Next Meeting

WHEN   Monday December 16, 2013 7:00-9:00pm

WHERE   Davis Library 315 East 14th Street Davis, CA 95616 Directions/Map

	TOPIC
	OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) and Sugar: Collaborative, Joyful, and Self-empowered Learning Professor Sameer Verma Information Systems, San Francisco State University The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project has had several beginnings. The idea has roots in the 60s. It gained momentum in the last 15 years. OLPC released the idea to the world in 2005, and its first product in 2007. A lot has changed since then. We'll look at an update on the projects, learning through robotics, assessment through learning analytics, offline mirco-clouds, HTML5 apps, Sugar on tablets and Raspberry Pi, and other new initiatives. In a world of cheap, Android-driven tablets, how does the idea of OLPC fit? What role does the Sugar learning platform continue to play inside and outside of OLPC? Help us grow the initiatives so that children of the world may continue to have a chance at collaborative, joyful, and self-empowered learning. About the speaker: Sameer Verma, Ph.D. is professor of Information Systems at San Francisco State University. His research focuses on the diffusion and adoption of innovative technologies. He is currently working on several academic research projects which include the diffusion of open source software, sustainable IT in rural and remote environments, and the impact of offline networks. In addition to his academic work, Professor Verma has worked with companies in consulting capacity in the areas of content analysis, management and delivery. Professor Verma is on the Board of Directors of the Drupal Association. He also serves on the advisory boards of WiRED International, The Center for Ethical and Sustainable Business (CESB) at SF State, and some San Francisco Bay Area technology companies. He is also the founder of the Commons Initiative at SF State, the One Laptop per Child San Francisco community, the One Laptop per Child Jamaica community and an institutional partner at the Centre of Excellence, University of the West Indies, Jamaica. All his computers run on Linux - even the one in his car. He can be reached at sverma@sfsu.edu

	AGENDA
	Introduction of new members If you're a new member, or haven't been to LUGOD for a while, take some time to introduce yourself to us. (Who are you, what do you use Linux for, how did you discover LUGOD, etc.) News, Questions and Announcements Companies with on-topic announcements and members with Linux-related questions or news can speak up now. Also, a summary of what's been going on in the worlds of Linux, GNU, Open Source, BSD, Free Software, other Unixes, etc. Project Reports Installfest Workshop (Next: TBA) Alex Mandel Hands-on Linux Demo (Next: TBA) Bill Kendrick Other Business Financial report Andrew Roach Financial status and news. Next meeting announcement Voluntary due collection A collection basket will be passed around. Feel free to donate, or not donate, to LUGOD. (We're a 501(c)7 non-profit.) Mini Presentation Demos and short-topic speakers are also common at meetings. None scheduled Presentation Presentations are the core of our meetings. OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) and Sugar: Collaborative, Joyful, and Self-empowered Learning Professor Sameer Verma, Information Systems, San Francisco State University After-meeting Snack We often go out to eat after meetings. (Our current venue of choice is Crepeville, at the corner of C Street and 3rd in downtown Davis.)

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