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Dogo kv 1 small: Mtoto m~ a small child; microscopic; midget, miniature. 2 few: Walihudhuria watu ki~ tu few people attended. 3 minor. (ms) Hana ~ she/he blows out trivials.
This is the site where I work and post my contents related to the project. It’s not a well designed project, but I share ideas, make online researches on related articles and studies and learn from discussions on how to go ahead. You also can post your ideas and share with the rest of us on our ambitions.
This project is about the beginning of the new era of introducing computer technology to African child. This is a small project am trying to design in order to ‘LEARN’ an effective displinary methods/methodologies through which i can introduce computer based technology to African child as a learning tool on searching wide and open range of accessing free knowledge beyond their traditional classes limitations of few desks, few textbooks, chalk and a teacher.
My childish dream was to become a soldier, I admired solders because I wanted to become a stronger person, knowing that I was going to be stronger once I joined the army only inspired me to become a solder. The right time to enroll in the army has approached after my High school studies, but now I don’t feel the same dream living with me again. The way things seems to appear in the modern world is more complicating from future expectations, new people, new methods, machines, ideas and future dreams are moving with fastest velocity through which Africans can not match.
 African child will never fully participate in this race of global technological competition unless they emerge as pioneers and champions of their own local initiatives. Technology could not be integrated into the curriculums, until children the future champion of technology are fully involved. Locally, African children are lagging far behind their counterparts in developed countries in the fields of Sciences and technology.
With the help from OLPC ideas, articles, on-line instructors, discussions, forums and free access to how to organize, edit, share and develop the part contents creation and allocating the right resources (contents) to the point of receiving effective knowledge to tackle the challenges that hinder an African to participate in the “new tools for learning”
I find difficulties in this
Project Viewpoints.
UN conference in Tunisia
At the UN conference in Tunisia, several African officials, most notably Marthe Dansokho of Cameroon and Mohammed Diop of Mali, voiced suspicions towards the motives of the OLPC project and claimed that the project was using an overly American mindset that presented solutions not applicable to specifically African problems. Dansokho said the project demonstrated misplaced priorities, stating that clean water and schools were more important for African women, who, he stated, would not have time to use the computers to research new crops to grow. Diop specifically attacked the project as an attempt to exploit the governments of poor nations by making them pay for hundreds of millions of machines.[60]
Read about, John Wood
John Wood, founder of Room to Read, emphasizes affordability and scalability over high-tech solutions. While in favor of the One Laptop per Child initiative for providing education to children in the developing world at a cheaper rate, he has pointed out that a $2,000 library can serve 400 children, costing just $5 a child to bring access to a wide range of books in the local languages (such as Khmer or Nepali) and English; also, a $10,000 school can serve 400–500 children ($20–$25 a child). According to Wood, these are more appropriate solutions for education in the dense forests of Vietnam or rural Cambodia.
The study is being conducted to five (5) primary schools in our local areas to determine the teachers’ capacity and understanding on computer Technology as an effective educational tool.
Why project study? 
To me the study is of great importance because the basic concept of this is to study in order to LEARN passing through very self directive questions.
Study questions
I designed these questions my self so that I would be aware of the right track to the answers and methodologies am searching, but you can also post or edit some of them. I have divided these questions into two categories.
. Is there any computer study at this school? And how many computers a school does have?
. Are there any other facilities and activities related with computer such as Stationary office etc?
. What are the applications/usages of a computer?
. What are the government efforts and plan for future integration of computer technology into classroom/curriculum?
. Have you ever used a computer at school/any other place? If Yes-How? If NO-what are your opinions (regarding on school administration and to the government) Is there a school library with computer books?
. How can computer influence what/how a child learns at school, home and at a community level?
. How can computer technology enhance the development of education in local context?
. What are the effective methods/techniques that could help in preparing students into computer technology as a learning tool?
. Which methodology(s) could help in introducing computer based technology into curriculums/classrooms through local knowledge, idea, perceptions and teachers involvements?
. Have you ever heard, seen, touched a computer?
. Can you draw/mention/or write any of its parts?
. What is your little understand about the computer?
. What can a computer do for you?
. Have you ever used a computer? Where and doing what?
.Is any computer study being taught at your school?
.What can you further do with computer?
Contribute Contents
Below are sets of examples from OLPC on how I can create contents and how they can be managed to fit in to the project am doing. Materials can also be produced from Flash Driver Edit pages, and this can be done by Ms Lab.
I find these sites relevant to my projects,
 http://www.edu.udsm.ac.tz/necta/dee2008/Tchr2008.htm
http://www.edu.udsm.ac.tz/necta/dee2008/Feb1E4501.htm
http://www.ternet.or.tz/ Tan edu resreach network.
http://www.idealist.org/en/org/
http://www.edu.udsm.ac.tz/
http://www.hakielimu.org/dev3/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=88
TERNET is a network for Tanzanian high learning and research institutions aiming at providing a network infrastructure that facilitates Education Management Information Systems(EMIS), support for e-libraries and electronic information access, research databases, and enhancement of e-learning capacity
OLPC empower children to share and build on what they learn in every way imaginable. There should be no barriers to children who wish to re-create and build on the materials they are given. XO will bring a world of new ideas, images and materials within reach of children around the world. It will also bring children and teachers’ new ways to collaborate, create, and transform works over time. Our focus on collaboration as a fundamental element of learning drives a commitment to editable document formats, revision tracking, and careful attribution of authors and sources.
Translators
In addition to localization of software, OLPC needs lots of translation work for content and Wiki pages.
Curators
Comparison and critique of shared work leads naturally to grouping and curation. Curation is integral to effectively finding and sharing content. Curators will help to present comprehensible subsets of reference materials and cultural archives, to the choice of core software tools for creation, to the organization and amplification across the network of great local collaborations.
The curation of content will be done at every level; children will learn to organize and curate knowledge by creating collections for themselves and for one another, and countries and teachers will curate collections for their children and students. The Journal and Library will let children tag materials and associate them with collections from the moment of creation.
A community of curators will help to identify and build collections of excellent resources for children in each subject, and to connect communities of XO users with communities in the wider world that are already creating and organizing free knowledge.
Curator network
Curators and coordinators Network
http://www.worknets.org/wiki.cgi?FlashDriveContent will be part of a content network that spans the country and the world.
Each school will have a server with a digital library of materials. These school servers will store what children and teachers will be able create, as well as collections from every subject area, drawn from national libraries and museums, and from creators around the world: from classics of art, music, [mathematics,] and literature to images of the world to workbooks and texts.
The servers will themselves be windows into a repository of content larger than an individual school server can hold. They will be exchange materials with other schools and with collections on national servers and across the world.
The servers will provide tools for collaboration across and among XO networks. These include a wiki for the shared development and localization of texts, and a media server for storing and streaming audio and video recordings.
Retrieved from " http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Content_principles"
Translators In addition to localization of software, OLPC needs lots of translation work for content and Wiki pages.
Curators
Comparison and critique of shared work leads naturally to grouping and curation. Curation is integral to effectively finding and sharing content. Curators will help to present comprehensible subsets of reference materials and cultural archives, to the choice of core software tools for creation, to the organization and amplification across the network of great local collaborations.
The curation of content will be done at every level; children will learn to organize and curate knowledge by creating collections for themselves and for one another, and countries and teachers will curate collections for their children and students. The Journal and Library will let children tag materials and associate them with collections from the moment of creation.
A community of curators will help to identify and build collections of excellent resources for children in each subject, and to connect communities of XO users with communities in the wider world that are already creating and organizing free knowledge.
Curator network
Curators and coordinators Network
http://www.worknets.org/wiki.cgi?FlashDriveContent will be part of a content network that spans the country and the world.
Each school will have a server with a digital library of materials. These school servers will store what children and teachers will be able create, as well as collections from every subject area, drawn from national libraries and museums, and from creators around the world: from classics of art, music, [mathematics,] and literature to images of the world to workbooks and texts.
The servers will themselves be windows into a repository of content larger than an individual school server can hold. They will be exchange materials with other schools and with collections on national servers and across the world.
The servers will provide tools for collaboration across and among XO networks. These include a wiki for the shared development and localization of texts, and a media server for storing and streaming audio and video recordings.
Retrieved from " http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Content_principles"
In order to initiate the idea I decide to star with ten (10) children from my kids’ sports.
These children come from nearby local areas and schooling in the five primary schools where am conducting my study.
| Pioneer name | Age | Level of Education | Name of School | Parent Status | |
| Rashid Mohamed | 10yrs | Standard six(6) | Doctor Omary JumaP/School | Both alive | |
| Edward Wangara | 9 | Standard five(5) | Karume P/School | Both alive | |
| Abuu Amad | 11yrs | standard five(5) | Karume P/School | Both alive | |
| Abel Shayo | 10yrs | standard three(3)Doctor mary P/School/Both alive | | | |
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In this site you find various activities being conducted from DogoTeeth pioneers, you can post and share with us, I would like to learn from you too.
Basic computer training-DogoTeeth For the first time I discovered the power of learning new things from these children by starting with computer basic.
Computer Basics:
What we Train We offer basic computer basic knowledge, we could have modern facilities relatively to their learning status, and we access this knowledge using a Desktop PC
OS Name-Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version-5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name- USER-D3744D22E2
System Manufacturer -Dell Computer Corporation
System Model-OptiPlex GX270
System Type- X86-based PC
We sometime use a laptop from a friend of mine to integrate with it, the use of laptop has creates a high spirit of learning new experiences
The minimum basic knowledge was crucial for introduction because I wanted to use these pioneers to teach others from their respective schools on basic and simple computer knowledge.
Students learn the minimum basic knowledge to use a computer, and will be able to access the web, e.g. at an internet cafe. Students should be able to:
• Identify the primary components of a computer: system unit, display, keyboard, mouse, and UPS.
• Sign in to the computer.
• Use the mouse: single- and double-click.
• Type on the keyboard: letters and the enter key.
• Access the web via a browser.
• Perform basic manipulation of windows: minimize, maximize, resize, move, use scroll bars
Computer System Components
Main Unit
The main unit- also sometimes referred to as the CPU (central processing unit), is the heart of the computer. It is where nearly all computation occurs.
Display/Monitor
The display, or monitor-, is used to show output, the results of computation, to the user.
Keyboard
The keyboard- is used to enter alpha-numeric input data into the computer.
Mouse-
The mouse -is used to enter non-alpha-numeric input into the computer, such as positional data
Starting operations
I preferred to teach them on starting operations because they should have basic knowledge to access the computer lab depending on the varied hardware available.
Local Rules & Equipment
Every computer lab is different; it will have specific equipment, configuration, and rules for use. As a computer user, you are responsible for understanding the proper usage of the equipment and any rules. If you don't know these rules, or are unsure of how to use the equipment, ask first. Improper use of the computer can break it, and you might be responsible for paying for the repairs.
Present local lab rules.
Sign-on / Sign-off
Nearly all computer systems require a user to have a username and password. These will be assigned by the system administrator. Some systems have a guest account that can be used by anyone.
I do not go into details, just get my system done it.
Shut down
It is important to shut down a computer before removing power. If power is suddenly removed without a proper shut down, it can damage the computer. Different computers have different procedures to follow for shut down. If you are working on a computer that you aren't familiar with, ask a system administrator how to shut down.
Status lights
Nearly all computers have lights to indicate if they are on, or if certain components are active.
Power light
The power light indicates that the computer is on.
Disk light
The disk light indicates that the computer is accessing the hard disk. This often indicates that the computer is busy working on a computation. It can be a good idea to wait for the disk light to go out before starting a large new task.
Basic Mouse
The mouse is used to move the cursor. It is also used to perform actions, by clicking buttons. Notice that the mouse has at least two buttons, left and right.
Cursor/Pointer
I teach them how the cursor shows where input on the keyboard will be placed. It is sometimes the same as the mouse pointer. The pointer icon may change to indicate what will happen if the mouse button is clicked.
Short demo of this, possibly including:
Regular/arrow pointer
"wait" pointer, when busy
"hand" pointer, over hyperlink
"i-bar" pointer, over text insertion point
resize pointers, over window edges/corners
Note that, at this point, I don’t teach them the importance of each pointer.
Single click: Buttons, certain other I/O elements
Interface elements with a single action, such as buttons and links, and are activated by clicking once on the left mouse button (single click).
Double click: programs/icons
Certain interface elements, such as program icons, can be selected with a single click. They are activated by rapidly clicking twice on the left mouse button (double click).
Keyboard Skills
I teach them keyboard skills and the input that could be put using Keys.
Goals
• Use the keyboard: standard keys, modifier keys, lock keys, special keys.
Keyboard Skills
Standard keys: a-z
Modifier keys: shift, ctrl, alt
Lock keys (& lights): shift, num
Special keys:
Enter/Return
Backspace
Delete
Arrows
PageUp/PageDown
Home
End
Function Keys/Short Cuts
Note that pressing more than one key at once (i.e. using the modifier keys) is often a program shortcut, and will cause unexpected results.
Touch Typing
Digital gallary
I have decided not to upload all kids pictures to avoid photo abuses,
But i can post them to any one who needs them for agreed purposes.
Mon, 26 May 2008 18:40:50 UTC Fred Kayiwa: Am so much Inspired With this William
Thu, 29 May 2008 20:50:16 UTC AndriusKulikauskas: William, I'm very impressed with your work on this page!
Thu, 29 May 2008 20:57:50 UTC AndriusKulikauskas: William, I have fixed up your table a bit. Do you understand how it works? Also, I wonder if you should post the full names of the children? Perhaps their first names are enough. The reason is that children may be vulnerable to abusers.
Thu, 29 May 2008 21:02:09 UTC AndriusKulikauskas: The pictures are great! Is that the computer which Jurate and Evaldas donated?
Sat, 31 May 2008 20:35:14 UTC WilliamWambura: No Andrius,these are computer donated by Ricardo,when Uyoga hosted a computer project,these pictures were taken on their day to practise with Laptop,the laptop was donated by Ricardo to Prosper.
Sat, 31 May 2008 20:35:21 UTC WilliamWambura: No Andrius,these are computer donated by Ricardo,when Uyoga hosted a computer project,these pictures were taken on their day to practise with Laptop,the laptop was donated by Ricardo to Prosper.
Sat, 31 May 2008 20:37:46 UTC WilliamWambura: Thank you Ricardo for instruction,i have learnt how to use the Prowiki help,i can make any table i desire, Child
Sat, 31 May 2008 21:41:33 UTC AndriusKulikauskas: William, your page keeps getting better! Hello to Agnese and Samwel when you see them.
Sat, 31 May 2008 21:45:19 UTC AndriusKulikauskas: I added metadata (EndeavorLeader, EndeavorTeam, EndeavorSummary) and now your Child page appears in our list of Endeavors.
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:38:27 UTC WilliamWambura: Thank you Andrius for your suport on this idea,am still working on how to set up contents,Lets see how we link this site for its more extension Eg.OLPC etc
Fri, 03 Apr 09 16:08:51 +0000 WilliamWambura: Am developing this idea to fit a local child who do know nothing about English language,support to develop and turn it into reality.
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