[OLPC India] Issues on the ground

[Satish Jha OLPC]

>
>  *1. The pilot starts with small numbers. How to order and get them at a
> reasonable price. *
>

We need to scale up on pilots as well.. Prices are cost based and OLPC does
not charge a margin. However, smaller shipments have a higher per
unit overhead and that reflects in the price differential per lot size. What
is teh size of yoru pilot? May I request some more information? May I call
you?

As regards the following, I am taking it up with the folks who are leading
the respective areas.

  *2. Need  for CDs of XO-1 and XS images/ installation software. These are
> so huge that many people cant down load them
> 3. Training of teachers and technical teams
> 4. A transition plan from the conventional teaching of today to OLPC based
> education. This may involve some courseware and interactive learning
> packages to be developed broadly in line with 'standard syllabus'. This
> would be a huge task
> 5. A help line to get technical support when the local resources run into a
> wall.
> 6. The negative stance of the Government is big dampener and inhibits
> School Administrators and potential funders. Can we do something to shift
> negative stance of the Government?*
> **
> *I request other pilot projects / deployment coordinators to add to this
> list*
>
> Regards,
> JV Avadhanulu
> +91-9443797563
>
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