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Module 1, Post #1- One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)

Link:
https://nationtalk.ca/story/students-of-first-nation-school-receive-laptops-from-one-laptop-per-child-canada

In ETEC 510, I came across the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Initiative. The idea of providing access to a laptop to every child in developing countries sounds like a wonderful idea. Given some communities have the similar issue in accessibility in devices, I wonder if this is something that is embraced and welcomed by Indigenous people? The reason is that Ginsburg (2008) mentioned the notion of Aboriginal people viewing media and technology, which are dominated by western ideals, as a mean to “wash out” indigenous lives and cultural practices. They don’t want their traditional knowledge to be under the Western systems of intellectual property. Hence, I am intrigued to explore the effect of this initiative in aboriginal communities further more.

Reference:

Mmnationtalk (2013, May). Students of First Nation School receive laptops from One Laptop per Child Canada. Nation Talk. Retrieved from https://nationtalk.ca/story/students-of-first-nation-school-receive-laptops-from-one-laptop-per-child-canada

Mod 1 post 1 – First Nations Technology Council

This technology council is in North Vancouver, my hometown, and they are actively trying to fight for “digital equity” and “are working collaboratively with provincial and federal agencies, telecom companies, as well as partner Indigenous organizations to eliminate the digital divide and create equitable, affordable and sustainable access to digital and connected technologies for all 203 Indigenous communities in BC”. They are also working to educate Indigenous youth and adults around various technology through courses to get more people engaged with the digital economy.