An estimated 300 children can learn to do most or all of the following tasks in approximately three months, using the "Hole-in-the-Wall" arrangement with a single PC:

• All Windows operational functions, such as click, drag, open, close, resize, minimize, menus, navigation etc
• Draw and paint pictures on the computer
• Load and save files
• Play games
• Run educational and other programs
• Play music and video, view photos and pictures
• Browse and surf the Internet, if a connection is available.
• Set up e-mail accounts
• Send and receive e-mail
• Chat on the Internet
• Do simple troubleshooting, for example, if the speakers are not working.
• Download and play streaming media
• Download games

In addition to the above task achievement, local teachers and field observers often note that the children demonstrate improvements in:

• Enrolment, attendance and school examinations, particularly in subjects that deal with computing skills
• English vocabulary and usage
• Concentration, attention spans and problem solving
• Working together and self-regulation

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