experiences with the xo in ghana
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EXPERIENCES WITH THE XO IN GHANA
MEMBERS OF IMPLEMENTATION
Four people selected from below-mention ministries:
MoESS AITI- KACE MoFEP GICTED
Suzanne Buchele – Fulbright-ASHESI UNIVERSITY
ORIENTATION OF IMPLEMENTATION TEAM
• A five day country meeting of OLPC partner countries in Cambridge. November 2007
SELECTION OF SCHOOLS
Two schools selected from two regions.• Kanda Primary in Accra ( pupils from poor
homes)
• Bonsaasso primary in Ashanti Region (very remote village with un-motorable road, no social amenities)
. PHASES OF IMPLEMENTATION
Pilot preparation
Laptop deployment
Programme support
PILOT PREPARATION
Information gathering in schools and community
1. Number of pupils in the classkanda (39), Bonsaaso (45)
2. Total schools enrolmentKanda(213 ) , Bonsaaso (250 )
3. Children with previous contact with a computerKanda ( 5), Bonsaaso (1 )
4. Identify contact points within the community
5. Explained initiative to the local community
PILOT PREPARATION
Infrastructure:
1. Electricity and connectivity needs
2. Classroom block and storage for server
3. Adequate classroom furniture
4. General security features that have to be improved
PILOT PREPARATION
Preparation of project document
Highlights
1.objectives of the pilot
2. expected outcomes of the pilot
3.the five OLPC principles
4. general workplan
5.scope of the pilot, etc
PILOT PREPARATION
Estimated cost of the pilot
1. Kanda =GH¢5,060
2. Bonsaaso =GH¢10,454
*Cost of pilot funded by OLPC Inc. and Government of Ghana.
PILOT PREPARATION
Preparation of pre-assessment and post-assessment for teachers
Administration of pre-teachers assessment
Post-teacher assessment to be administered at the end of the pilot
PILOT PREPARATION
Training of 4 teachers in the following aspect of technology in education.
1. Overview of OLPC
2. Highlights of the XO
3. Teaching with technology
4. Project-base learning
5. Software applications on the XO
6. The role of the teacher and classroom dynamics as regards OLPC
7. Care and maintenance of the XO
PILOT PREPARATION
Setting up of infrastructure
1. Construction of cabinet
2. Installation of electrical works
3. Trunking for network cables
4. Installation of wireless network in the classroom
5. Installation and configuration of server
Laptop deployment
Awareness creation for parents/guardian1. Rational behind the pilot
2. Expected outcomes
3. The role of the parent and the community
4. Care, maintenance and security at home
Signing of signature sheet for parents to acknowledge receipt of the laptop by the ward
LAPTOP DEPLOYMENT
28th Febuary,2008 (day of deployment) in Kanda
1. 39 pupils were given laptops on the basis of one laptop per child.
2. Two laptops were given to the class teacher and the headmistress.
3. Pupils identify their laptop by the unique colours and serial numbers assign to them
4. Each laptop registered to the server by mac-filtering
LAPTOP DEPLOYMENT
• Deployment in Bonsaaso - four months after Kanda due to power challenges.
PROGRAMME SUPPORT
Weekly visit to the school to provide support in1. Integrating the XO in teaching and learning
2. Application usage
3. General technical support
1. Installation of applications
2. Updating of software
3. Fixing of network problems
4. Maintenance of operating system
5. Wireless connectivity issues
6. Electrical problems, etc.
CHALLENGES
High cost/unavailability of Internet connectivity.
Lack of digitized content align with the curriculum
Logistics for implementation
Apathy from some officials.
IMPACT OF XO IN THE GHANAIAN CLASSROM
• First time of children to touch a computer• New ways for self expression• Unveiling of hidden talent among pupils• Literacy and numeracy skills improved• Keeps teacher abreast with new ways of
teaching and learning.• Extended hours of learning for pupils, punctuality
and decreased absenteeism • Ripple effect on parents.
WAY FORWARD
Extended period of training for teachers on integration of XO in teaching and learning
More community awareness on OLPC initiative
Digitized content or software should be given a priority
Detail technical training for implementation team
Localization of keyboard for Ghanaian lang.
RELATED PROBLEMS
Problems so far with beta version of the XO
1. EC error (technical )
2. some laptop screen divided into two
3. Few mouse sensitivity problems as a result of over scrubbing.
4. batteries running down in short interval.
SCENES FROM THE PILOT
PUPILS ENVIOUS ABOUT THEIR FRIENDS USING XO
CONCLUSION
• LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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