Following the success of our Sherig Collection, we are building a prototype for an offline educational server. The server will include many of the resources of the Collection with substantial enhancements, all available on a compact and inexpensive server:

• Khan Academy
• Wikipedia
• Audio books
• Educational games
• Utilities
• Dzongkha resources
• More

The server is an ideal solution for schools without Internet that need scalable access to quality educational resources. Resources are then easily accessible from any wireless-enabled device (laptop, smartphone, tablet). Connecting the server to a LAN will enables access to desktops.

Main features:

• Low cost (US$100 to $250)
• Both wireless and wireline access
• Easy installation and maintanance
• Low power consumption
• Headless
• Plug-and-play
• Doubles as a wireless router

We are currently evaluating two hardware options: The SMILE Plug Computer and the Raspberry Pi.