Contributors program/April 1, 2011
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[ AGENDA ] * XO-1.5 production machines available: http://blog.laptop.org/2010/02/25/xo-1-5-early-production-laptops-free-to-contributors-worldwide/ * New projects & libraries -- teaching them Community Outreach: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Laptop_Lending_Libraries * Which projects might you enjoy Mentoring below?! http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects http://rt.laptop.org/Search/Results.html?Query=Queue=%27contributors%27 * Fast Review of the 6 latest (greatest!) HW/Project Proposals -- please join us advocating for, and/or reviewing shortcomings of these proposals: #1 IT in Education - Benin #2 Village Education Project - Ecuador / Swarthmore, Pennsylvania #3 Ecole Mixte and Friends - Gonaive, Haiti #4 Helping with OS Releases/Customisation - Carnegie Mellon Univ, Pennsylvania #5 Think Big Nepal - Educating Children Rescued from Slavery #6 Game based applications to enhance literacy in Rural Kenya #7 Children Key of Life Project - Dem Republic of Congo/DRC, Zaire <CanoeBerry> All [3] other projects (http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/devel/2011-March/031349.html) are eligible for starter kits of 2 XO-1s if they reply to contributors@laptop.org making crystal clear how they are helping! If they post their project aspirations to http://olpcMAP.net and make clear how they're working towards http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC:Five_principles <CanoeBerry> Hiya all, meeting getting moving late today! * Blue-Red-73 has joined #olpc-meeting * PetrosPolonos has joined #olpc-meeting * PetrosPolonos Quit (Client Quit) * Blue-Red-73 Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC) * Think has joined #olpc-meeting <Think> Is this where I can discuss my proposal? * kevix has joined #olpc-meeting <Think> Hello, anyone. I am here to discuss my proposal to teach children rescued from slavery in Nepal * kevix has left #olpc-meeting ("Leaving.") <Think> Is there going to be a meeting here today? <Think> cp info * LaurenY has joined #olpc-meeting * kevix has joined #olpc-meeting <Think> Kevix, am I in the right place now? <kevix> yes! <Think> Woo hoo!!! <Think> I am both Think and LaurenY... <kevix> look at the url to see the meeting adjenda <LaurenY> I did, but it's just a very long list of various things <LaurenY> Kevix, do I need to add myself to the agenda, or should I just wait here? <kevix> wait here. <kevix> not sure what the delay is <LaurenY> Thank you <CanoeBerry> Finally we're starting, for those who can stay. <LaurenY> Yeah! <CanoeBerry> Agenda here: <CanoeBerry> http://lists.sugarlabs.org/archive/iaep/2011-April/012796.html <CanoeBerry> Let's begin, and roll quick today so I don't miss my bus to NYC :) [ PROJECT #1 - IT in Education - Benin ] <CanoeBerry> Plz all help critique, mentor and/or vote for Project #1 here: <CanoeBerry> IT in Education - Benin <CanoeBerry> http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=77626 <CanoeBerry> SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF http://olpcMAP.net & <CanoeBerry> http://j.mp/6UhCtd <CanoeBerry> Requests 1 XOs over 10 months <CanoeBerry> Project Objectives: <CanoeBerry> The project objective is to help children and the public learn to <CanoeBerry> use technology <CanoeBerry> and find information using computers and the Internet. <CanoeBerry> We provide services such as: <CanoeBerry> - Literacy courses <CanoeBerry> - Basic Computer Usage <CanoeBerry> - Word Processing <CanoeBerry> - Using Email <CanoeBerry> - Using the Internet <CanoeBerry> - Using Computers and the Internet to search for jobs / write résumés <CanoeBerry> - Specialized Internet search classes on specific topic (such as health <CanoeBerry> care, agriculture, etc...) * Improv has joined #olpc-meeting <CanoeBerry> I'm willing to give this Benin group the benefit of the doubt. <Improv> Hello <CanoeBerry> With a starter kit of 1 or 2 XO-1s. <CanoeBerry> Improv: hi! * Cerlyn has joined #olpc-meeting <Improv> This was kind of short notice for a meeting; don't have a lot of time to chat right now <CanoeBerry> Any objections to Benin's admittedly very loose proposal? <Improv> But I'm Pat Gunn (at CMU) <CanoeBerry> With a mentor let's give Benin a tentative OK? <CanoeBerry> Calling once.. <CanoeBerry> Calling twice.. <CanoeBerry> Calling thrice.. <CanoeBerry> TENTATIVE APPROVAL for Project #1 (Benin) if basic mentor/mentoring found. [ PROJECT #2 - Village Education Project - Ecuador / Swarthmore, Pennsylvania ] <CanoeBerry> Onto Project #2 - please all critique, mentor and vote for: <CanoeBerry> Village Education Project - Ecuador / Swarthmore, Pennsylvania <CanoeBerry> http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=77660 <CanoeBerry> SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF http://olpcMAP.net & <CanoeBerry> http://j.mp/6UhCtd <CanoeBerry> Requests 10-20 XOs over 3 months <CanoeBerry> Project Objectives: (excerpt) <CanoeBerry> The new computer curriculum aims to give the children basic computing <CanoeBerry> literacy, including the skills they will need in high school (for <CanoeBerry> example, touch typing, word processing, email and Internet research <CanoeBerry> techniques) to place them on a more level playing field with their more <CanoeBerry> privileged classmates and to ensure that they have a solid foundation to <CanoeBerry> build on in their high school classes. OLPC’s XO laptops are especially <CanoeBerry> good for this purpose due to their portability, ease of charging, and <CanoeBerry> simple interface. More specifically, since our summer program ends with <CanoeBerry> a final exam, we aim to have at least 90 percent of our students pass <CanoeBerry> the exam on the computer curriculum. We are starting literally at the <CanoeBerry> beginning with these kids - most have never used a mouse - so the <CanoeBerry> outcomes will be especially visible not only in hard outcomes like their <CanoeBerry> test scores, but also in soft outcomes like quality of school projects, <CanoeBerry> and general readiness for school. <CanoeBerry> Lots of solid community-centric work here it appears -- and basic awareness of Sugar? <CanoeBerry> Who can mentor? I'm happy with the look of this (maybe even 10 XO-1s sooner/later) if their understanding of Sugar/OLPC principles etc is confirmed: <CanoeBerry> http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Core_Principles <CanoeBerry> Thoughts? <CanoeBerry> Objections? <CanoeBerry> Calling once.. <CanoeBerry> Calling twice.. <CanoeBerry> Calling thrice.. <CanoeBerry> TENTATIVE APPROVAL (for 2-XO laptop starter kit initially) if mentoring/mentor found. [ PROJECT #3 - Ecole Mixte and Friends - Gonaive, Haiti ] <CanoeBerry> Onto Project #3 - please all critique/mentor/vote for: <CanoeBerry> Ecole Mixte and Friends - Gonaive, Haiti <CanoeBerry> http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=77921 <CanoeBerry> http://friendsacademy1810.org <CanoeBerry> http://sbsgrade3kids.blogspot.com <CanoeBerry> SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF http://olpcMAP.net & <CanoeBerry> http://j.mp/6UhCtd <CanoeBerry> Requests 5-9 XOs over 36 months <CanoeBerry> Project Objectives: <CanoeBerry> Friends Academy is seeking to establish a long-term partnership with <CanoeBerry> Ecole Mixte Choubert Alexis in Gonaives, Haiti, an accredited school <CanoeBerry> that was devastated in the 2010 earthquake. The school would be one of <CanoeBerry> several schools in our network. Our objective is to collaborate with <CanoeBerry> students around the world on the kinds of projects that require <CanoeBerry> teamwork, <CanoeBerry> complex communication, creativity, technical competence, and other 21st <CanoeBerry> century skills. These projects can take many forms. Imagine students at <CanoeBerry> one school creating storyboards, students at another school designing <CanoeBerry> the artwork, students at a third school composing the music, a forth <CanoeBerry> class producing the final video. This kind of project and those like it <CanoeBerry> differ from the usual correspondences and pen pal exchanges that <CanoeBerry> teachers <CanoeBerry> initiate with their international partners. We will also have these <CanoeBerry> initial exchanges, but expect more out of these partnerships in the <CanoeBerry> long-term. The projects we propose provide students with genuine <CanoeBerry> learning experiences. They also build friendships, cement relationships, <CanoeBerry> and bridge cultures. They require intense and sustained collaboration. <CanoeBerry> Apps like[ http://translate.google.com/ ] translate.google.com can help <CanoeBerry> with the language barrier. Email, wikis, and blogs allow us to network, <CanoeBerry> share and collaborate. These projects allow children to share their <CanoeBerry> stories, experiences, culture, values, ideas, and dreams. We believe <CanoeBerry> projects like these can be powerful and transformative. Students can <CanoeBerry> share, learn, and grow together. Technically, we hope they can build <CanoeBerry> on their skills. These projects tie in to our school's vision "to <CanoeBerry> develop students who have strong global literacy" and to one of our <CanoeBerry> technology goals "global communication and global awareness." <CanoeBerry> Teachers at the other schools will carve out their own goals. For one <CanoeBerry> teacher, these collaborations might be an avenue to teach English, for <CanoeBerry> others, it might be a way to teach the writing process, art, music, <CanoeBerry> or theater. * CanoeBerry Quit (Excess Flood) [...] <CanoeBerry> Sorry that was so long! <Improv> Canoe: You were booted right after "SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS TO BE POSTED" <CanoeBerry> :) <Improv> So you can continue from there if you want. <CanoeBerry> Trying again, in smaller chunks: <CanoeBerry> Requests 5-9 XOs over 36 months <CanoeBerry> Project Objectives: <CanoeBerry> Friends Academy is seeking to establish a long-term partnership with <CanoeBerry> Ecole Mixte Choubert Alexis in Gonaives, Haiti, an accredited school <CanoeBerry> that was devastated in the 2010 earthquake. The school would be one of <CanoeBerry> several schools in our network. Our objective is to collaborate with <CanoeBerry> students around the world on the kinds of projects that require <CanoeBerry> teamwork, <CanoeBerry> complex communication, creativity, technical competence, and other 21st <CanoeBerry> century skills. These projects can take many forms. Imagine students at <CanoeBerry> one school creating storyboards, students at another school designing <CanoeBerry> the artwork, students at a third school composing the music, a forth <CanoeBerry> class producing the final video. This kind of project and those like it <CanoeBerry> differ from the usual correspondences and pen pal exchanges that <CanoeBerry> teachers <CanoeBerry> initiate with their international partners. * luigi_bol has joined #olpc-meeting <CanoeBerry> We will also have these <CanoeBerry> initial exchanges, but expect more out of these partnerships in the <CanoeBerry> long-term. The projects we propose provide students with genuine <CanoeBerry> learning experiences. They also build friendships, cement relationships, <CanoeBerry> and bridge cultures. They require intense and sustained collaboration. <CanoeBerry> Apps like[ http://translate.google.com/ ] translate.google.com can help <CanoeBerry> with the language barrier. Email, wikis, and blogs allow us to network, <CanoeBerry> share and collaborate. These projects allow children to share their <CanoeBerry> stories, experiences, culture, values, ideas, and dreams. We believe <CanoeBerry> projects like these can be powerful and transformative. Students can <CanoeBerry> share, learn, and grow together. Technically, we hope they can build <CanoeBerry> on their skills. These projects tie in to our school's vision "to <CanoeBerry> develop students who have strong global literacy" and to one of our <CanoeBerry> technology goals "global communication and global awareness." <CanoeBerry> Teachers at the other schools will carve out their own goals. For one <CanoeBerry> teacher, these collaborations might be an avenue to teach English, for <CanoeBerry> others, it might be a way to teach the writing process, art, music, <CanoeBerry> or theater. <CanoeBerry> I've met very briefly in Boston w/ folks associated, looks good even if they have a long ways to go :) <CanoeBerry> Objections? <CanoeBerry> I suggest similar very tentative approval if a mentor is found. I can help.. <CanoeBerry> Calling once.. <CanoeBerry> Calling twice.. <CanoeBerry> Calling thrice.. <CanoeBerry> TENATIVE APPROVAL if a mentor is found -- beginning with a starter kit of 2 XO-1s. [ PROJECT #4 - Helping with OS Releases/Customisation - Carnegie Mellon Univ, Pennsylvania ] <CanoeBerry> Onto Project #4 - please all critique/mentor/vote for: <CanoeBerry> Helping with OS Releases/Customisation - Carnegie Mellon Univ, <CanoeBerry> Pennsylvania <CanoeBerry> http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=78001 <CanoeBerry> http://dachte.org <CanoeBerry> SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF http://olpcMAP.net & <CanoeBerry> http://j.mp/6UhCtd <CanoeBerry> Requests 1 XO-1 and 1 XO-1.5 over undetermined months <CanoeBerry> Project Objectives: <CanoeBerry> [In order to] help with OS packaging/customisation/builds. For example, <CanoeBerry> I would like to help with making smaller images without GNOME by <CanoeBerry> verifying the dependencies for the sugar components, and I would be <CanoeBerry> willing to otherwise assist in tracking down bugs in the system releases <CanoeBerry> and participate in meetings/Bugzilla to this effect. As a systems <CanoeBerry> programmer/admin, I know Fedora/RHEL/CentOS very well, and I have <CanoeBerry> experience customising them. <CanoeBerry> Improv: would you like to intro yr work? <CanoeBerry> Sounds great :) <Improv> CanoeBerry: That's me, and I know some laptop.org folks (e.g. sj) and was going to get an XO-3 to help with hardware things when the hardware becomes available. I'd like an XO-1.75 as well, if/when available. <CanoeBerry> Great! Even if those 2 newer "potential" models are not available quite yet :) <Improv> I'm not sure if this was the best way to request the hardware though, and would be happy to donate to offset cost. <CanoeBerry> No prob. Donations always accepted, but separately: http://laptop.org/action/donate <CanoeBerry> Improv: Any recent updates to where you want to take this work? <Improv> I'd be happy to help with everything from drivers/kernel stuff to general systems work. <CanoeBerry> +1 is my vote, if it wasn't obvious. <CanoeBerry> Improv: are you on devel@laptop.org ? <Improv> My time for drivers/kernel stuff is more limited than general systems work because it's more involved. <CanoeBerry> http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/devel <Improv> No. Maybe I should be? <Improv> Oh, I've read the archives there occasionally <Improv> I should sign up for it in digest form. <CanoeBerry> Got it. Join support-gang@laptop.org if you want higher level kid/teacher-relevant stuff too. <Improv> I am not a Python wizard, more a systems wrangler. Still might be interesting. <CanoeBerry> I can add you -- sg@l.o is privacy-walled so we can exchange kids photos / phone numbers etc. <CanoeBerry> Let me know anytime. <CanoeBerry> All: objections? <CanoeBerry> Calling once.. <CanoeBerry> Calling twice.. <Improv> In any case, I would like my application to generally imply that I'm willing to help with beta hardware and other systems releases. <CanoeBerry> Calling thrice.. <CanoeBerry> APPROVED. <CanoeBerry> Thanks! [ PROJECT #5 - Think Big Nepal - Educating Children Rescued from Slavery ] <CanoeBerry> Onto Project #5 - plz all critique/mentor/vote for: <CanoeBerry> Think Big Nepal - Educating Children Rescued from Slavery <CanoeBerry> http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=78050 <CanoeBerry> http://www.childrenoftomorrow.org <CanoeBerry> http://www.nepalorphanshome.org <CanoeBerry> SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF http://olpcMAP.net & <CanoeBerry> http://j.mp/6UhCtd <CanoeBerry> Requests 10 XOs over 12 months <CanoeBerry> Project Objectives: (excerpts) <CanoeBerry> Theobjective of this project is to create a yearlong extracurricular <CanoeBerry> academic andmentorship program for 10 children—mostly girls—who have <CanoeBerry> been rescued fromslavery or abandonment in Nepal.Through the use of the <CanoeBerry> laptops, the program will encompass a wide-rangingcurriculum that will <CanoeBerry> enhance the children's understanding of themselves and theworld and will <CanoeBerry> foster cognitive, psychological and emotional development. <CanoeBerry> The curriculum will be divided into 3 parts; each part will take 4 <CanoeBerry> months to complete: <CanoeBerry> The first part of the curriculum focuses on geography, peoples of <CanoeBerry> the world, cultures and religions. <CanoeBerry> The second part focuses on government, law and human rights. <CanoeBerry> The third part focuses on health, the environment and basic science. <CanoeBerry> Create a mentorship program between older and younger children in <CanoeBerry> order to maximize the program's benefits for years to come. <CanoeBerry> Enhance student interaction with each other through the use of <CanoeBerry> technology, fostering an innovative learning experience outside the <CanoeBerry> classroom. <CanoeBerry> The children will use the laptops to read given assignments, participate <CanoeBerry> in exercises, as well as to write their own newspapers and create their <CanoeBerry> own storybooks. Participants are responsible to teach some of what they <CanoeBerry> learn to the other children in the orphanage, fostering <CanoeBerry> communication and <CanoeBerry> mentorship skills. For this project, Children of Tomorrow is partnering <CanoeBerry> with Nepal OrphansHome (NOH), a nonprofit organization in Kathmanduthat <CanoeBerry> operates homes for children who’ve been orphaned, abandoned or <CanoeBerry> rescued from bonded labor. www.nepalorphanshome.org <LaurenY> Hi, this is me. I'm an English professor and journalist and very dedicated to this project. <CanoeBerry> LaurenY: You are also the most patient person I've ever met ;) <CanoeBerry> Care to introduce yr work? * Improv Quit (Quit: ircII EPIC4-2.10.1 -- Are we there yet?) <CanoeBerry> Very Briefly. <LaurenY> Hi there. This is me. I am an English professor and journalist, and totally dedicated to this project <CanoeBerry> LaurenY: have you used the Sugar software? <CanoeBerry> Have you joined any of the OLPC-NYC events? <LaurenY> No, but my partner has. I am creating the curriculum. <LaurenY> No, I'd love to join any events available. <CanoeBerry> Is yr partner subscribed to OLPC NYC's mailing list here http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/olpc-nyc ? <CanoeBerry> Can I add you? <LaurenY> No, but I can make sure we do that right away. Yes, please add me! <CanoeBerry> We're meeting tomorrow 8am-1pm at the Humanitarian Free/Open Workshop at Bergen Community College, care to join :-) <CanoeBerry> Too techie perhaps! <CanoeBerry> Northern NJ, in Paramus. <LaurenY> Sure...I am always interested in learning <LaurenY> I just want to help these children get the best education possible, so I am always open to learning as much as possible! <CanoeBerry> Did you contact http://olenepal.org and what did they say? <LaurenY> Yes. I actually drove to Boston and met with Rabi at Harvard when he was in the US a few weeks ago. I am going to work with him, but he said he does not have 10 laptops to lend <CanoeBerry> PS don't hesitate to join us 7:30AM @ Secaucus Jct Station if you want a free ride tomorrow morning. <CanoeBerry> Cool, you met Rabi! <CanoeBerry> I could bring you a few laptops tomorrow morning to get started if nec? <LaurenY> That would be terrific. <LaurenY> Rabi was very impressive. He was speaking at Kennedy School of Govt, and we met for coffee beforehand. I picked his brain about his projects, and learned a lot <LaurenY> We've been in touch since and I'm going to do some literacy workshops for his schools when I start my project. <CanoeBerry> Are you sure you're able to wake up so early tomorrow?! Would be wonderful but just checking -- would you drive direct to 400 Paramus Drive (Bergen Comm Coll) ? <CanoeBerry> Wicked. <LaurenY> Yes, I would drive straight there, because I'm outside of the city and it's just easier to drive. <CanoeBerry> If you drive direct, meet 8am @ 400 Paramus Dr. <CanoeBerry> If you take public transit, meet *BY* 7:30am @ Secaucus Junction Station, at the car pickup at the bottom of the escalators. <LaurenY> Okay, that sounds great. I'm so excited to get started. <CanoeBerry> Let me know. <LaurenY> I will just drive to the community college and find you guys. Who should I ask for? <CanoeBerry> All: thoughts? objections? mentoring, etc to help along this project? <CanoeBerry> Ask for OLPC NYC / Princeton Engineers Without Borders. <CanoeBerry> Thanks! <CanoeBerry> Calling once.. <CanoeBerry> Calling twice.. <CanoeBerry> Calling thrice.. <LaurenY> Okay. I look forward to it. Thank you so much. <CanoeBerry> APPROVED for starter kit of 2 XO-1s, followed by 8 more later if progress/blogging demonstrated. (Standard deal our community asks for, a blog sharing your adventures/progress via http://planet.laptop.org and http://olpcMAP.net !) <CanoeBerry> LaurenY: Lunch included 12 noon to 1pm, can you confirm? <CanoeBerry> The event requires RSVPs, I will RSVP for you but just let me know. <LaurenY> Sure, I'm definitely going to come. I think it'll be a great learning experience. I can pay whatever it is. <CanoeBerry> No payment required except the sweat of yr brow! <CanoeBerry> Serious about that part ;) <CanoeBerry> Start your blog today at http://wordpress.com if poss. <CanoeBerry> Onto Project #6 now.. <LaurenY> Excellent! By the way, we already started a blog at thinkbignepal.blogspot.com <CanoeBerry> Great, sorry I forgot! * Yellow-Lime-41 has joined #olpc-meeting <CanoeBerry> Remember to syndicate that within http://planet.laptop.org and off of http://olpcMAP.net after a couple more posts :) [ PROJECT #6 - Game based applications to enhance literacy in Rural Kenya ] <CanoeBerry> OK, onto Project #6 now - plz all critique/mentor/vote for: <CanoeBerry> Game based applications to enhance literacy in Rural Kenya <CanoeBerry> http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=78380 <CanoeBerry> SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF http://olpcMAP.net & <CanoeBerry> http://j.mp/6UhCtd <CanoeBerry> Requests 10 XOs for undetermined months <CanoeBerry> Project Objectives: <CanoeBerry> To empirically measure the impact of low cost technologies use in <CanoeBerry> enhancing literacy for kids from Bottom of Pyramid in Kenya. <CanoeBerry> To establish design features that enhance learning for rural kids. <CanoeBerry> To make a contribution towards digitizing learning in Kenya and the <CanoeBerry> region <luigi_bol> Hey I'm Luis from Bolivia, i'm very interesting in your blog, because i'm doing a similar project :-) <CanoeBerry> Applicant is preparing well with http://ntugiSchool.com folks nearby in Kenya.. <Yellow-Lime-41> Project #3 <CanoeBerry> Project #3 received "TENTATIVE APPROVAL if a mentor is found -- beginning with a starter kit of 2 XO-1s" <Yellow-Lime-41> Great! * KGMac has joined #olpc-meeting <CanoeBerry> Motion for Starte Kit of 2 XO-1 laptops? <CanoeBerry> Or perhaps even a larger shipment if the Kenya applicant continues to prove his salt? <CanoeBerry> Objections? <KGMac> so moved <CanoeBerry> Calling once.. <CanoeBerry> Calling twice.. <CanoeBerry> Calling thrice.. <CanoeBerry> TENATIVE APPROVAL for 2-10 XO-1s depending on mentoring / blogging in coming weeks :) [ PROJECT #7 - Children Key of Life Project - Dem Republic of Congo/DRC, Zaire ] <CanoeBerry> Onto Final Project #7.. <CanoeBerry> Plz all critique/mentor/vote for: <CanoeBerry> Children Key of Life Project - Dem Republic of Congo/DRC, Zaire <CanoeBerry> http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=78464 <CanoeBerry> SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF http://olpcMAP.net & <CanoeBerry> http://j.mp/6UhCtd <CanoeBerry> Requests 20 XOs for 12 undetermined months <CanoeBerry> Project Objectives: <CanoeBerry> Although it has been a really long time since the computer was <CanoeBerry> developed, <CanoeBerry> the computer has become an object of great importance to day, be it any <CanoeBerry> workplace and any profession. The uses and applications of computers are <CanoeBerry> vast and un-ending. Computer literacy has become a pre-requisite while <CanoeBerry> appearing for almost every odd interview. Since it is a known fact that <CanoeBerry> today’s children will grow up to become responsible adults of tomorrow, <CanoeBerry> they must be introduced to the basic technology that currently rules <CanoeBerry> the world. <CanoeBerry> According to that reality we have gote that ideas to make this <CanoeBerry> project in <CanoeBerry> order to providing this knowledge to our children is like preparing them <CanoeBerry> for the future. <CanoeBerry> But According to the successive wars here in our country (DR Congo) many <CanoeBerry> children does't use these software because of life is more hardful, <CanoeBerry> parents are not able to pay laptop, it means that the laptops are using <CanoeBerry> only for the noble and rich families.. <CanoeBerry> That is the reason why our Project will allow those vulnerable children <CanoeBerry> (all kind of children without eny discrimination )to introducing them to <CanoeBerry> that new technology so that This will give them an introduction to the <CanoeBerry> syllabus that he will be taught in further professional courses and to <CanoeBerry> allow them to get a job... <CanoeBerry> Our Project is from the Bible "Paulm 30:11 that says, you have turned <CanoeBerry> my mourning into dancing you have sut off my sacclother and clothed me <CanoeBerry> with gladness" <CanoeBerry> Really we need to help our community with this new system of education. <CanoeBerry> I don't understand this project, and how it advances OLPC principles etc here: <CanoeBerry> http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Core_Principles <CanoeBerry> But perhaps i need to read more. <CanoeBerry> Needs strong mentoring. <CanoeBerry> I vote -1 until we learn more about their about and vision. <CanoeBerry> 20 is above our guidelines regardless. <CanoeBerry> Calling once.. <CanoeBerry> Calling twice.. <CanoeBerry> Calling thrice.. <CanoeBerry> ON HOLD <CanoeBerry> Thanks all for a great quick meeting! <CanoeBerry> Have a great weekend all! <KGMac> you too. happy april. <Yellow-Lime-41> Thanks. I'm new. Came in during discussion of #6. Is there a way to view previous conversation?