Here are abbreviated notes from the team...passing it along.<br clear="all"><br><div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>School Solar Installation</b></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><br></b></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;"><span>–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>Maintenance free fluorescent lighting installed in 4 (of 6) classrooms.</span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>Three
independent maintenance free 50 watt computer charging stations created
where 18+ computers can be charged per day. Solar panels are bolted and
cemented to director's roof.</span></b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;"><span>–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>Secure locking cabinet in director's office for computer charging and storage.</span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Computer Training</b></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;"><span>–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>OLPC operating system updates and durability tests on 25 XO laptops.</span></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>FBReader software installed to be used with provided digital French books.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>6 copies of French OLPC operating manual bound and distributed to teachers.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>Template handout created to help teachers and students navigate the keyboard (30 copies left with the school).</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>Six 2-hour computer training sessions for local teachers (8 teachers per session).</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>Three teachers trained on solar powered charging station installed in director's office.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>A
deal was made with an American NGO in Thies to host the internet
connection for Keur Sadaro. This internet service will hopefully begin
in August.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>Two 2-hour classes for students (one class of 9 students and one of 23).</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">–<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span>Training
included basic computer functions (using the mouse, keyboard, opening
programs, word processing) battery charging and basic maintenance.</div><div><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></font><br><br></div></div><div>Be sure to check out the BLOG:</div><div><a href="http://senegaltrip09.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://senegaltrip09.blogspot.com/</a></div>
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