This blog is devoted to stories, and philosophies around technology and education, specifically the idea behind one-to-one (1:1). One-to-one means that in a school environment there is a ratio of one student to a laptop to use throughout the school day, at any time, with fully integrated instruction. In theory in this environment, student instruction not only changes, but so does almost every facet of the school's function.
Well, it looks like OLPC has its first buyer. Uruguay is reported to be making the first purchase of OLPC XOs. About 100,000 to be exact with plans to purchase 300,000 in 2009. No thoughts yet, but this is out there.
posted by James O'Hagan @ 8:48 PM
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Born in Silicon Valley, raised around the United States. Graduated from Purdue University with a major in Elementary Education and minors in History and Coaching. Completed masters work in Education Leadership at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. Currently a technology coordinator at a school that focuses on students with learning disabilities. Hold CCNA and CCNP licenses and have picked and chosen various other technologies to study.
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