Is 5 years old too young for an OLPC? A family member is putting forward the idea of getting my nephew an OLPC for Christmas. The argument for is that it's educational, charitable and there are activities like painting and making music that will engage the child. The argument against is that it's expensive and probably over his head at this point, where he is just learning to read and write.
I can't find any clear age guidelines, but I see mentions that they might be used by children as young as 5 or 6. Do these guidelines exist or does anyone have anecdotes of a 5 year old using an OLPC?
I can't find any clear age guidelines, but I see mentions that they might be used by children as young as 5 or 6. Do these guidelines exist or does anyone have anecdotes of a 5 year old using an OLPC?
Posted originally: 2008-11-30 22:42:59
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