This document summarizes research on the impact of Uruguay's Plan Ceibal program, which provides XO laptops to students, on special education. The research found that the laptops motivated students and improved literacy and communication skills. Teachers used the laptops daily in class and students used them at home. However, teachers desired more training on using the laptops for educational activities. The document recommends continuing teacher training and facilitating parent involvement so students can use the laptops for homework.

1. ONE LAPTOP PER CHILD AND URUGUAY’S PLAN CEIBAL: IMPACT ON SPECIAL EDUCATION Jennifer Martino, MA OLPC Intern – Uruguay 2009

9. RESULTS

16. Classroom Activity: Internet Research on Uruguayan Products Reading the word and the world

17. Class trip to a local Supermarket

23. And last but not least: my fellow interns and the OLPC orientation support team!