EduJAM/2011/Conozco Uruguay Tour

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 who has done the most with One Laptop per Child's XO Laptop and Sugar Labs's software (the Learning Platform) there are few places on earth 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. OLPC and Sugar Labs experience is not required -- nor is Spanish fluency -- but enthusiasm for open education and free software is!

Attendance will in fact be limited to a maximum number of approximately 15 people.

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 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.

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 can bring to the group! Thanks for including the reasons you're interested and what you hope to get out of this lifetime opportunity. Remember to list all allergies and medical conditions, as well as your phone number.

Organizers

Leticia Romero?
Rocío Medina?
Micaela Flores?
Pablo Flores?
Adam Holt