[OLPC-Chicago] xo in action?

swg sgithens at caret.cam.ac.uk
Sat Jan 12 15:02:38 EST 2008


I didn't remember to participate in the G1G1 until December 30th, but if 
mine shows up before then I can definately come up and participate that day.

-Steve

Chris Brown wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am an xo owner and am wondering if anyone on this list would like to 
> help out with a project I am building.
>
> I teach at a school - specs below in my signature - where I run a 1:1 
> laptop program.  For the past 4 years we have had 450 students and 80 
> faculty with their own iBooks. 
>
> This past week I have been showing my xo to some teachers as I go 
> around and do technology professional development. Our teachers are 
> very interested in the olpc project and it has spurred some fantastic 
> conversation.
>
> With only one xo it is a little tricky to demonstrate how this is 
> supposed to work in the participating countries and I have been 
> encouraged to expand my presentation. This is where posting here comes in.
>
> On Feb 5, or super tuesday, I have put together and entire day of 
> teacher technology professional development. Students are out of 
> school because of the primary. We have a keynote speaker, there are 
> concurrent sessions, much like any other conference and all is related 
> to technology. 
>
> Would anyone on this list be interested in attending, bringing your 
> xo, and participating in a presentation showing how the collaborative 
> technology built into these machines works. I would lead the 
> presentation and would only expect that you would come with your xo 
> and allow our teachers to look over your shoulder and watch you 
> interact with other xo laptops.
>
> I anticipate the time frame being late morning for a few hours - maybe 
> 10:30-1pm - free lunch is provided and you can sit in on any of the 
> other sessions that day if you wish. 
>
> I believe the major part of our role in having one of these machines 
> is advocacy for the olpc project. Hopefully a few of you out there 
> will be able to help pull this off.
>
> Not sure how many are on this list but feel free to repost - I notice 
> the chipy group is sponsoring/related to this list.
>
> Thanks for your consideration - would be happy to answer any questions 
> - feel free to email me at cmbrown at mac.com <mailto:cmbrown at mac.com>
>
>
> Chris
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> Chris Brown
> /Technology Facilitator and Team Leader/
> Marie Murphy School
> /Chair, Professional Development/
> /District Technology Coordinator/
> Avoca School District 37
> 2921 Illinois Rd
> Wilmette, IL 60091
> 847 251 3617 x160
> ADE07
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