We run Tamarind Tree (www.tamarindtree.org), an organisation that runs an english medium school for the local tribal children here. We are ardent open source users and believers and have been dabbling in moodle for the last two years.
I am really happy to say that our Virtual Learning Environment is up online at www.tamarindtree.org.in and is being used by first generation learners in the age group of 8-10 years. We run a Primary school.
Given that we are on the far end of the digital divide (our kids obviously do not have any internet at home), we are looking at setting up a wireless mesh network to ensure that kids get this content at home.
While that work in underway we are busy trying to populate our courses and moodle site.
Our main challenge is getting teachers to develop courses given the limited digital knowledge and tools they have. We are also looking for volunteers and interns to support our efforts.
I am looking to meet other Moodlers in India and given the number of Moodle Moots in other countries am happy to start a discussion on hosting one in India too.
I am happy to coordinate and take this forward.
Michelle
Tamarind Tree
Dahanu