[Olpc-philippines] Olpc-philippines Digest, Vol 2, Issue 3

armand alcantara armandalcantara at gmail.com
Wed Dec 5 19:06:12 EST 2007


Hello everyone,

I am Armand, based in Makati, Philippines. I heard about the OLPC project
several months ago and I want to join and help to implement this project
here in the Philippines. How can I help? What is the first thing I need to
do? Who is the coordinator here in Manila?

Thank you,
Armand Alcantara

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On Dec 6, 2007 1:00 AM, <olpc-philippines-request at lists.laptop.org> wrote:

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> Hi Charles,
>
> Appreciate your input. I am based in Boston and have been unsuccessful in
> getting any response from the Department of Education. Still trying
> another
> angle. (The demo performed last Feb was more of an awareness initiative --
> to show CICT and DepEd that a working prototype existed.)
>
> At this point, I think we need a three-pronged strategy:
>
> 1) Pilot projects being sponsored by various groups such as the Unang
> Liwanag project. Demonstrating the success of the laptop in the target
> environment is key in getting further traction. We need to show people
> that
> this works in the Philippines! Otherwise, we'll continue to be in a
> conceptual state.
>
>
> 2) Coordinating with DepEd to ensure that the project's objectives are
> aligned with their objectives. For example, if the DepEd wants one
> computer
> for one classroom, this contradicts with the OLPC's principle of
> ownership.
> There needs to be some re-alignment for both to be in sync.
>
> OLPCPH can help in the deployment of DepEd sponsored pilot and eventual
> roll-out plan. I think this is where you can provide ground coverage while
> I
> (and probably Mel) can provide Boston-based support.
>
> 3) Work with local governments units for project deployment within their
> respective areas. The minimum order quantity has gone down dramatically so
> deployment in one town is now feasible.
>
>
> Tim and Rowen have ~4 or 5 demo units and I believe they are working with
> Graham to arrange more units for a proper pilot. They can shed more light
> on
> this.
>
> Cheers,
> Sandeep
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>
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> > From: Charles Chen <ideasman88 at yahoo.com.au>
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> > Hi Anthene,
> >
> >  Glad you have decided to help in getting involved in the OLPC
> Philippines
> > group
> >
> >  Speaking of the same thing, can Tim update the group on what is the
> > status of our discussions with DepED on getting their sign-off for OLPC.
> I
> > understand the Philippine goverment has to make an official commitment
> to
> > the OLPC program for us to jump in the current waiting list.
> >
> >  I am willing to volunteer managing help Sandeep and anybody involved in
> > these discussions. Although I am based in Sydney, Australia I frequently
> go
> > to Manila and will be moving back there soon to start a new online
> venture.
> >
> >  Thanks.
> >
> >  Charles
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> > Hi Charles,
> >
> > I am a newbie here and I would also like to help  bring OLPC here.  Do
> > we have some sample units already here? The last time I heard there
> > was a demo at DepEd earlier this year.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Greg
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