SOC 250 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION

SOC 250 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION
Module 7 TECHNOLOGY & THE THIRD WORLD
3 Posts Required (initial response + replies to peers or prof)
You must also include at least one citation & reference in initial post to receive full credit.
For this discussion board, I’d like you to think about the technology- potential and challenges in transforming the global community, particularly the poorer, developing nations. (Notice that we call them “developing” nations - like works in progress…).
Begin by visiting the following website about a project with the lofty goal of providing every child in developing nations a free laptop computer. The project is titled, “One Laptop Per Child.”
Watch the video on their website.
http://one.laptop.org/about/mission
Then click on at least 3 of the photo “stories” to learn about the impact of the program.
http://one.laptop.org/stories
Then come back to class and discuss the following questions:
•	How might technology like a laptop and Internet access alter the lives of those living in poverty? Would all the change be positive or is there a downside too? Explain with examples.
•	What obstacles do you think might be problematic for children in poverty, even if they were to receive access to the Internet?
•	 Do you think a project like One Laptop Per Child can make a lasting difference in the global community? Why or why not?
•	Would a project like this work in the U.S? Why or why not?
Review your course materials and use your creativity in responding to this question! You may also supplement with external sources but be sure to use citations (Fournier, 2013) in the body of your post and  full references  at the end for any sources you use in composing your thoughts.
Post your response (aim for about 150 words) and two substantial replies to peers or the professor (aim for 50 words).