And this is where open source comes in. There are many open source applications and educational resources out there which would only need to be customized for local use and scenarios. This would probably complement what KIE and other local initiatives already have. A good example is GCompris, which I find just amazing and my kids love.

GCompris is a high quality educational software suite comprising of numerous activities for children aged 2 to 10. Some of the activities are game orientated, but nonetheless still educational. Below you can find a list of categories with some of the activities available in that category.

  •  computer discovery: keyboard, mouse, different mouse gesture, ...
  •  algebra: table memory, enumeration, double entry table, mirror image, ...
  •  science: the canal lock, the water cycle, the submarine, electric simulation ...
  •  geography: place the country on the map
  •  games: chess, memory, connect 4, oware, sudoku ...
  •  reading: reading practice
  •  other: learn to tell time, puzzle of famous paintings, vector drawing, cartoon making, ...

    Currently GCompris offers in excess of 100 activities and more are being developed. GCompris is free software, that means that you can adapt it to your own needs, improve it and, most importantly, share it with children everywhere.

    • Ikua




    On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 3:30 AM, Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke> wrote:
    There is the KIE framework that I understand has been largely digitized. However I believe the kids must also have fun so we must develop our own versions of Cartoon Network, ladybird books etc. 

    This is a particular challenger to local publishers and educators. 

    We must start taking back control of our lives and it starts with the children. 
     

    Ali Hussein
    CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd
    Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd

    +254 713 601113

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    On Jun 10, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:

    Listers,

    Many thanks to all that have contributed to day ones discussion, feel free to continue posting your comments as we proceed. Day 2 will focus on education content:
    Question
    What Educational Content would support the Knowledge Objectives above(examples of educ. content/software used)    ?

    The floor is open.


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