As the pace of change in the world increases dramatically, the urgency to prepare all children to be full citizens of the emerging world also increases dramatically. No one can predict the world our children will inherit. The best preparation for children is to develop the passion for learning and the ability to learn how to learn.
The root cause of the rapid change, digital technology, also provides a solution. When every child has a connected laptop, they have in their hands the key to full development and participation. Limits are erased as they can learn to work with others around the world, to access high-quality, modern materials, to engage their passions and develop their expertise.
What children lack is not capability, it is opportunity and resources. The tool with which to unlock their potential is the XO. Put this ultra-low-cost, powerful, rugged, low-power, ecological laptop in their hands and contribute to making a better world. In the first years of OLPC we have seen two million previously marginalized children learn, achieve and begin to transform their communities. We are working to provide this opportunity to millions more.
the sixth graders love checking on the progress of this site! :) Today they learned how to hyperlink, and based on their input in my demo I hyperlinked to "The Global Schoolhouse" of course! Many of them are writing about the water crisis or other global (or domestic) issues - I'm so proud of their passion and empathy! :) -Jessica Cuthbertson, 6th grade teacher, Teacherpreneur
Videoconferencing, social networking, and other communication technologies now allow students unprecedented opportunities to investigate issues of global significance with students around the world—much the way working professionals now operate in global teams. This is our MISSON!
Imagine if every American school had an ongoing partnership with a school in another part of the world, whereby students could learn with and about each other.
Not only would our students be better prepared, but also America’s image abroad would be greatly enhanced. This is our MISSION!
Across disciplines, students become deeply engaged in subject matter when they see its relevance to solving major problems in the world or creating new opportunities for improving conditions. This is our MISSION!
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