Literacy Bridge begins pilot program for "sub-$10 audio computer"
By Donald Melanson 
posted Feb 11th 2009 7:08PM
posted Feb 11th 2009 7:08PM
The non-profit organization Literacy Bridge has been working on its so-called Talking Book Device for some time now, but it looks like it's now finally getting its first pilot program off the ground, which will see the "sub-$10 audio computer" land the hands of some students in Ghana. In addition to simply playing back lessons and other recordings, the device can also help students learn vocabulary, provide a means for multiple choice question and answer sessions, and even offer up a few games. Perhaps most interestingly, however, content can also be shared between two devices without a PC or a network, and even recorded directly to the device, which Literacy Bridge hopes will allow for information to be easily distributed, and make it useful even outside the classroom. No word on any further trials or general availability just yet, but Literacy Bridge will be keenly watching the pilot program and looking for ways to improve the device.
meh, they'll probably get sued.
"most interestingly, however, content can also be shared between two devices without a PC or a network"
This thing sounds better than the ZUNE.
The speak & spell came out 30 years ago guys....
I'll second that comment.
So when can we plan on getting these things in happy meals?
Ok guys, this is good 'humbling' gadget news for these kids. May not be a Zune or PSP but it's something for these kids.
Peace
Typical internet smartasses. Dillon and Trevor, how about a free trip to Ghana and everything taken from you but a shirt and shorts? Rotsa Ruck getting wifi internet tough guys.
Well it looks better than the Sakshat
sub-$10 means $29.99, right?
This is such a wonderful thing. If you have not been to Ghana or another African country you could not imagine how this could help. There are often 50 or more kids in K-2 classes with a teacher who only has a high school education. I just worry if we can get them there fast enough. $10 might as well be $200 for most Ghanaians. The average person makes less than $2 a day and worries about food on the table, not a computer.