On Feb 1, 2008 10:17 AM, Sriram J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > You can find it at: 'Let them have laptops' The IndianExpress ePaper - > > > Digital replica of Print Edition. > > > > > > I do not completely agree to this article.But I thought this would be > > > good to discuss this as an precursor to freed.in and would be an > > > interesting read. > > > The point to consider here is wheter a laptop in the hands of an uneducated > poor child is going to significantly alter his life. > will it prevent him from dropping out of school or help him get a college > degree. We are talking about OLPC serving this purpose in two ways. Children getting used to technology, especially *free* technology. Now is technology helps a person get a degree or stop him from drop is a different question. But Technology does help bring a refreshing change to the way education is delivered.
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