81 Entries for "Program Updates"
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READ MOREApril 18, 2008 | Program Updates | OLE Nepal
Charging Laptops, not Electrocuting Kids: The XO Charging Rack
Here below we see Ram; not only software developer extraordinaire, but also electrical engineer extraordinaire, who in his spare time is known to make and install small micro-hydro installations for rural villages in Nepal. For our pilot schools we needed XO loading stations that were low-cost, practical and cheap. So we set Ram to work.
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READ MOREMarch 16, 2008 | Program Updates | OLE Nepal
Nepal: ICT in Education and OLPC
Huge disparities in quality of education and access to education characterize the Nepali school system. Schools in rural areas, mostly government-run, compare poorly to schools in the cities. These government schools not only suffer because of the digital divide, but also lack the quality in teaching and tools to enhance the learning process. In fact, forget the "Digital Divide." The "Quality Divide" between "school-haves" and "school have-nots" is far more pressing. As the majority of students at primary and secondary level attend government schools, these discrepancies translate to poor outcomes and low quality of education. Thus, it is important to introduce reforms that aim to not only provide equal opportunity for education but also to improve the overall quality of education for all. But how to achieve this goal? It is a daunting task, especially for a developing nation like Nepal, to consider radical changes to its educational policies. I believe that Nepal can use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve the quality of education and expand access to education. OLPC, along with e-libraries, open-courseware, and other initiatives, can radically enhance the quality of education in Nepal.
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READ MOREMarch 14, 2008 | Program Updates | Rabi Karmacharya
Interaction Program between Dept of Education, OLE Nepal, and pilot school teachers
We had a meeting yesterday at the Department of Education with teachers from the two pilot schools, officials from the Department of Education, and OLE Nepal. The meeting was also attended by an official from the District Education Office where the pilot is being launched. Seven teachers and administrators from Bashuki School and Biswamitra School pledged their support and cooperation, and ensured full participation from all stakeholders including school administration and school management committee. They were visibly pleased that the Department had picked their schools to pilot the project.