Nicholas Negroponte: One Laptop per Child

The speaker discusses the One Laptop Per Child initiative, highlighting its origins, principles, and impact. The project aims to provide affordable laptops to children in developing countries to enhance education. The speaker shares anecdotes from Cambodia and Maine, emphasizing the positive effects of technology in education. The initiative focuses on large-scale production to reduce costs and involves partnerships with major companies. Technical aspects, such as mesh networking and dual-mode displays, are explored. The project is positioned as an educational effort rather than a mere laptop distribution, with a goal to make learning more interactive and accessible.

What is considered the most precious natural resource according to the speaker?

• Minerals

• Oil

• Water

• Children

What was the first English word learned by children in a Cambodian village?

• Hello

• Google

• Internet

• Laptop

What was the initial reaction of teachers in Maine to the one laptop per child initiative?

• Excited

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Apprehensive

What is the primary focus of the One Laptop Per Child initiative?

• Software development

• Internet access

• Education enhancement

• Laptop distribution

What percentage of a typical laptop's cost is attributed to sales, marketing, distribution, and profit?

• 50%

• 60%

• 40%

• 30%

What unique feature does the $100 laptop's display have?

• 3D display

• Touchscreen

• Curved screen

• Dual-mode display

What is the target price for the laptop by 2010?

• $100

• $50

• $75

• $25

What is one strategy mentioned to prevent the gray market issue?

• High pricing

• Limited distribution

• Unique design

• High security features

Which countries are most active in the One Laptop Per Child initiative?

• USA, UK, Canada

• Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

• Thailand, Brazil, Nigeria

• India, China, Japan

What is the role of the federal government in the One Laptop Per Child initiative?

• Distribution

• Marketing

• Funding

• Content creation