EDMedia 2012 Conference in Denver

I just returned from presenting at the 2012 EDMedia conference in Denver.  In addition to showcasing a science education application I am developing for the Royal BC Museum, I had the opportunity to sit in on other presentations.  One of the most fascinating ones for me was presented by Dr. Claudia Urrea and her colleagues.  Dr. Urrea, the director for the One Laptop per Child program had a fascinating case study on the use of these computers in Columbia.  After her presentation we had time for a discussion around the use of these technologies and their possible role in science education.  The curricular design elements and parameters for this technology are more complicated than my earlier work with museums given that these systems are designed to run in open environments with little or no supporting infrastructure.  I was excited to learn about some of the other OLPC programs (including one here in Canada) and the development of scientific programs for use by children here and abroad.  I would love the opportunity to study this program in more detail in the future.