<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta content="text/html;charset=windows-1252" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"> <div class="moz-text-flowed" style="font-family: -moz-fixed; font-size: 13px;" lang="x-western">Please join us NOW reviewing the latest OLPC/Sugar community projects over IRC Live Chat: (4:15PM EST Boston Time Today/Friday) <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://forum.laptop.org/chat">http://forum.laptop.org/chat</a> Then type at bottom: /join #olpc-meeting Apologies for the unusual time as I will be on the road Friday to FUDCon/Toronto with 15 free XO-1.5 B2's :-) <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_1.5_B2">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_1.5_B2</a> AGENDA: * New projects & libraries -- teaching them Community Outreach: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Laptop_Lending_Libraries">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Laptop_Lending_Libraries</a> * Which projects might you enjoy Mentoring below?! <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Search/Results.html?Query=Queue=%27contributors%27">http://rt.laptop.org/Search/Results.html?Query=Queue=%27contributors%27</a> * Fast Review of the 11 latest (greatest!) HW/Project Proposals -- please join us advocating for, and/or reviewing shortcomings of these proposals: 1. Trade Tech College LULAC XO Laptop Lending Library (Los Angeles) <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=47537">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=47537</a><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.cs.umass.edu/%7Emoss/ghana/"></a> [SPECIFIC SITE(S) NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> ] Requests 10 XOs over 18 months Project Objectives: The project objectives are to empower all LATTC students with basic computer technological skills. To introduce students to the world of the internet. 2. Starting a Trial - Nigeria <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=50593">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=50593</a> [SPECIFIC SITE(S) NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> ] Requests 3 XOs over 12 months Project Objectives: We are a trusted COMPUTER AND INTERNET service provider for schools ,companies, government sector that are interested in installing or enhancing network systems, improving computer security, investing in software and hardware upgrade, outsourcing computer maintenance and preventive service. We analyse, design, supply, install, manage and service network from start to finish, from cabling the premises to supplying the workstation and the server. 3. Middle and High School XO Developers Project - Springfield, MA, USA <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=50600">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=50600</a> [SPECIFIC SITE(S) NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> ] Requests 9 XOs over 12 months Project Objectives: I myself am a middle school student and would like to be involved in OLPC and XO laptops, so I thought of this student life project for my school. I would like 9 XO laptops so I could have technologically advanced middle school and high school students (Age 11 to 18) come in and see how the XO works, and try to develop new software, and maybe even hardware, for the XO laptop. By the end of November 2010, we shall have a good amount of software and hardware available for the XO. 4. Benji Smith’s Eagle and Youth Group Project <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=50626">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=50626</a> Ihttp://sites.google.com/site/laptopsforthedominican/ Requests (5?) XOs over (undetermined) months Project Objectives: My project will provide entertainment and a learning experience for the children of Los Toscones by providing them with basic computers that can be used for both fun and educational purposes. 5. Corporate Social Responsibility Programe on Children's Education - Nigeria <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=50961">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=50961</a> [SPECIFIC SITE(S) NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> ] Requests 1 XOs over (undetermined) months Project Objectives: To involve corporates in the sponsorship of IT education for children from less privileged homes. 6. SANKAMAP Software Activities Development/Testing - PNG/Papua New Guinea, Australia <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51395">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51395</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://olpc.quodling.name">http://olpc.quodling.name</a> Requests 4 XOs over 18 months Project Objectives: A. Establish translation of OS/Applications into "Tok Pisin" aka Neomelanesian Pidgin, the "lingua Franca" of Papua New Guinea. as well as local Bougainvillean dialects (Primarily Simon) B. Porting of "Scribus" - an opensource DTP (Desktop Publishing application) to the XO. (Primarily Peter) B1. Porting of Celtx - an OpenSource - media pre-production software package used for writing and planning documentaries, scripts etc (to assist in the capture of vocal history). C. Integration of scribus with an "Newspaper Management Application" also under development - tracks news items, formats for web or broadsheet delivery, and has a workflow component to facilitate (primarily Peter) D. debugging issues around long distance communictions -using distance line of sight Wifi and also Packet Radio. E. Assistance (Testing etc) on GAIABB project. 7. XO Advocacy Project - Nigeria <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51437">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51437</a> [SPECIFIC SITE(S) NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> ] Requests 2 XOs over 12 months Project Objectives: TO RECEIVE AND INTRODUCE XO LAPTOP IN SOME SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MY LOCALITY. TO ADVOCATE FOR THE GENERAL USAGE OF XO LAPTOPS. TO GET A GOOD NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO OWN XO LAPTOPS. TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR THE COMPANY OBJECTIVE OF ENHANCING CHILDREN EDUCATION VIA XO LAPTOPS. 8. Help Activity Maintenance - Seth Woodworth, Cambridge, MA, USA <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51455">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51455</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Help_(activity)">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Help_(activity)</a> Requests 1 XO-1.5 B2 over (undetermined) months Project Objectives: To update the Help Activity for the XO-1.5 release. 9. Conectando El Futuro @ Polytechnic University of Engineering/UPI - Tegucigalpa, Honduras <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51459">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51459</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.upi.edu.hn">http://www.upi.edu.hn</a> [SPECIFIC SITE(S) NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> ] Requests 100 XOs over (undetermined) months Project Objectives: The Polytechnic University of Engineering, UPI, is an organization committed to its people, the Honduras people and has placed on its shoulders social responsibility and the priorities of the poorest people in isolated communities. Our priority is Education, and you cannot talk about education without children, and these days without digital technology. That´s why UPI looks at the OLPC as a great opportunity to remove the technological gap that exists in Latin America, these accompanied by the economical and social gaps that sadly define a generation in Honduras. UPI believes knowledge dissipates all gaps and is truly invaluable. That´s why pledge our commitment in helping the children reach the goals they could’t have dreamed of having. Giving the children laptops to increase their knowledge in math and science with the help of software will not only increase their potential but will make them comfortable in the areas of digital technology as we are in the digital age, it is essential that electronics be part of their formation. Teaching the teachers how to use the software is imperative if we want to create an extension and a follow up in the generational change. Kids with small resources or no resources at all can learn and the teachers can teach the next generation thus forming a chain for the better of our nation. UPI is member and representative of Engineers Without Borders International EWB-I and has founded its chapter EWB-Honduras, and receive support of the California State University.Chico, The Honduran-German Chamber of Commerce, The Honduran Foundation for Integral and Technical Education, FEITH,.and ECOMAC an engineering company. 10. Sao Joao School - Sao Tome and Principe <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51471">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51471</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://bethstepsup.wordpress.com">http://bethstepsup.wordpress.com</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bethsantos.com">http://www.bethsantos.com</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://letsgogirl.wordpress.com">http://letsgogirl.wordpress.com</a> [SPECIFIC SITE(S) NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> ] Requests 4 XOs over 12 months Project Objectives: Concrete proposals with defined, measurable outcomes are much more likely to result in a laptop than "it would be cool to play with these and demo them". 1. In planning future use of the laptop computers with the students at São João, I need to have computers of my own so that I may master the Sugar platform and the use of the XO laptop so that I may teach it to my students. I am asking for four computers of my own so that I can effectively connect within my own network best understand the mechanics of one. We currently have classes every Saturday, and during summer vacation we will also have classes three days per week. I am leaving the island for a period of time to go back home to Washington, DC, where I will not have regular access to these computers like I do in São Tomé. I need regular access to them so that I can not only master the computer for myself, but also learn important troubleshooting tactics, and to make lesson plans. 2. I am also helping to translate the OLPC manual into Portuguese. Given this, it is important that I have a computer with me so that I can be sure that false translations can be corrected with real life experience. 3. Finally, I am hoping to raise money for São João so that they can purchase enough computers for their entire 612-student 6th grade. The government of São Tomé and Príncipe is very poor and simply does not have the money to sponsor this program without help. I am hoping to be able to use the computers in my fundraising initiatives by showing interested individual and organizational donors the mechanics of this powerful little computer, encouraging them to support the education and growth of children at the São João school. 11. Expanded Roadshow In A Box with XO-1.5(s) - Los Angeles / Simi Valley, CA, USA <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51489">http://rt.laptop.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=51489</a> [SPECIFIC SITE(S) NEEDS TO BE POSTED OFF <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects">http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Projects</a> ] Requests 2 XO-1.5's over 18 months Project Objectives: A. The Roadshow In a Box has already been a rousing success with many new volunteers and projects resulting from people seeing the XO-1 at exhibits and presentations we have done using Roadshow In A Box machines we already have. It is time to add the XO-1.5 to the mix so we can show it at SCaLE 8X in February and CUE 2010 in March. Hundreds of people will be attending these events, so we are asking for 2 machines to better serve the people who will visit our exhibits. B. Testing of the XO-1.5 is an equally important objective. Having experienced educators in the mix of testers is very important. We will also assist in making the documentation of the machine and its software easy to understand for educators. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>