Abstract
This project was proposed to the International Development Design Summit (IDDS) 2008 by Derek Lomas. Low-quality public schools create a vast need for supplemental education for the roughly 135 million households in our target markets of India, Brazil, and Ghana. This need can be met through private schools and tutoring, but is expensive and varies greatly in quality. Computer-Aided Learning has been shown to be an effective teaching mechanism, but the cost (>$250) has kept computers out of reach for most families and schools. Furthermore, all of these countries are facing a lack of skilled workers as their economies grow and need inexpensive training tools. This IDDS project developed a business plan to market TV Computers (TVCs) to homes and schools that could not previously dream of owning a computer. The TVC can enable parents and educators to provide children with supplemental education at a price that's affordable for low-income groups. Increased access to education that's both fun and engaging will help the millions of people in our target markets grow their professional and personal skills and increase their future opportunities.
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