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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
- Kenya poised for huge growth in mobile services
Grants and Contests
- ESI: Grants for digital-divide groups
Web
- Google Charts API: Make chart images