A third learning workshop was held at OLPC this past week (14-17 january). cf. OLPC laptop news (2008-1-19)

OLPC learning-team and localities are joining forces to imagine and design the learning environments and communities of the 21st century. Most striking, from a learning perspective, was the sense of ownership and engagement among participants who use the "give one get one" window as a lever to grow city-wide initiatives, both in the US and abroad (Anchorage Alaska, Birmingham Alabahma, and New York City are 3 cases to be followed :) Equally impressive was the range and depth of expertise around the table—and facilitators' ability to strike a balance between hands-on and head-in; practical challenges and long-term goals [thanks David, Walter, learning-gang!]. Some highlights of the workshop include: an inspiring presentation by Dr. Felton Earls and Maya Carlson of the Harvard School of Public Health on participatory surveys and indicators for community development, as well as their work in Tanzania and Chicago; presentations and contributions by OLPC Learning-team [Edith Ackermann, Ed Baafi, Juliano Bittencourt, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Elana Langer, Julain Daily, Cynthia Salomon, Alice Cavallo, and David Cavallo]; open house for OLPC developers to 'demo' their XO tools and discuss tools' learning potential with participants.

For more information on this workshop, visit the site
Also see comments by John Clemente and Evan Odonnell on the "teaching matters" blog