VOICED: Rural Kenyans aim to bridge the digital divide

Kenya is advancing technologically with the introduction of XO computers, designed to be portable and educational for children. These laptops help bridge the digital divide, offering software to enhance writing skills and fun features like a camera. Globally, over a million children use XO computers, initially launched in the US as the $100 laptop, now priced at $180. In Kenya, a school received 100 XO laptops through a church donation, positively impacting students and encouraging parents to buy computers. The school plans to introduce the internet, further connecting students to the world.

What is the primary purpose of the EXO computers introduced in Kenya?

• To bridge the digital divide and improve writing skills

• To provide entertainment for children

• To replace textbooks in schools

• To increase the number of computers in homes

What was the original name of the EXO project when it started in the US?

• The $150 laptop

• The $100 laptop

• The $50 laptop

• The $200 laptop

Why has the price of the EXO computers increased from the original $100?

• Due to increased production costs

• Because of higher market prices

• To cover shipping expenses

• To include more features

How are parents responding to the introduction of EXO computers in schools?

• By opposing the use of technology

• By buying more textbooks

• By purchasing computers for their homes

• By enrolling their children in different schools

What future plan does the school have for the EXO computers?

• To use them only for writing exercises

• To sell them to other schools

• To introduce the Internet for global connectivity

• To replace them with newer models