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<DIV>Greetings Ryan</DIV>
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<DIV>I am excitied that the OLPC initiative is energized and breaking ground. </DIV>
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<DIV>I am looking forward to participating in as many ways as possible in the coming months and years.</DIV>
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<DIV>We met some time after Ondoy (Oct) I shared my project with you and Sandeep. I am establishing a IT enriched learning center with the Pasay City ALS. <A href="http://www.outofschoollearning.org">www.outofschoollearning.org</A></DIV>
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<DIV> The projects have a grat deal in common, although ours is not a OLPC (we would nt turn them away) we are more focused on extending the ALS learning philosophy, with 21st century particpatory structures and practices. (Connectivism, social construcitonism, local and global focus...enough already!!)</DIV>
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<DIV>Suffice it to say we are covering a lot of the same territory. </DIV>
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<DIV>I am very excited and happy for your progress, and look forward to meeting your team on Monday!</DIV>
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<DIV>I have many questions! One for right now is, how does one get to Lubang? Is it by boat from Batangas? What an adventure!! lol</DIV>
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<DIV>Thannks for the conneciton</DIV>
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<DIV>All the best!</DIV>
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<DIV>Yours</DIV>
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<DIV>Jon Mannion<BR> </DIV>Mr. Jon Mannion<BR>Pepperdine University<BR>Education Leadership and Technology<BR>Pasay City Metro Manila <BR>Cell Manila 0915 891 5668 Landline 02 500 2056 MJ 213 928 6539<BR>http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmannion/sets/<BR>www.outofschoollearning.org<BR>jmannion.org/rss
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<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B> Ryan Letada <rletada@gmail.com><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> OLPC Philippines/Pilipinas grassroots <olpc-philippines@lists.laptop.org><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Fri, 9 April, 2010 14:50:38<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [OLPC-Philippines] OLPC Training Program (Quezon City): Invitation<BR></FONT><BR>Hi all, <BR><BR>On behalf of eKindling, I would like to extend an invitation to <B>ONE <U>awesome</U> individual</B> who can participate in the five day training program (April 12-16) for the first One Laptop Per Child Deployment in the Philippines. The training program will take place in the National Computer Center, Quezon City, Philippines. Its a great opportunity to learn about the XO laptop, and its content and software designed for joyful and collaborative learning. During the training, you will get a
chance to:<BR>
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<LI>Explore your own XO Laptop for 5 days<BR></LI>
<LI>Learn about the hardware and the Sugar Learning Environment</LI>
<LI>Learn about digital activities and curriculum integration<BR></LI>
<LI>Interact and vibe with the inaugural pilot class comprised of students, educators, and local support team from Lubang, Mindoro.</LI>
<LI>Meet the eKindling Team<BR></LI></UL>This is open to anyone with a <B>strong interest</B> in <B>Education Technology/ICT-Based Learning. </B>However, there is a catch :) <BR><BR>We prefer individuals who will be able to:<BR>
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<LI>participate in post-training discussions re: the effectiveness of pilot program.</LI>
<LI>participate in future training planning sessions. <BR></LI>
<LI>participate in future OLPC deployments in the Philippines as a volunteer educator, support team member, or trainer</LI></UL>I know this is very short notice, especially since the event is days away. Because of this, we are willing to be flexible with the amount of time spent in the training program. Of course, we prefer you stay the entire time. <BR><BR><B>If you or anyone you know is interested, please feel free to email me at <A href="mailto:rletada@ekindling.org" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:rletada@ekindling.org">rletada@ekindling.org</A></B>. In your email, please answer this one question "Why do you want to participate?" <BR><BR>Anyways, thanks all and please feel free to spread the word about this opportunity. <BR><BR><BR>-- <BR>Ryan L.<BR>eKindling Team and Coffee-Addict<BR><A href="http://www.twitter.com/ekindling" rel=nofollow target=_blank>www.twitter.com/ekindling</A> | <A href="http://www.ekindling.org/" rel=nofollow
target=_blank>www.ekindling.org</A><BR><BR>" A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a flame to be kindled" - Plutarch<BR></DIV></DIV></div></body></html>