The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) is a model that aims to transform the learning process of every child in developing countries through Information and Communications Technology (ICT). However, cultural, economic and social diversities make each model implementation unique. This study analyses the application of OLPC in Uruguay and Brazil. It aims to understand and describe common aspects that are important to the success of this kind of implementation. Our goal is to contribute with future projects that use ICT to transform the way that children learn.Resumo. O One Laptop per Child (OLPC) é uma proposta cujo objetivo busca, através do uso da Tecnologia de Informação e Comunicação (TIC), transformar o processo de aprendizagem de todas as crianças em países de desenvolvimento. Entretanto, as diversidades culturais, econômicas e sociais fazem com que cada implementação seja única. O presente trabalho faz uma análise crítica sobre a aplicação do OLPC no Uruguai e no Brasil. Procura evidenciar aspectos comuns que sejam importantes para aplicação dessa proposta. Com isso, esperamos contribuir com novos projetos que objetivem transformar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem através do uso das TICs.
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