Opening Their New OLPC Laptops!
This fall PS005 and Teaching Matters are piloting a new vision for school in the digital age; one where all members of the community can connect to learn at any time. PS 5 was selected as a pilot school for low cost computers (every child will receive an xo laptop). To ensure that ALL students can benefit from a computer that goes from school to home, Teaching Matters will work with the local community to pilot low-cost wireless internet access available to ALL students at home.
Our hope is to marry low cost laptops to low cost community wireless access- making a new vision of school possible for all students.
Low Cost Wireless Access — How?
We found out that almost all students lived within a four block radius of the school. Our plan is to experiment with ten to fifteen apartments (to start!) and create something called a mesh network. This technology extends the reach of existing internet access. In a city where many students lack access to the Internet at home, it is critical that communities start getting creative.
We are seeking private donors to expand this project. Contact us at lguastaferro@teachingmatters.org or call 212 870-3505.
OLPC in NYC 