OLPC Asia BaseCamp 2013
OLPC BaseCamp 2013 is a 100% community-driven gathering of people who care about education and the use of technologies to enable learning for children in disadvantaged communities. Every participant can be an active contributor to this mission. When there are dialogues, perspectives sharing and opportunities to work with like-minded people, we may reach a tipping point.
General Agenda
Where is the schedule?
We will publish the schedule once it finalize (but it will never be :-)) Here is the reason why .. Since we may have 1/2 of the participants who are new to OLPC we need to plan for a balance event. Day 1 will be alot of XO handons, networking, and exposure to technologies available for education. Once people have clear idea of olpc, Day 2 will be used to focus on the theme of "OLPC 2.0: the next journey" Love to try Open technology meeting format where people set their topic...As for Day 3 .. let see what happens from Day 1-2. Hackers will start their Hackfest on the Schoolserver XSCE on Day 3 (Nov 18) and continue to Day 4 and Day 5 (20 Nov) morning
Does the agenda allow for any free time in the evenings (or do we have something planned each night)?
Yes, we hope participants takes this like a retreat. After a hard days work we want you have free time to explore Malacca. If we have programs we will announce but participation is optional eg If you hate to go to the beach and see the sunset :-(
Will some sessions be recorded and replayed?
I am sure there will be some.... will let the experts in Hangouts to record stuff
What I should bring?
Do I need a laptop?
Its not mandatory to bring a laptop but it feel free to bring your laptops and OLPC devices as you can join to our technical sessions for knowledge sharing.
I can bring my XO device(s)
Yes, we highly encourage to bring your own OLPC devices.
Power supply (sockets/adapters/extension codes)
Malaysia use [Type G http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeG.htm] plugs and wall sockets as per. It would better we can plan for extension codes against number of people visit.
Internet
Sessions
Participation beyond the BaseCamp
Will there be a video channel so I can watch Keynotes (or those from other locations)?
Where I can find twitter feed on the BaseCamp?
Meals and Social Events
I see you have meals listed – is there someplace special I go if I have food allergies?
What if I want to host a social event?
I'm bringing my spouse/kids with me, will they be able to join me during evening events (specifically meals)?
Yes, you can come with your family.