[kictanet] Govt: Children will not take laptops home

[Mark Mwangi]

Apologies found the presentations on the talk on a link provided on another
thread.


On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:41 AM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well what do we really intend the kids to do with these gadgets? They will
> not be making apps at std 1. This is primarily info consumption and
> rudimentary creation mostly involving bright colors and toy like things. As
> Robert has pointed out there was an "impressive" presentation by UNESCO and
> the Ministry of Education.
>
> Are these presentations secret or is KICTANET an invite only club that
> does not share free flowing info and insights with the public? What was the
> point of the meeting anyway? Just to inform the "stakeholders" who had time
> and opportunity to attend and leave out everyone else?
>
> We will run in circles speculating about specs and whether they are
> laptops or tablets unless a united govt stand is established. I believe
> this is what we want, a single government position that makes sense.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>>
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>> On 12 August 2013 21:57, Sean Moroney <seanm at aitecafrica.com> wrote:
>>
>>>  Hi Mark,****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> I agree strongly with the strategy you propose: invest the funds in well
>>> planned school computer labs  resourced with low-energy, thin client
>>> solar-powered systems that all students have access to. Even though KPLC
>>> has been tasked with powering up thousands of schools, this is going to
>>> take time – and even when connected, some schools will struggle to pay to
>>> stay connected.****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> The container-based system that Stonehouse has developed, using Aluetia
>>>  computers developed in the UK specifically for African conditions, is one
>>> solution that should be seriously considered in my opinion. They are a
>>> client of ours and they recently sent me the attached document on their
>>> concept.****** **
>>>
>>
>> So, Stonehouse knows Africa more than the Africans (just kidding) :)
>>
>> This is the concept. However, considering how many Std 1 pupils are in a
>> single classroom (stream), I still don't think using even a 40" container
>> will suffice. Assume a stream of 40 kids attending a computer-based lesson.
>> You cannot say each kid will only occupy 1" - if we were to go with a 40"
>> container. We must look at the average number per class based on those
>> schools with the highest admission figures and design a Lab that can
>> comfortably accommodate that number of pupils. I still think there is an
>> opportunity for an architectural firm to design the prefab lab. This
>> container thing does not cut it for me. There used to be Kenya School
>> Equipment Scheme during my days in Primary School. Could this be their
>> mandate??
>>
>> And while still at it, is there a budget for IT Support Techie for this
>> project? Every school will require at least one and don't tell me it's
>> going to be a "computer teacher". This role must be played by a specialist.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Best regards,
>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
>> Nairobi,KE
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> --
> Regards,
>
> Mark Mwangi
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> markmwangi.me.ke
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Regards,

Mark Mwangi

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