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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Where next?

Back in the US, leaving me to wonder... where next?
I don't know yet.

1st photo by One Laptop Per Child

2nd photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images, via the Boston Globe's Big Picture

Free and Open Source Software

If you don't have one of OLPC's XO laptops, you can run the same software on any computer from a USB disk. Follow online directions to install Sugar on a Stick.

If you want to use the laptops to make new lesson ideas, to code, or for humanitarian work, you can get a few from the Contributors Program.

Key activities:

Measure Kasiisi - specially reprogrammed to teach the sensors listed above. Displays realtime values, graphs, and longterm collected data.
Offline Map - an internet-optional mapping platform available for five countries. Map points, roads, and buildings; write descriptions with your photos and Wikipedia articles; explore other cities. Online Version
SocialCalc - a spreadsheet and charts program which can be shared between multiple laptops. Now available in Mongolian.
Get Books and Media - eBook search application, now with audio/video media links. Designed to work with older OLPCs and the school server.
Browse for internet access, Write for making reports, and other standard activities

Map Uganda

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Where next?

Where is Kasiisi, Uganda?

What sensors will you use?

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