{"id":2350,"date":"2012-03-20T09:39:36","date_gmt":"2012-03-20T13:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edutechdebate.org\/?p=2350"},"modified":"2012-09-27T10:39:00","modified_gmt":"2012-09-27T14:39:00","slug":"where-is-the-focus-of-olpc-in-peru-and-ict4e-in-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edutechdebate.org\/olpc-in-peru\/where-is-the-focus-of-olpc-in-peru-and-ict4e-in-general\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the Focus of OLPC in Peru and ICT4E in General?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A fascinating discussion has emerged on one laptop per child programs – much has been said in the previous articles and there have been many posts in the past several days on the topic of OLPC in Peru and similar efforts elsewhere. Research has been cited, and personal experiences and opinions shared. Where do we go from here?<\/p>\n

I want to specifically address the broader ICT for Education (ICT4E) question of whether or not a single intervention can have an impact on student achievement.<\/p>\n

In looking at the discussions and research to date, I suggest an ICT4E intervention can have (and should have!) an impact, but only through focus. <\/strong>Specifically, focus on:<\/p>\n