Difference between revisions of "EduJAM/2011/Conozco Uruguay Tour"
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== Who is Welcome == | == Who is Welcome == | ||
| − | Tech-savvy teachers from around South America. Education-savvy hackers from around the world. OLPC and Sugar Labs experience is not required -- nor is Spanish fluency -- | + | Tech-savvy teachers from around South America. Education-savvy hackers from around the world. While OLPC and Sugar Labs experience is not required -- nor is Spanish fluency -- enthusiasms around bringing exploratory learning into the 1st century are! |
| − | Attendance will in fact be limited to a maximum number of approximately 15 | + | Attendance will in fact be limited to a maximum number of approximately 15 independent travelers. |
Finally, we assume participants will also participate in Montevideo's [[Uruguay Summit 2011]] May 5-7, focusing on the future of free educational software. | Finally, we assume participants will also participate in Montevideo's [[Uruguay Summit 2011]] May 5-7, focusing on the future of free educational software. | ||
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- Salinas (Bernie recommends) | - Salinas (Bernie recommends) | ||
| − | == How Is This Possible? == | + | == How On Earth Is This Possible? == |
| − | Volunteers from RAP Ceibal, CeibalJAM! and Flor de Ceibal have spent over 3 years building real-world community networks to bring Uruguay's youth and families more meaningfully into 21st century. | + | Volunteers from RAP Ceibal, CeibalJAM! and Flor de Ceibal have spent over 3 years building real-world community networks to bring Uruguay's youth and families more meaningfully into 21st century. If globalism means anything, it means paying full and proper respect to people like these who organize to make a difference. |
== Cost == | == Cost == | ||
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== Pre-Registration == | == Pre-Registration == | ||
| − | Please write to holt@laptop.org explaining what you | + | Please write to holt@laptop.org explaining what you hope to bring to the group! Thanks for including the reasons you're interested and what you want to get out of this lifetime opportunity. Remember to list ALL allergies and medical conditions, roommate preferences, as well as your phone number(s). |
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| + | If you are looking for a full-package resort, you've come to the wrong place. You must be an independent traveler, understanding Uruguay is safe country but not without risks. Take full precautions! | ||
== Organizers == | == Organizers == | ||
Revision as of 05:07, 5 March 2011
Saturday April 30 - Thursday May 5
DATEs ABOVE FINAL! DETAILS BELOW PRELIMINARY!
Why
The "Conoczo Uruguay Tour" brings South American (and the world's) most passionate edutechnologists and committed teachers/mentors together to witness Plan Ceibal great accomplishments. In conjunction with Uruguay's stongest volunteers, from CeibalJAM! to RAP Ceibal to Flor Ceibal and beyond. As the single country which has done the most with One Laptop per Child's XO Laptop and Sugar Labs's software (the Sugar Learning Platform) there are few places on earth where the future of educational technology is on more vivid display.
Who is Welcome
Tech-savvy teachers from around South America. Education-savvy hackers from around the world. While OLPC and Sugar Labs experience is not required -- nor is Spanish fluency -- enthusiasms around bringing exploratory learning into the 1st century are!
Attendance will in fact be limited to a maximum number of approximately 15 independent travelers.
Finally, we assume participants will also participate in Montevideo's Uruguay Summit 2011 May 5-7, focusing on the future of free educational software.
Itinerary
Day trips in and around Montevideo, from Saturday April 30 until Thursday May 5, with full details (a menu of options) to follow. Participants must be independent, able to travel self-sufficiently!
Possible destinations: (UNCONFIRMED)
- BAP (Barrio de Atención Prioritaria, poor hood) with RAP in Montevideo (Saturdays Apr 30 preferred)
- Euskal Erria
- Las Piedras
- Maldonado
- Tala (rural)
- Cardal (1st OLPC school)
- Paso de los Toros (small city)
- Salinas (Bernie recommends)
How On Earth Is This Possible?
Volunteers from RAP Ceibal, CeibalJAM! and Flor de Ceibal have spent over 3 years building real-world community networks to bring Uruguay's youth and families more meaningfully into 21st century. If globalism means anything, it means paying full and proper respect to people like these who organize to make a difference.
Cost
Expect to pay $500 or higher for accommodation/food/bus etc to cover your 6 days, from Sat Apr 30 to Thu May 5 inclusive. Homestays may reduce this cost if we are so lucky to build strong local relationships.
Pre-Registration
Please write to holt@laptop.org explaining what you hope to bring to the group! Thanks for including the reasons you're interested and what you want to get out of this lifetime opportunity. Remember to list ALL allergies and medical conditions, roommate preferences, as well as your phone number(s).
If you are looking for a full-package resort, you've come to the wrong place. You must be an independent traveler, understanding Uruguay is safe country but not without risks. Take full precautions!
Organizers
Leticia Romero?
Rocío Medina?
Micaela Flores?
Pablo Flores?
Adam Holt