This was a talk I gave to the students and professors of Kigali Institute of Education. If focused on the ideas that founded OLPC and the problems a large scale project faces.
Using Technology for Hands-on Exploration - GAYC 2011Diane Bales
Presentation at the 2011 Georgia Association on Young Children Conference by Diane Bales and Phillip Baumgarner. Focus of presentation is using iPads and other technology tools for hands-on exploration with preschool children.
Using Technology for Hands-on Exploration - GAYC 2011Diane Bales
Presentation at the 2011 Georgia Association on Young Children Conference by Diane Bales and Phillip Baumgarner. Focus of presentation is using iPads and other technology tools for hands-on exploration with preschool children.
Toys, play and games : Y1 ICT, Lecture 5Miles Berry
• ICT Capability
• Exploratory play with ICT
• Programmable toys
• Game based learning
SESSION TASK
• Creative challenge – illustrate ‘The Internet’ through a painting. Post it up to BlogFolio and add a reflective comment.
• Play with one of the progtammable toys or video games discussed during the session. Post a reflection to your blog, focussing on what children might learn through this or similar technology.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY
• Read Williamson (2009) and discuss the place of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer games in primary education.
• You might like to spend at least some of the summer break playing one or two computer games; if so, blog about your experience, focussing on the learning that takes place whilst playing.
• Please make sure you have completed all directed task work for Year 1 and that your blog is completely up to date.
Educational Priorities for the 21st CenturySam Gliksman
The current rate of technology advance, coupled with the rapid growth of the Internet, is revolutionizing society and the ways in which we communicate, connect and learn. In order to remain relevant, schools need to revise their educational objectives and prepare students with skills for a life of continual change and re-learning.
In this issue “The 10 Most Innovative Edtech Companies to Watch”, we’ve portrayed those global organizations which are creating and spreading new technological solutions to make learning fun with the magic of AR, VR and AI. Also a rich plethora of information about the recent developments in the
education industry has been included in the issue.
Acton Academy Columbus Private School KitVarun Bhatia
Acton Academy Columbus is a private, project-based learner-driven elementary school. We aim to create a positive, growth mindset environment in order to develop curious, independent students who find great joy in creating, learning, and collaborating in a tight knit community while discovering their own personal gifts and talents.
Att.: new contact data: Dreammachine, www.dreammachine.be, gerda@dreammachine.be, +32 (0) 479 98 26 34.
Table of Contents:
• Characteristics of the preschooler
• The kids corner on the internet
• Usage of electronic media by preschoolers
• Usability issues of preschooler websites
• Webvertising towards preschoolers
• Legal & ethical considerations
• Reaching the preschooler mums
Bridging the New Digital Divide: Innovation in Mobile Education �PlayScience
Presentation by Dr. J. Alison Bryant for Colombia 3.0 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit (Bogota, Oct. 31, 2013)
We look at the promise (and challenges) of mobile education around the world, with case studies of innovative approaches to solving educaitonal
Oeb slides zone of effective learning - (final)Zac Woolfitt
The Zone of Effective Learning with Technology is a conceptual representation to examine under what conditions an individual can be said to be using a learning technology effectively. Using Maslow’s four stages of learning we can move from unconsciously un-competent (as a servant to technology), to consciously competent (as a master of technology, on our terms).
The ‘Sweet spot of maximum technology impact’ is the concept I use to define the desired point of balance between the potential of a technology, your ability to apply that technology to a specific learning task, and your understanding of how well you are mastering the technology for the task in hand. It basically boils down to knowing how to use a specific technology and staying on track while you are using it to do what you need it to do, without getting side tracked. That is a lot easier said than done.
Please get in touch if you'd like to comment or add your own ideas: zac.woolfitt@inholland.nl
Gifted Kids and Tech - What Parents Need to KnowBrian Housand
brianhousand.com/page2015
If growing up in a digital age is challenging, raising kids in a digital age is even more difficult. With unprecedented access to technology that seemingly changes on an almost daily basis, gifted children are being asked to grow up online. This session will equip parents and teachers with tools and strategies to empower and engage today’s youth in meaningful ways.
Presentation I made in the 1st OLPC Learning Workshop in November 2007. In this presentation I talk about the Porto Alegre XO Pilot, what where our objectives and what we reached from March to December 2007.
Toys, play and games : Y1 ICT, Lecture 5Miles Berry
• ICT Capability
• Exploratory play with ICT
• Programmable toys
• Game based learning
SESSION TASK
• Creative challenge – illustrate ‘The Internet’ through a painting. Post it up to BlogFolio and add a reflective comment.
• Play with one of the progtammable toys or video games discussed during the session. Post a reflection to your blog, focussing on what children might learn through this or similar technology.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY
• Read Williamson (2009) and discuss the place of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer games in primary education.
• You might like to spend at least some of the summer break playing one or two computer games; if so, blog about your experience, focussing on the learning that takes place whilst playing.
• Please make sure you have completed all directed task work for Year 1 and that your blog is completely up to date.
Educational Priorities for the 21st CenturySam Gliksman
The current rate of technology advance, coupled with the rapid growth of the Internet, is revolutionizing society and the ways in which we communicate, connect and learn. In order to remain relevant, schools need to revise their educational objectives and prepare students with skills for a life of continual change and re-learning.
In this issue “The 10 Most Innovative Edtech Companies to Watch”, we’ve portrayed those global organizations which are creating and spreading new technological solutions to make learning fun with the magic of AR, VR and AI. Also a rich plethora of information about the recent developments in the
education industry has been included in the issue.
Acton Academy Columbus Private School KitVarun Bhatia
Acton Academy Columbus is a private, project-based learner-driven elementary school. We aim to create a positive, growth mindset environment in order to develop curious, independent students who find great joy in creating, learning, and collaborating in a tight knit community while discovering their own personal gifts and talents.
Att.: new contact data: Dreammachine, www.dreammachine.be, gerda@dreammachine.be, +32 (0) 479 98 26 34.
Table of Contents:
• Characteristics of the preschooler
• The kids corner on the internet
• Usage of electronic media by preschoolers
• Usability issues of preschooler websites
• Webvertising towards preschoolers
• Legal & ethical considerations
• Reaching the preschooler mums
Bridging the New Digital Divide: Innovation in Mobile Education �PlayScience
Presentation by Dr. J. Alison Bryant for Colombia 3.0 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit (Bogota, Oct. 31, 2013)
We look at the promise (and challenges) of mobile education around the world, with case studies of innovative approaches to solving educaitonal
Oeb slides zone of effective learning - (final)Zac Woolfitt
The Zone of Effective Learning with Technology is a conceptual representation to examine under what conditions an individual can be said to be using a learning technology effectively. Using Maslow’s four stages of learning we can move from unconsciously un-competent (as a servant to technology), to consciously competent (as a master of technology, on our terms).
The ‘Sweet spot of maximum technology impact’ is the concept I use to define the desired point of balance between the potential of a technology, your ability to apply that technology to a specific learning task, and your understanding of how well you are mastering the technology for the task in hand. It basically boils down to knowing how to use a specific technology and staying on track while you are using it to do what you need it to do, without getting side tracked. That is a lot easier said than done.
Please get in touch if you'd like to comment or add your own ideas: zac.woolfitt@inholland.nl
Gifted Kids and Tech - What Parents Need to KnowBrian Housand
brianhousand.com/page2015
If growing up in a digital age is challenging, raising kids in a digital age is even more difficult. With unprecedented access to technology that seemingly changes on an almost daily basis, gifted children are being asked to grow up online. This session will equip parents and teachers with tools and strategies to empower and engage today’s youth in meaningful ways.
Presentation I made in the 1st OLPC Learning Workshop in November 2007. In this presentation I talk about the Porto Alegre XO Pilot, what where our objectives and what we reached from March to December 2007.
32 Ways a Digital Marketing Consultant Can Help Grow Your BusinessBarry Feldman
How can a digital marketing consultant help your business? In this resource we'll count the ways. 24 additional marketing resources are bundled for free.
Future of Technology in Education and How Can Pakistan Take Advantage.anusha khan
Have described what sorts of technologies can actually make difference to how students learn and the entire education process. Also, have shared one single mistake people make while adapting technology.
Although we are over 20 years into the 21st century, we still struggle to teach these skills that students will need to be successful in the real world. This presentation discusses what these skills are and how you can teach them in your classrooms.
Community presentation made to the Ellesmere Cluster near Christchurch. Outlines the case for re-thinking our approach to education in the 21st century, and how this applies to the use of technology, planning for learning spaces, and changes in teacher practice.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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3. How the world will
looks like in 2020?
• A child that enters P1 in 2009 will graduate high school in
2020
4. How the world will
looks like in 2020?
• A child that enters P1 in 2009 will graduate high school in
2020
• What the young adults of 2020 will need to know in
order to enable a peaceful and prosperous society?
5. How the world will
looks like in 2020?
• A child that enters P1 in 2009 will graduate high school in
2020
• What the young adults of 2020 will need to know in
order to enable a peaceful and prosperous society?
• How we need to change our schools in order to prepare
the citizens of the next generation?
7. School Change
• While we can not know
what the world will look
like, we can be certain the
world will be different.
Ongoing change is one
definite constant;
8. School Change
• While we can not know
what the world will look
like, we can be certain the
world will be different.
Ongoing change is one
definite constant;
• The role of technology; the
need to creatively solve
new, unforeseen challenges;
and the necessity of
innovation are also definite;
9. School Change
• While we can not know • The task to prepare children
what the world will look for a changing, unpredictable
like, we can be certain the world where competitive
world will be different. advantage goes to those
Ongoing change is one who create differs radically
definite constant; from the past educational
reality
• The role of technology; the
need to creatively solve
new, unforeseen challenges;
and the necessity of
innovation are also definite;
10. How the school should
looks like when
information is one click
away?
11.
12. • The best preparation for
thriving in the 21st
century is to develop a
love of learning and the
skills to learn well
13. • The best preparation for
thriving in the 21st
century is to develop a
love of learning and the
skills to learn well
• If one can only recite
from memory, then one
will be at a huge
disadvantage in a future
that differs from the past
14. • The best preparation for • Being fluent with
thriving in the 21st technology and learning
century is to develop a to channel creativity
love of learning and the through technology is
skills to learn well what will enable
children, and their
• If one can only recite countries, to prosper.
from memory, then one
will be at a huge
disadvantage in a future
that differs from the past
15. Dewey
Montessori Paulo
Freire
Children learn best when they are actively engaged
exploring, creating and constructing in areas of study
where they have interest
16. Jean Piaget
How children learn?
Despite the fact that we know much more today about how children learn, teaching
continues based on the ideas and practices from the 19th century
17.
18. • Children learn by doing and thinking about
what they do. Thus the foundation of
educational reform must be for children to
have better things to do and better ways to
think about doing these things
19. • Children learn by doing and thinking about
what they do. Thus the foundation of
educational reform must be for children to
have better things to do and better ways to
think about doing these things
• The computer is humanity’s greatest tool for
active learning. Computers have enabled the
tremendous growth of knowledge in the
world. Since the mission of children is
learning, it is our obligation to provide them
equitable access to the most powerful learning
tool invented: connected laptops
20. • Children learn by doing and thinking about
what they do. Thus the foundation of
educational reform must be for children to
have better things to do and better ways to
think about doing these things
• The computer is humanity’s greatest tool for
active learning. Computers have enabled the
tremendous growth of knowledge in the
world. Since the mission of children is
learning, it is our obligation to provide them
equitable access to the most powerful learning
tool invented: connected laptops
• This change will not happen by merely having
children sit passively watching pretty animations
flash across computer screens or only through drill
and practice. Computer Aided Instruction was
widely tested worldwide and failed usually in
miserable ways.
22. Thinking out of the box
In the late 60’s, a South African mathematician named Seymour Papert imaged a way
where computers could help young children to do and understand complex math. Kids
learn more when they teach the computer than when the computer try to teach them.
Papert created the LOGO programming language to kids teach the computer.
23.
24. Projects
• Diverse projects at MIT in the 60’s
• Alan’s Kay projects at XEROX PARK at the 70’s
• First school saturated with computers (Apple II in the
80’s)
• Laptops saturation of the middle school students in Maine
(90’s)
• Project Lighthouse (Thailand - 90’s)
• Initiatives in many other countries (Brasil, Uruguay,
Senegal, Australia, England, ...)
25.
26. Since than, we discovered that computers
can be used by children to do wonderful
things. But they weren’t cheap enough so
we can use them in large scale. Since
companies said it was impossible to do it,
a group of MIT professors decided to do
it
27. Since than, we discovered that computers
can be used by children to do wonderful
things. But they weren’t cheap enough so
we can use them in large scale. Since
companies said it was impossible to do it,
a group of MIT professors decided to do
it
29. What is OLPC
• OLPC is an international
Non-Profit organization.
We aren’t a computer
company nor a laptop
manufacture
30. What is OLPC
• OLPC is an international
Non-Profit organization.
We aren’t a computer
company nor a laptop
manufacture
• The XO laptop is the
result of a big research
effort and contains lots
of innovations. It isn’t
just a cheap computer.
31. What is OLPC
• OLPC is an international • To create a revolution in
Non-Profit organization. education we can’t do
We aren’t a computer the same things as they
company nor a laptop always done.
manufacture
• The XO laptop is the
result of a big research
effort and contains lots
of innovations. It isn’t
just a cheap computer.
40. Scale
• Incremental Change is Insufficient
• Computer labs: The Mathematics of Computer Usage in
Schools
41. Scale
• Incremental Change is Insufficient
• Computer labs: The Mathematics of Computer Usage in
Schools
• Saturation, Spread and Systemic Change
42. Scale
• Incremental Change is Insufficient
• Computer labs: The Mathematics of Computer Usage in
Schools
• Saturation, Spread and Systemic Change
• If the overall goal is high-quality education for all, then
what must be maximized is not immediate, low-impact
access for the most children in the fastest time, but the
best initial actions that enable the greatest transformation
of quality for all children in the shortest time
44. Rwanda
• Global Center of Excellence for Laptops and Learning
45. Rwanda
• Global Center of Excellence for Laptops and Learning
• Research center with the objective of developing R&D
and Basic research related to laptops and learning
46. Rwanda
• Global Center of Excellence for Laptops and Learning
• Research center with the objective of developing R&D
and Basic research related to laptops and learning
• Develop cutting edge research taking advantage of the
large number of laptops to be deployed in Rwanda
(content, technologies, materials, etc)
47. Rwanda
• Global Center of Excellence for Laptops and Learning
• Research center with the objective of developing R&D
and Basic research related to laptops and learning
• Develop cutting edge research taking advantage of the
large number of laptops to be deployed in Rwanda
(content, technologies, materials, etc)
• Run a number of programs to support the laptops
initiative through the development of people and ideas
48. Rwanda
• Global Center of Excellence for Laptops and Learning
• Research center with the objective of developing R&D
and Basic research related to laptops and learning
• Develop cutting edge research taking advantage of the
large number of laptops to be deployed in Rwanda
(content, technologies, materials, etc)
• Run a number of programs to support the laptops
initiative through the development of people and ideas
• Support the region and the world through innovative
new programs