np |
Calling code | ++977 |
More statistics... |
Info
Mailing List: OLPC Nepal
IRC Channel: #olpcnepal @ irc.freenode.net
Status
Nepal Government has three-tier committees to implement OLPC in Nepal under Ministry of Education.
- Steering Committee -- Secretary of Ministry of Education chairs this
- Coordination Committee -- Director of Department of Education chairs this
- Task Force -- Deputy Director of Department of Education chairs this
Open Learning Exchange Nepal is implementing the pilots at Bashuki and Bishwamitra schools. OLE Nepal is a local Nepali NGO that has a memorandum of understanding with Nepal's Department of Education to implement Nepal's pilots at Bashuki and Bishwamitra.
These pilots focus on integrating laptops into the Nepali educational system. The laptops and relevant software have been integrated into the Nepali curriculum and teaching process for grades two and six, subjects Mathematics and English.
Implementation
- Pilot Sites
- Teacher Training
- Content Development
- Content Development Principles
- EPaati - suite of educational software for grades 2 and 6 developed by OLE Nepal
- Program Evaluation
- Network Connectivity
- Software and Hardware Testing + Logistics
Other Activities
- The School Server w/ emphasis on Moodle
- Monthly Game Jams
Planning
Nepal:School Server SpecificationOut of dateNepal:School Server Specification - Phase 1 DesignOut of date
These two links above are preserved to show the history but they are dated now and do not show actual deployment design. Gregorio 10:32, 17 March 2008 (EDT)