Comments on: People don’t like change http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/ Illustrations, social media strategy and... bodybuilding n' martial arts Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:34:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: admin http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-843 admin Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:33:40 +0000 http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-843 Actually, the laptops are for all countries. In fact, Uruguay is reported to have ordered quite a lot of the laptops. The project is in its infancy and because the idea is so radical, I'm sure it will take a while before other countries order laptops, too. Actually, the laptops are for all countries. In fact, Uruguay is reported to have ordered quite a lot of the laptops. The project is in its infancy and because the idea is so radical, I’m sure it will take a while before other countries order laptops, too.

]]> By: Arwym Starlight http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-842 Arwym Starlight Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:31:54 +0000 http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-842 (Adding to my previous comment.) That is, if these laptops are really made to provide poor children with better education. Or even better, schools should not ban the internet from the computer laboratories, but look for a way to implement it in the classroom, while at the same time keeping it safe. There is always a way. Of course that abuse will always be present, but that cannot be avoided. (Adding to my previous comment.)

That is, if these laptops are really made to provide poor children with better education.

Or even better, schools should not ban the internet from the computer laboratories, but look for a way to implement it in the classroom, while at the same time keeping it safe. There is always a way. Of course that abuse will always be present, but that cannot be avoided.

]]> By: Arwym Starlight http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-841 Arwym Starlight Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:27:56 +0000 http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-841 I think OLPC should provide laptops for all countries, since there is poverty everywhere, and not only in Africa. After all, it's "One Laptop Per Child". Indeed, no country should be excluded. This would be great in Puerto Rico, too. Especially with the horrible quality of education that is being given here. And I seriously mean that. I think OLPC should provide laptops for all countries, since there is poverty everywhere, and not only in Africa. After all, it’s “One Laptop Per Child”.
Indeed, no country should be excluded.
This would be great in Puerto Rico, too. Especially with the horrible quality of education that is being given here. And I seriously mean that.

]]> By: admin http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-749 admin Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:17:41 +0000 http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-749 Great observation, Aseem! I didn't even realize that. Strange isn't it, education doesn't get enough funding (here in Canada, too) but Americans are helping fund education in other countries. Not to say that they shouldn't, it's just a little bizarre. Kind of reminds you of the launch of Sputnik. Suddenly education became important. Anyhoo, I'm sure these low-cost laptops can also be purchased for North American schools. If it's an increase in production that will lower their cost down, then I can't see why OLPC can refuse. Great observation, Aseem! I didn’t even realize that. Strange isn’t it, education doesn’t get enough funding (here in Canada, too) but Americans are helping fund education in other countries. Not to say that they shouldn’t, it’s just a little bizarre. Kind of reminds you of the launch of Sputnik. Suddenly education became important.

Anyhoo, I’m sure these low-cost laptops can also be purchased for North American schools. If it’s an increase in production that will lower their cost down, then I can’t see why OLPC can refuse.

]]> By: Aseem Badshah http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-740 Aseem Badshah Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:02:57 +0000 http://www.superspud.com/recentdoodle/2007/12/06/people-dont-like-change/#comment-740 It's interesting to think that the underlying concepts of education have not changed for over 100 years even in the United States. The blackboard has changed to white, a teacher still stands at the front of a classroom while presenting content to students, and students still read outdated textbooks. It may be that students in Africa who receive a laptop will be better off (education wise) than many students in the US. Great post! Thanks for mentioning LiveMocha.com. -Aseem It’s interesting to think that the underlying concepts of education have not changed for over 100 years even in the United States. The blackboard has changed to white, a teacher still stands at the front of a classroom while presenting content to students, and students still read outdated textbooks. It may be that students in Africa who receive a laptop will be better off (education wise) than many students in the US.

Great post! Thanks for mentioning LiveMocha.com.

-Aseem

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