[Olpc-uk] OLPC (UK) Update - July 5, 2009

[Faisal Sadeq Khan]

Hi Warren,

Thanks for the update. Are you able to put this onto the wiki? If you need
help let us know.

You mentioned the development of a curriculum and application team. I am not
aware of this. Can you point me to any info on this? Much appreciated.

Thanks to Dom we should have a website soon.

A key initiative for the marketing and pr team would be the development of
a *Strategic Marketing Plan. Something I will discuss with the current
marketing team.*

I have also been speaking to a few schools in two of the poorest boroughs in
the uk: tower hamlets and hackney, they have expressed interest. However, I
shall put off until the pilot described below has been completed, hopefully
be cited as an example of a successful pilot to the schools I have been in
discussions with.

Informally, I have spoken to a representative from a non-profit technology
company in the development sector, and I think there may be opportunities
for us to form a partnership with them, particularly on projects to
contribute applications for the XO laptop. Still early days. They rely on a
pool of volunteers. Anyway, it was an informal exploratory venture.

Best wishes.

Faisal

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2009/7/5 Lawrence W Pimm <wpimm at mac.com>

> Week of June 28th - Brief update on a progressive week for OLPC (UK)
>
> A week of significant progress for the OLPC (UK) team.
>
> XO's Approved by OLPC (Boston) - Thank you Boston!
>
> With a significant amount of work put in by a number of contributors to
> OLPC (UK), the group was able to secure an initial allotment of XO's for the
> September 2009 Pilot Class.  Thanks to the efforts of contributors such as
> Michael Jordan, Martin Dengler, Peter Robinson, Daniel Drake, and Amir
> Ansari, a completed proposal/application was accepted by OLPC Boston with an
> initial allocation of 30 XO's scheduled to arrive into the UK for July 14th
> - one for every student and the two class teachers participating.  Assuming
> the wider group of teachers at our pilot school fully take up the initiative
> and commit to assist in developing additional curriculum (where possible), a
> second tranche of XO's could be added before the pilot's start in September.
>  Thank you both to OLPC Boston, as well as to all those who put their
> thoughts and input in the application proposal that was assembled rapidly
> over the past 14 days.
>
> Announcement of Pilot School - St Cuthbert with St Matthias CE Primary
> School
>
> Can also announce the pilot school this week as St Cuthbert with St
> Matthias CE Primary School in Chelsea, as it has been selected as the 1st
> and initial pilot school for OLPC in the United Kingdom.  We wish to thank
> Stephen Boatright, Headmaster for St Cuthbert with St Matthias for his
> initiative and commitment towards taking on an innovative opportunity with
> OLPC.  We also wish to thank in advance the teachers of St Cuthbert and St
> Matthias who will be working through the summer to orient around the XO and
> Sugar in advance of a full class pilot in September.  Please take the
> opportunity to welcome Stephen and his team into the OLPC (UK) fold, it will
> be an exciting process working towards the class pilot in September, and
> beyond.
>
> Again many thanks go out to a wide group of OLPC (UK) contributors in
> bringing the pilot school process into focus and being.  Time was provided
> again by Michael Jordan, Martin Dengler, Peter Robinson, Daniel Drake, and
> Amir Ansari, as well as with input from the wider group that continues to
> put time in and work to move OLPC (UK) forward.  Additional details will be
> forthcoming as the pilot is assembled through July and August, with regular
> updates provided through the pilot period in September through to December.
>
>
> There have been several other key initiatives underway with OLPC (UK)
> including:
>
> - further establishment of the OLPC (UK) Library project;
> - coordination of the OLPC (UK) website and facebook page;
> - development of a curriculum and application team for OLPC (UK);
> - initial framework efforts in establishing a long term marketing/pr
> strategy;
>
> In each case a number of OLPC (UK) contributors have stepped forward to
> take the initiative for the efforts being made.  We can always use more
> contributions from interested individuals and groups, no matter the amount
> of time (little or a lot), or other resources that can be contributed, it is
> all appreciated.
>
> As we mobilize around several initiatives (September Pilot Class, Library
> Project, Curriculum and Application Development, etc.), there has never been
> a better time to get involved and active with OLPC (UK).  We look forward to
> keeping everyone updated and would suggest that any current contributor is
> available to open a conversation with should you be interested in coming
> forward and along.
>
> Thank you to those contributors who have worked so hard and diligently,
> both over the past 3-4 months, and in the past 3-4 weeks as the key
> initiatives have come together.
>
> Regards.
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