Ali, Murat, Alfonsus Vlaskamp, Jozef Hubertus, Eddin, Nof Nasser, Falconer, Ben and Oram, Colin (2013) Technical development and socioeconomic implications of the Raspberry Pi as a learning tool in developing countries. In: 2013 5th Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Conference (CEEC),, Colchester, 17-18 Sept. 2013 pp. 103-108. doi:10.1109/CEEC.2013.6659454

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Abstract

The recent development of the Raspberry Pi mini computer has provided new opportunities to enhance tools for education. The low cost means that it could be a viable option to develop solutions for education sectors in developing countries. This study describes the design, development and manufacture of a prototype solution for educational use within schools in Uganda whilst considering the social implications of implementing such solutions. This study aims to show the potential for providing an educational tool capable of teaching science, engineering and computing in the developing world. During the design and manufacture of the prototype, software and hardware were developed as well as testing performed to define the performance and limitation of the technology. This study showed that it is possible to develop a viable modular based computer systems for educational and teaching purposes. In addition to science, engineering and computing; this study considers the socioeconomic implications of introducing the EPi within developing countries. From a sociological perspective, it is shown that the success of EPi is dependant on understanding the social context, therefore a next phase implementation strategy is proposed.

Item Type:	Conference Item (Paper)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > Engineering
Book Title:	2013 5th Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Conference (CEEC)
Official Date:	2013
Dates:	Date Event 2013 UNSPECIFIED
Page Range:	pp. 103-108
DOI:	10.1109/CEEC.2013.6659454
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Conference Paper Type:	Paper
Title of Event:	2013 5th Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Conference (CEEC),
Type of Event:	Conference
Location of Event:	Colchester
Date(s) of Event:	17-18 Sept. 2013

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