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The MIT Media Lab has launched a new research initiative to develop a $100 laptop—a technology that could revolutionize how we educate the world's children. To achieve this goal, a new, non-profit association, One Laptop per Child (OLPC), has been created. (See the official project website [http://laptop.org laptop.org].) Note that there is a comprehensive [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Laptop_per_Child description of the project] in the Wikipedia. | |||
The | == The hardware == | ||
The Green Machine prototype, styled by [http://www.dcontinuum.com/ Design Continuum], was unveiled at WSIS, Tunisia by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Nicholas Negroponte. [[Image:Laptop-crank.jpg|thumb|The Green Machine with crank]] | |||
We are also zeroing in on the [[hardware specification]] for the first generation machine. | |||
We are | == The software == | ||
We are committed to the principle of Open Source for this project. Please refer to our manifesto: [[OLPC on open source software]]. | |||
Developing software for this machine is very straight forward, though there are [[development issues]] you should be aware of. Our partner in software development is [http://www.redhat.com Red Hat]. We expect the release of a beta version of the emulator in early February. | |||
We have begun a [[OLPC software task list]]. Please help us refine this list. | |||
== Educational content == | |||
[ | OLPC is based on "constructionist" theories of learning pioneered by Seymour Papert and later Alan Kay, as well as the principles expressed in Nicholas Negroponte's book 'Being Digital'. Some background on our approach can be gleaned from David Cavallo's essay, [http://www.media.mit.edu/publications/bttj/Paper11Pages96-112.pdf "Models for growth—towards fundamental change in learning environments"]. | ||
== Getting involved == | |||
There is a page in this wiki dedicated to [[Getting involved in OLPC]] and an [[OLPC Idea Pool]]. | |||
== FAQ == | |||
The [[OLPC FAQ]] | The official [http://laptop.org/faq.html FAQ] is on the project website, but please feel free to pose additional questions here: [[OLPC FAQ]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:27, 6 February 2006
The MIT Media Lab has launched a new research initiative to develop a $100 laptop—a technology that could revolutionize how we educate the world's children. To achieve this goal, a new, non-profit association, One Laptop per Child (OLPC), has been created. (See the official project website laptop.org.) Note that there is a comprehensive description of the project in the Wikipedia.
The hardware
The Green Machine prototype, styled by Design Continuum, was unveiled at WSIS, Tunisia by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Nicholas Negroponte.
We are also zeroing in on the hardware specification for the first generation machine.
The software
We are committed to the principle of Open Source for this project. Please refer to our manifesto: OLPC on open source software.
Developing software for this machine is very straight forward, though there are development issues you should be aware of. Our partner in software development is Red Hat. We expect the release of a beta version of the emulator in early February.
We have begun a OLPC software task list. Please help us refine this list.
Educational content
OLPC is based on "constructionist" theories of learning pioneered by Seymour Papert and later Alan Kay, as well as the principles expressed in Nicholas Negroponte's book 'Being Digital'. Some background on our approach can be gleaned from David Cavallo's essay, "Models for growth—towards fundamental change in learning environments".
Getting involved
There is a page in this wiki dedicated to Getting involved in OLPC and an OLPC Idea Pool.
FAQ
The official FAQ is on the project website, but please feel free to pose additional questions here: OLPC FAQ.