Throwing around free laptops: The debate over which countries should develop plans to provide their students with free laptops

This project is turning out to be much more interesting than I ever imagined it could be, due to the fact that I am able to incorporate my newest interest (the continent of Africa) with a required assignment. I plan to present the information I have gathered on the $100 laptop initiatives which have been in the works for several years, intended to reach underprivileged students in many African countries. I will also discuss the fact that some of these projects are no longer just a dream here in the U.S. and have actually come to fruition in some states. I am planning to discuss some of the reasons this has already happened, while the idea to provide for students overseas is becoming quite prolonged. In addition, I hope to examine why the laptops are of such importance, rather than some of the more basic resources which could absolutely be of use to these students and their families. I am still trying to ensure that this project can be completed and properly saved here on my iMac, so for that reason I have not yet decided if it will be presented on a PC or Mac.