Contributors program/February 6, 2009
Agenda
- Upcoming program changes
- New processes for triage and publishing projects
- Local XO pool updates and reports
Attending
Open proposals
PROJECT SUBMITTER XOs months
XO-based Teacher Training Yamaplos 80 6
needs more detail. Can it start smaller / with emulation? How/where would results be shared?
OLPC: The Bolivia Project leighmeldrum 10 12
Amicitia Am. School of Fez mhasbrouck 25 10
multilingual school proposal; needs detail. How would results be shared?
OLPC pilot in Israel - B2 upgrade guysoft 30 6
already started with B2s. Still needed? pending update from guy.
Requests needing contact/closure
AASDO:K12 Science and Tech Ed Mission in Ethiopia Abkebede 20 12
not very specific, though a promising topic. start smaller? needs feedback.
I have conducted several workshop involving teachers and teacher-student teams in Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning in North Carolina. I have a great deal of experience in simulations, virtual experiments and development of online resources, online teaching and general outreach programs. I am familiar with educational standards in North Carolina that are adaptable to situations in Africa.
The AASDO project is a component of a generalized Ethiopian School Development Organization, which is intern a component of the Africa-K12 communities. Initially we plan to target Ras Darge Preparatory School (currently known as Chilalo Terrara), and based on our experience we plan to extend it to other schools in Ethiopia, and beyond. The AASDO approach would become a model for any K12 outreach activity in Africa, because we depend heavily on the talent and resources of major universities in the US and elsewhere. The webistes for AASDO are located at http://sirius-c.ncat.edu/asn
Closing the digital divide and Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning
We plan to develop Multimedia telecenter incorporating state-of-the-art media technology located at Chilalo Terara Preparatory School. This telecenter will become a training facility for administrators, teachers, students and the community to help them become full members of the global village. This training facility will be a magnet for young people and particularly girls interested in science mathematics. Special attributes of the telecenter will include the following components:
Digital image studio Electronic design, page layout, and color editing workstations Digital animation/video and authoring Internet connectivity and digital distribution Scientific Simulations Virtual Laboratories Logger Pro Interface for Real time laboratories Electronic Books Science and Technology Content Radio Jove Experiments Sun-Earth Connection Teaching and Learning Materials Astronomy and space science resources Powerpoint lectures: such as MIT openware
A fully loaded computer will be dedicated to serve as data storage, particularly science and math content, animations of physical, biological and chemical concepts, history of science featuring the men and women who made significant contributions to the quality of life of people in the world. Content in regards to girls in science and featuring US women in science will emphasize math. The content will provide foundation that enables students to continue their education in science, mathematics and engineering both formally and informally. They address the development of critical thinking and problem solving skill to address real world-problems. The success of students in these courses is detrimental on the development of their locals as well as their nation. Also we have access to adequate, well-ventilated space inside the current library. US volunteer trainers will be recruited for this work. However we will plan to use local IT professionals and star teachers from local colleges to help in the design, installation and Training the Trainers.
Training the trainers has a cascading effect where the trainees train their own family members, the community including those in rural areas. For the rural areas market information, and exchange of traditional and contemporary knowledge of agriculture will lead to participatory democracy and sustainable growth. We envision a protracted development of the telecenter with a clear mission based on need, and well researched and impactful training with measurable outcomes.
Health Rec to Improve Outcomes Post Knee Replacement minnalevine 31 24
likely turned down; is one useful for development?
Smaller requests
Ghana Ed Enrichment Project aralston 4 4 Tutorius drykod 2 8 Zambia Rural Education bobfalzini 1 24 Bahamas westvilla 1 6 Create the Buzz KarinaD 1 4 niki @sloan nikigomez 1 5 olpcca0209 olpcca0209 1 4 Educational toolkit zubair.assad 1 3 Math Tutor dragon6158 1 6
New business
Action items
- sj, bjordan and holt are updating the CP submission form to allow public posting, and posting the 16 projects currently under consideration by Friday 2/13/09.