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How it all began…• Brain child of Prof. Sugata Mitra• Earlier work with Hole-in-the-Wall• SOLEs adaptation to school settings
for curriculum related learning
Self Organized Learning Environments
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Harsh Reality….with an UP side
• There are [and always will be] places in the world where good teachers cannot [or do not want to] go…..
– Groups of children, given free access to computers and the
internet… Can…teach themselves…!
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In a nutshell… The SOLE Approach
BIG Questions
Explore
Groups
Share
Letting Learning Happen!
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3 Key Goals of Education• Reading Fluency & Comprehension• Developing search & information gathering
skills• Developing a rational belief system
From here….
To HERE!
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Enter the SOMEs!
Self Organized Mediation EnvironmentsakaThe Granny Cloud
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TODAY
Stories & Songs
GamesCraft
Virtual Journeys
Videos
TOMORROW ???BIG Questions….
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Where does it lead?Impact
• Raised confidence• Acceptance of
different cultures• Learning to speak and
read a new language• Awareness of the
world and themselves
• Changed aspirations
What makes it work?
• It’s live! [synchronous]
• A sense of connection• Allows freedom,
self/group pacing, exploration of interests
• Doesn’t need much technical / technological know how
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The Future: School in the CloudExtending the Granny ROLESOLE sessions over skype
SOLE Toolkit on TED and other support material
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Would you like to be a Granny?
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Becoming a Granny involves
• Computer & webcam
• Stable & high speed broadband connection
• A quiet spot
• Enjoying children• Patience• Openness • High frustration
tolerance• Sense of adventure• Humour • Independence• Self organization• And a little bit of
time….
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Want to join us in this adventure??
Thank you!!
http:solesandsomes.wikispaces.com
Get in touch!