Some great things going on in India with HP and mobile learning.  Here’s a snippet from an internal press release…

On 14 February, HP announced a prototype of an easy-to-transport classroom called “HP Lab-in-Box.” The inviting classroom, housed in a colorful shipping container, includes:

• HP DreamScreen PCs
• Educational software and online tutorials taught by some of India’s finest teachers
• An HP multi-function printer
• Wireless connectivity
• Built-in furniture

Powered by its own electrical generator, Lab-in-Box can accommodate 15 students and one teacher at a time. Multiple users can sign in and use a single PC at different times of the day. A system to monitor student and teacher attendance is on the horizon.

The education software deployed on the PCs is based on the curriculum established by India’s National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Students can also use the DreamScreen’s engaging touch interface to access NCERT text books and tutorials.