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Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2010-07-23T06:53:25Z

Agoel23: /* Schools */

<noinclude>{{TOCright}}[[Category:Deployment]]</noinclude>
==Introduction==
[[Image:DAVIDANURAGFRANK.jpg|thumb|left|alt=DavidAnuragFrank.|Francis, David and Anurag.]] We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12).

We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India.

==Sugar on a Stick==

What is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar is an educational operating system designed for children. It boasts a unique graphical interface and a plethora of open-source educational activities. It's currently used by over a million children around the world using XO laptops [http://www.laptop.org One Laptop per Child], so we know it works. We're putting Sugar on a USB stick, so a child can boot their personal learning platform on any computer from a USB stick.

There are a few benefits from this approach. The USB sticks function like a portable computer, and are inexpensive/replaceable. Also, since children can use their sticks at home, this can extend the amount of time children spend learning outside the classroom. Also, all the student's work is automatically saved, so teachers can go back and see exactly where student's are struggling or succeeding.

==Our research==

We want to measure improvements in student learning as a result of using Sugar on a Stick. We'll be measuring improvements using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A unique aspect of our research is that we're really exploring how teachers can evaluate student performance using digital portfolios.

A digital portfolio functions much like a normal portfolio - it is a compilation of a student's major accomplishments. Sugar automatically saves all a student's work, so any work done on a computer will be in a student's portfolio.

If every child has a digital portfolio, a compilation of their work and achievements, a teacher can see exactly where each child is struggling and excelling. For example, a teacher can identify a child struggling with subject-verb agreement or fractions. Also, portfolios give children an opportunity to showcase critical thinking and creativity. While portfolios cannot replace standardized tests, we believe it is an important evaluation tool for teachers.

We will be publishing a case study in the fall semester (2010) with a professor in the BU School of Education, Dr. Evangeline Harris Stefanakis.

Our research design was awarded a Boston University Undergraduate Research Oppurtunities Program (UROP) grant. We will present our research and the outcomes of our project to the Boston University community this fall.

====Sample Survey====
MATHEMATICS

How engaged is the student when using math to solve problems?

Unengaged 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very engaged

How quickly does the student master new concepts in mathematics?

Very slowly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very Quickly

How motivated is the student when learning new concepts in mathematics?

Unmotivated 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very motivated

How proficient is the student in explaining math concepts to peers?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very proficient

ENGLISH

How proficiently does the student speak English?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fluent

How confident is the student when speaking English?

Unconfident 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very confident

How motivated is the student when learning English?

Unmotivated 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very motivated

How well does the student pronounce English words and phrases?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fluent

How proficiently does the student read English?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very proficient

How proficiently does the student write English?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very proficient

==SEETA==
We will be partnering with [http://www.seeta.in SEETA] (Software for Education, Entertainment and Training Activities). SEETA is a non-profit in Delhi, India and our local partner. SEETA focuses on creating ‘activities’ (software) for Sugar that meets specific curriculum objectives.

SEETA is supporting our research with manpower and technical support. They have been communicating with local schools in Delhi who are interested in a Sugar deployment. Also, they will be familiarizing teachers with Sugar prior to our arrival in India. After we leave, they will continue supporting Sugar on a Stick to help make our project sustainable.

==Schools==
We will be deploying Sugar on a Stick in 2-3 schools Delhi, India. Here is a list of schools we are tentatively set to work in:

- Adharshila School (middle to high school students)

- Veda Vyasa D.A.V School - Vikas Puri, Delhi

==Our blog==

http://theteamgoestoindia.wordpress.com/

==Get Involved==

===Why Should you Help?===
-Help kids in Delhi, India get access to the best educational oppurtunities

-Support Innovation! This is a new idea; this pilot will be a blueprint other schools can follow for inexpensive, easy to maintain, student computing.

===Donate!===

We received a grant from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program(UROP) at Boston University for $4000, but still need money to reach our fundraising goal of $6000.

Any contribution will go a long way towards providing children with the best educational oppurtunities. We appreciate your support.

You can make a direct [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=G69RJK3JS8ZFW&lc=US&item_name=SoaS%20India&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donate_SM%2egif%3aNonHosted donation] to our PayPal account, or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==People==

====David Han====
David is from Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Glenbrook South HS. He's a political science student at Boston University and is particularly interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences. He's been working with Sugar on a Stick since the start of the 2009 school year.

====Anurag Goel====
Anurag Goel is from Centreville, VA. He is currently a second year undergraduate student in Boston University's College of Engineering. Last summer he worked on deploying Sugar on a Stick at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston, MA. He has been working for Sugar Labs since last Fall on both technical and deployment projects. He is interested in working with students and teachers to see how Sugar can be further improved to meet educational needs of the 21st century. He is working towards writing his own Sugar activities to meet different educational objectives.

====Francis Thalakotur====
Francis is from Schenectady, NY and went to Niskayuna High School. He is now done with his second year at Boston University studying Mechanical Engineering. Francis is excited to help Sugar Labs create software to help children learn.

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2010-06-28T19:51:17Z

Agoel23: /* Schools */

==Introduction==
We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12).

[[Image:DAVIDANURAGFRANK.jpg|thumb|right|alt=DavidAnuragFrank.|Francis, David and Anurag.]]

We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India.

==Sugar on a Stick==

What is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar is an educational operating system designed for children. It boasts a unique graphical interface and a plethora of open-source educational activities. It's currently used by over a million children around the world using XO laptops [http://www.laptop.org One Laptop per Child], so we know it works. We're putting Sugar on a USB stick, so a child can boot their personal learning platform on any computer from a USB stick.

There are a few benefits from this approach. The USB sticks function like a portable computer, and are inexpensive/replaceable. Also, since children can use their sticks at home, this can extend the amount of time children spend learning outside the classroom. Also, all the student's work is automatically saved, so teachers can go back and see exactly where student's are struggling or succeeding.

==Our research==

We want to measure improvements in student learning as a result of using Sugar on a Stick. We'll be measuring improvements using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A unique aspect of our research is that we're really exploring how teachers can evaluate student performance using digital portfolios.

A digital portfolio functions much like a normal portfolio - it is a compilation of a student's major accomplishments. Sugar automatically saves all a student's work, so any work done on a computer will be in a student's portfolio.

If every child has a digital portfolio, a compilation of their work and achievements, a teacher can see exactly where each child is struggling and excelling. For example, a teacher can identify a child struggling with subject-verb agreement or fractions. Also, portfolios give children an opportunity to showcase critical thinking and creativity. While portfolios cannot replace standardized tests, we believe it is an important evaluation tool for teachers.

We will be publishing a case study in the fall semester (2010) with a professor in the BU School of Education, Dr. Evangeline Harris Stefanakis.

Our research design was awarded a Boston University Undergraduate Research Oppurtunities Program (UROP) grant. We will present our research and the outcomes of our project to the Boston University community this fall.

====Sample Survey====
MATHEMATICS

How engaged is the student when using math to solve problems?

Unengaged 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very engaged

How quickly does the student master new concepts in mathematics?

Very slowly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very Quickly

How motivated is the student when learning new concepts in mathematics?

Unmotivated 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very motivated

How proficient is the student in explaining math concepts to peers?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very proficient

ENGLISH

How proficiently does the student speak English?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fluent

How confident is the student when speaking English?

Unconfident 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very confident

How motivated is the student when learning English?

Unmotivated 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very motivated

How well does the student pronounce English words and phrases?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fluent

How proficiently does the student read English?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very proficient

How proficiently does the student write English?

Poorly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very proficient

==SEETA==
We will be partnering with [http://www.seeta.in SEETA] (Software for Education, Entertainment and Training Activities). SEETA is a non-profit in Delhi, India and our local partner. SEETA focuses on creating ‘activities’ (software) for Sugar that meets specific curriculum objectives.

SEETA is supporting our research with manpower and technical support. They have been communicating with local schools in Delhi who are interested in a Sugar deployment. Also, they will be familiarizing teachers with Sugar prior to our arrival in India. After we leave, they will continue supporting Sugar on a Stick to help make our project sustainable.

==Schools==
We will be deploying Sugar on a Stick in 2-3 schools Delhi, India. Here is a list of schools we are tentatively set to work in:

- Adharshila School (middle to high school students)

- D.A.V School - Janakpuri, Delhi

==Our blog==

http://theteamgoestoindia.wordpress.com/

==Get Involved==

===Why Should you Help?===
-Help kids in Delhi, India get access to the best educational oppurtunities

-Support Innovation! This is a new idea; this pilot will be a blueprint other schools can follow for inexpensive, easy to maintain, student computing.

===Donate!===

We received a grant from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program(UROP) at Boston University for $4000, but still need money to reach our fundraising goal of $6000.

Any contribution will go a long way towards providing children with the best educational oppurtunities. We appreciate your support.

You can make a direct [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=G69RJK3JS8ZFW&lc=US&item_name=SoaS%20India&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donate_SM%2egif%3aNonHosted donation] to our PayPal account, or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==People==

====David Han====
David is from Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Glenbrook South HS. He's a political science student at Boston University and is particularly interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences. He's been working with Sugar on a Stick since the start of the 2009 school year.

====Anurag Goel====
Anurag Goel is from Centreville, VA. He is currently a second year undergraduate student in Boston University's College of Engineering. Last summer he worked on deploying Sugar on a Stick at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston, MA. He has been working for Sugar Labs since last Fall on both technical and deployment projects. He is interested in working with students and teachers to see how Sugar can be further improved to meet educational needs of the 21st century. He is working towards writing his own Sugar activities to meet different educational objectives.

====Francis Thalakotur====
Francis is from Schenectady, NY and went to Niskayuna High School. He is now done with his second year at Boston University studying Mechanical Engineering. Francis is excited to help Sugar Labs create software to help children learn.

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Deployment Team/Places

2010-05-24T20:29:45Z

Agoel23: /* Asia */

<noinclude>{{GoogleTrans-en}}{{TeamHeader|Deployment Team}}{{TOCright}}</noinclude>
=== Introduction ===

This page lists the places in the world where Sugar is used along with a contact person that will facilitate communication between the global and the local communities.

The column "# of members" is intended to give a rough estimation of the size of the local community and may include children, educators, parents, volunteers, etc

=== Asia ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! # of members
! Contact
|-
| Delhi, India
| English, Hindi
| 10
| [[USER:agoel23|Anurag Goel]]
|-
| Maharashtra, India
| English, Hindi, Marathi
| 32
| [[USER:Jpritikin|Joshua Pritikin]]
|-
| Nepal
| Nepali
| 50
| Subir Pradhanang, Rabi Karmacharya
|-
| Quezon City, Philippines
| Filipino, English
| 30
| [[USER:Jgotangco|Jerome Gotangco]]
|-
| BanSamka, Thailand
| Thai
| ~30 OLPC XO (beta-2 machines?)
| Arnan Sipitakiat?
|}

=== Africa ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! Software
! Hardware
! # of members
! Contact
|-
| Ethiopia
| Amharic
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| ?
|-
| Rwanda
| English?
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| David Cavallo?
|-
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/referenties/olpc/zuid-afrika South-Africa]
| English / Zuid-Afrikaans
| 820
| OLPC XO-1.0
| February 2010 = 10, in summer 2010 > 100 of XO 1.5 laptops
| [mailto:f.hoff@openwijs.nl Frits Hoff]
|-
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/referenties/olpc/senegal Senegal]
| French
| 820
| OLPC XO-1.5
| in summer 2010 20
| [mailto:f.hoff@openwijs.nl Frits Hoff]
|-
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/ghana Ghana]
| English
| 820
| OLPC XO-1.0
| 4
| [mailto:f.hoff@openwijs.nl Frits Hoff]
|-
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/tanzania-0 Tanzania]
| English
| 820
| OLPC XO-1.0
| 100
| [mailto:f.hoff@openwijs.nl Frits Hoff]
|-
| [http://bethstepsup.blogspot.com São Tomé e Príncipe]
| Portuguese
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| [mailto:elizabeth.ann.santos@gmail.com Beth Santos]
|-
| Nigeria
| English?
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| Schumberger?
|}

=== America ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! Software
! Hardware
! # of members
! Contact
|-
| Colombia
| Spanish
| Fedora 11/Sugar - LiveCDs - SOAS
| Desktop PCs
| 7
| RafaelOrtiz
|-
| Peru
| Spanish
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| Hernan Pachas?
|-
| Uruguay
| Spanish
| Build 802
| OLPC XO-1
| 360.000
| Pablo Flores?; [[User:Dcastelo|Daniel Castelo]]; [[User:earias|Esteban Arias]]
|-
| Paraguay
| Spanish
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| 4500
| Raul Gutierrez S.
|-
| Chiapas, Mexico
| Spanish, Tzotzil
| SoaS Strawberry on SD cards + ejabberd server
| Classmate Convertible
| 44, three rural classrooms
| [[User:Jose Icaza|Jose I. Icaza]]; [http://sites.google.com/site/tecnotzotzil TecnoTzotzil] project site in English
|-
| Bermingham, AL, USA
| English
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| ?
|-
| Boston, MA, USA
| English
| SoaS Strawberry (0.84)
| HP EVO 500 desktops
| ?
| Caroline Meeks
|}

=== Europe ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! # of Sugar installations
! Hardware used
! Software version
! Project blog/wiki
! Contact
|-
| Graz, Austria
| German
| 25
| XO-1
| build 767
| [http://elearningblog.phst.at/?cat=32 blog] (in German)
| David Van Assche, [[User:ChristophD|Christoph Derndorfer]]
|-
| Maastricht, the Netherlands
| Dutch
| 52
| XO-1
| build 802
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/referenties-0/maastricht-nicaragua] (in Dutch)
| [[User:OpenWijs.nl|Frits Hoff]]
|-
| London, United Kingdom
| English
| 30
| XO-1
| build 802
| [http://olpc.org.uk/ blog], [http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/olpc-uk mailing list], [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_UK wiki]
| [[User:PeterRobinson|Peter Robinson]], [[User:MartinDengler|Martin Dengler]]
|-
| Brescia, Italy
| Italian
| ?
| XO-1
| ?
| [http://escuola.provincia.brescia.it/olpc/ website] (in Italian)
| ?
|-
| Milan, Italy
| Italian
| 30
| XO-1
| build 802
| none
| Comunità Nuova/Barrio's - Mario Lenelli (?)
|}

=== Oceania ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! # of members
! Contact
|-
| Solomon Islands
| Pijin, Marovo
| 300+
| David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Papua New Guinea
|?
|100
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Nauru
|?
|?
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Tuvalu
|?
|150
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Niue
|?
|500
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Cook Islands
|?
|?
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Vanuatu
|English, French, Bislama
|25
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Australia
|English and many indigenous languages
|1500
|[http://www.olpc.org.au/ Rangan Srikhanta]
|-
|Timor Leste
|Portuguese, Tetun
|?
|Tom Daly, [[User:Tonyforster|Tony Forster]]
|}

=== See also ===

See also [[OLPC:Deployments]]

User:Agoel23

2010-05-24T20:29:15Z

Agoel23: Created page with 'You can contact Anurag through email at agoel23@gmail.com'

You can contact Anurag through email at agoel23@gmail.com

Deployment Team/Places

2010-05-24T20:28:39Z

Agoel23: /* Asia */

<noinclude>{{GoogleTrans-en}}{{TeamHeader|Deployment Team}}{{TOCright}}</noinclude>
=== Introduction ===

This page lists the places in the world where Sugar is used along with a contact person that will facilitate communication between the global and the local communities.

The column "# of members" is intended to give a rough estimation of the size of the local community and may include children, educators, parents, volunteers, etc

=== Asia ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! # of members
! Contact
|-
| Delhi, India
| English, Hindi,
| 10
| [[USER:agoel23|Anurag Goel]]
|-
| Maharashtra, India
| English, Hindi, Marathi
| 32
| [[USER:Jpritikin|Joshua Pritikin]]
|-
| Nepal
| Nepali
| 50
| Subir Pradhanang, Rabi Karmacharya
|-
| Quezon City, Philippines
| Filipino, English
| 30
| [[USER:Jgotangco|Jerome Gotangco]]
|-
| BanSamka, Thailand
| Thai
| ~30 OLPC XO (beta-2 machines?)
| Arnan Sipitakiat?
|}

=== Africa ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! Software
! Hardware
! # of members
! Contact
|-
| Ethiopia
| Amharic
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| ?
|-
| Rwanda
| English?
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| David Cavallo?
|-
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/referenties/olpc/zuid-afrika South-Africa]
| English / Zuid-Afrikaans
| 820
| OLPC XO-1.0
| February 2010 = 10, in summer 2010 > 100 of XO 1.5 laptops
| [mailto:f.hoff@openwijs.nl Frits Hoff]
|-
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/referenties/olpc/senegal Senegal]
| French
| 820
| OLPC XO-1.5
| in summer 2010 20
| [mailto:f.hoff@openwijs.nl Frits Hoff]
|-
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/ghana Ghana]
| English
| 820
| OLPC XO-1.0
| 4
| [mailto:f.hoff@openwijs.nl Frits Hoff]
|-
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/tanzania-0 Tanzania]
| English
| 820
| OLPC XO-1.0
| 100
| [mailto:f.hoff@openwijs.nl Frits Hoff]
|-
| [http://bethstepsup.blogspot.com São Tomé e Príncipe]
| Portuguese
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| [mailto:elizabeth.ann.santos@gmail.com Beth Santos]
|-
| Nigeria
| English?
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| Schumberger?
|}

=== America ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! Software
! Hardware
! # of members
! Contact
|-
| Colombia
| Spanish
| Fedora 11/Sugar - LiveCDs - SOAS
| Desktop PCs
| 7
| RafaelOrtiz
|-
| Peru
| Spanish
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| Hernan Pachas?
|-
| Uruguay
| Spanish
| Build 802
| OLPC XO-1
| 360.000
| Pablo Flores?; [[User:Dcastelo|Daniel Castelo]]; [[User:earias|Esteban Arias]]
|-
| Paraguay
| Spanish
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| 4500
| Raul Gutierrez S.
|-
| Chiapas, Mexico
| Spanish, Tzotzil
| SoaS Strawberry on SD cards + ejabberd server
| Classmate Convertible
| 44, three rural classrooms
| [[User:Jose Icaza|Jose I. Icaza]]; [http://sites.google.com/site/tecnotzotzil TecnoTzotzil] project site in English
|-
| Bermingham, AL, USA
| English
| ?
| OLPC XO-1
| ?
| ?
|-
| Boston, MA, USA
| English
| SoaS Strawberry (0.84)
| HP EVO 500 desktops
| ?
| Caroline Meeks
|}

=== Europe ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! # of Sugar installations
! Hardware used
! Software version
! Project blog/wiki
! Contact
|-
| Graz, Austria
| German
| 25
| XO-1
| build 767
| [http://elearningblog.phst.at/?cat=32 blog] (in German)
| David Van Assche, [[User:ChristophD|Christoph Derndorfer]]
|-
| Maastricht, the Netherlands
| Dutch
| 52
| XO-1
| build 802
| [http://www.openwijs.nl/referenties-0/maastricht-nicaragua] (in Dutch)
| [[User:OpenWijs.nl|Frits Hoff]]
|-
| London, United Kingdom
| English
| 30
| XO-1
| build 802
| [http://olpc.org.uk/ blog], [http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/olpc-uk mailing list], [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_UK wiki]
| [[User:PeterRobinson|Peter Robinson]], [[User:MartinDengler|Martin Dengler]]
|-
| Brescia, Italy
| Italian
| ?
| XO-1
| ?
| [http://escuola.provincia.brescia.it/olpc/ website] (in Italian)
| ?
|-
| Milan, Italy
| Italian
| 30
| XO-1
| build 802
| none
| Comunità Nuova/Barrio's - Mario Lenelli (?)
|}

=== Oceania ===

{| border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border: 1px solid white; border-collapse: collapse; background: #e3e4e5;"
|-style="background:#787878; color: white;"
! Region
! Languages
! # of members
! Contact
|-
| Solomon Islands
| Pijin, Marovo
| 300+
| David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Papua New Guinea
|?
|100
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Nauru
|?
|?
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Tuvalu
|?
|150
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Niue
|?
|500
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Cook Islands
|?
|?
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Vanuatu
|English, French, Bislama
|25
|David Leeming or Ian Thompson
|-
|Australia
|English and many indigenous languages
|1500
|[http://www.olpc.org.au/ Rangan Srikhanta]
|-
|Timor Leste
|Portuguese, Tetun
|?
|Tom Daly, [[User:Tonyforster|Tony Forster]]
|}

=== See also ===

See also [[OLPC:Deployments]]

Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2010-05-11T06:31:02Z

Agoel23: /* Why Should you Help? */

==Introduction==
We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12).

[[Image:DAVIDANURAGFRANK.jpg|thumb|right|alt=DavidAnuragFrank.|Francis, David and Anurag.]]

We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India.

==Sugar on a Stick==

What is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar is an educational operating system designed for children. It boasts a unique graphical interface and a plethora of open-source educational activities. It's currently used by over a million children around the world using XO laptops [http://www.laptop.org One Laptop per Child], so we know it works. We're putting Sugar on a USB stick, so a child can boot their personal learning platform on any computer from a USB stick.

There are a few benefits from this approach. The USB sticks function like a portable computer, and are inexpensive/replaceable. Also, since children can use their sticks at home, this can extend the amount of time children spend learning outside the classroom. Also, all the student's work is automatically saved, so teachers can go back and see exactly where student's are struggling or succeeding.

==Our research==

We want to measure improvements in student learning as a result of using Sugar on a Stick. We'll be measuring improvements using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A unique aspect of our research is that we're really exploring how teachers can evaluate student performance using digital portfolios.

A digital portfolio functions much like a normal portfolio - it is a compilation of a student's major accomplishments. Sugar automatically saves all a student's work, so any work done on a computer will be in a student's portfolio.

If every child has a digital portfolio, a compilation of their work and achievements, a teacher can see exactly where each child is struggling and excelling. For example, a teacher can identify a child struggling with subject-verb agreement or fractions. Also, portfolios give children an opportunity to showcase critical thinking and creativity. While portfolios cannot replace standardized tests, we believe it is an important evaluation tool for teachers.

We will be publishing a case study in the fall semester (2010) with a professor in the BU School of Education, Dr. Evangeline Harris Stefanakis.

Our research design was awarded a Boston University Undergraduate Research Oppurtunities Program (UROP) grant. We will present our research and the outcomes of our project to the Boston University community this fall.

==SEETA==
We will be partnering with [http://www.seeta.in SEETA] (Software for Education, Entertainment and Training Activities). SEETA is a non-profit in Delhi, India and our local partner. SEETA focuses on creating ‘activities’ (software) for Sugar that meets specific curriculum objectives.

SEETA is supporting our research with manpower and technical support. They have been communicating with local schools in Delhi who are interested in a Sugar deployment. Also, they will be familiarizing teachers with Sugar prior to our arrival in India. After we leave, they will continue supporting Sugar on a Stick to help make our project sustainable.

==Schools==
We will be deploying Sugar on a Stick in 2-3 schools Delhi, India. Here is a list of schools we are tentatively set to work in:

- Adharshila School (middle to high school students)

- Springdales School

- D.P.S International School

- Navyug School

==Our blog==

(Coming Soon)

==Get Involved==

===Why Should you Help?===
-Help kids in Delhi, India get access to the best educational oppurtunities

-Support Innovation! This is a new idea; this pilot will be a blueprint other schools can follow for inexpensive, easy to maintain, student computing.

===Donate!===

We received a grant from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program(UROP) at Boston University for $4000, but still need money to reach our fundraising goal of $6000.

Any contribution will go a long way towards providing children with the best educational oppurtunities. We appreciate your support.

You can make a direct [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=G69RJK3JS8ZFW&lc=US&item_name=SoaS%20India&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donate_SM%2egif%3aNonHosted donation] to our PayPal account, or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==People==

===David Han===
David is from Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Glenbrook South HS. He's a political science student at Boston University and is particularly interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences. He's been working with Sugar on a Stick since the start of the 2009 school year.

===Anurag Goel===
Anurag Goel is from Centreville, VA. He is currently a second year undergraduate student in Boston University's College of Engineering. Last summer he worked on deploying Sugar on a Stick at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston, MA. He has been working for Sugar Labs since last Fall on both technical and deployment projects. He is interested in working with students and teachers to see how Sugar can be further improved to meet educational needs of the 21st century. He is working towards writing his own Sugar activities to meet different educational objectives.

===Francis Thalakotur===
Francis is from Schenectady, NY and went to Niskayuna High School. He is now done with his second year at Boston University studying Mechanical Engineering. Francis is excited to help Sugar Labs create software to help children learn.

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2010-04-28T09:00:13Z

Agoel23: /* Our research */

==Introduction==
We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12).

We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India.

==Sugar on a Stick==

What is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar is an educational operating system designed for children. It boasts a unique graphical interface and a plethora of open-source educational activities. It's currently used by over a million children around the world using XO laptops [http://www.laptop.org One Laptop per Child], so we know it works. We're putting Sugar on a USB stick, so a child can boot their personal learning platform on any computer from a USB stick.

There are a few benefits from this approach. The USB sticks function like a portable computer, and are inexpensive/replaceable. Also, since children can use their sticks at home, this can extend the amount of time children spend learning outside the classroom. Also, all the student's work is automatically saved, so teachers can go back and see exactly where student's are struggling or succeeding.

==Our research==

We want to measure improvements in student learning as a result of using Sugar on a Stick. We'll be measuring improvements using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A unique aspect of our research is that we're really exploring how teachers can evaluate student performance using digital portfolios.

A digital portfolio functions much like a normal portfolio - it is a compilation of a student's major accomplishments. Sugar automatically saves all a student's work, so any work done on a computer will be in a student's portfolio.

If every child has a digital portfolio, a compilation of their work and achievements, a teacher can see exactly where each child is struggling and excelling. For example, a teacher can identify a child struggling with subject-verb agreement or fractions. Also, portfolios give children an opportunity to showcase critical thinking and creativity. While portfolios cannot replace standardized tests, we believe it is an important evaluation tool for teachers.

We will be publishing a case study in the fall semester (2010) with a professor in the BU School of Education, Dr. Evangeline Harris Stefanakis.

Our research design was awarded a Boston University - Undergraduate Research Oppurtunities Program (UROP)grant. We plan to present our research and the outcomes of our project to the Boston University community this fall.

==SEETA==
We will be partnering with [http://www.seeta.in SEETA] (Software for Education, Entertainment and Training Activities). SEETA is a non-profit in Delhi, India and our local partner. SEETA focuses on creating ‘activities’ (software) for Sugar that meets specific curriculum objectives.

SEETA is supporting our research with manpower and technical support. They have been communicating with local schools in Delhi who are interested in a Sugar deployment. Also, they will be familiarizing teachers with Sugar prior to our arrival in India. After we leave, they will continue supporting Sugar on a Stick to help make our project sustainable.

==Schools==
We will be deploying Sugar on a Stick in 2-3 schools Delhi, India. Here is a list of schools we are tentatively set to work in:

- Adharshila School (middle to high school students)

- Springdales School

- D.P.S International School

- Navyug School

==Our blog==

(Coming Soon)

==Get Involved==

===Why Should you Help?===
-Help kids in Delhi, India get access to the best educational oppurtunities
-Support Innovation! This is a new idea; this pilot will be a blueprint other schools can follow for inexpensive, easy to maintain, student computing.

===Donate!===

Any contribution will go a long way towards providing children with the best educational oppurtunities. We appreciate your support.

You can make a direct [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=G69RJK3JS8ZFW&lc=US&item_name=SoaS%20India&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donate_SM%2egif%3aNonHosted donation] to our PayPal account, or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==People==

===David Han===
David is from Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Glenbrook South HS (2008). He's a political science student at Boston University and is particularly interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences. He's been working with Sugar on a Stick since the start of the 2009 school year.
===Anurag Goel===
Anurag Goel is from Centreville, VA. He is currently a second year undergraduate student in Boston University's College of Engineering. Last summer he worked on deploying Sugar on a Stick at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston, MA. He has been working for Sugar Labs since last Fall on both technical and deployment projects. He is interested in working with students and teachers to see how Sugar can be further improved to meet educational needs of the 21st century. He is working towards writing his own Sugar activities to meet different educational objectives.

===Francis Thalakotur===
Francis is from Schenectady, NY and went to Niskayuna High School. He is now done with his second year at Boston University studying Mechanical Engineering. Francis is excited to help Sugar Labs create software to help children learn.

[[Image:DAVIDANURAGFRANK.jpg|thumb|left|alt=DavidAnuragFrank.|Francis, David and Anurag.]]

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2010-04-26T05:14:59Z

Agoel23: /* Anurag Goel */

==Introduction==
We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12).

We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India.

==Sugar on a Stick==

What is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar is an educational operating system designed for children. It boasts a unique graphical interface and a plethora of open-source educational activities. It's currently used by over a million children around the world using XO laptops [http://www.laptop.org One Laptop per Child], so we know it works. We're putting Sugar on a USB stick, so a child can boot their personal learning platform on any computer from a USB stick.

There are a few benefits from this approach. The USB sticks function like a portable computer, and are inexpensive/replaceable. Also, since children can use their sticks at home, this can extend the amount of time children spend learning outside the classroom. Also, all the student's work is automatically saved, so teachers can go back and see exactly where student's are struggling or succeeding.

==Our research==

We want to measure improvements in student learning as a result of using Sugar on a Stick. We'll be measuring improvements using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A unique aspect of our research is that we're really exploring how teachers can evaluate student performance using digital portfolios.

A digital portfolio functions much like a normal portfolio - it is a compilation of a student's major accomplishments. Sugar automatically saves all a student's work, so any work done on a computer will be in a student's portfolio.

If every child has a digital portfolio, a compilation of their work and achievements, a teacher can see exactly where each child is struggling and excelling. For example, a teacher can identify a child struggling with subject-verb agreement or fractions. Also, portfolios give children an opportunity to showcase critical thinking and creativity. While portfolios cannot replace standardized tests, we believe it is an important evaluation tool for teachers.

We will be publishing a case study in the fall semester (2010) with a professor in the BU School of Education, Dr. Evangeline Harris Stefanakis.

==SEETA==
We will be partnering with [http://www.seeta.in SEETA] (Software for Education, Entertainment and Training Activities). SEETA is a non-profit in Delhi, India and our local partner. SEETA focuses on creating ‘activities’ (software) for Sugar that meets specific curriculum objectives.

SEETA is supporting our research with manpower and technical support. They have been communicating with local schools in Delhi who are interested in a Sugar deployment. Also, they will be familiarizing teachers with Sugar prior to our arrival in India. After we leave, they will continue supporting Sugar on a Stick to help make our project sustainable.

==Schools==
We will be deploying Sugar on a Stick in 2-3 schools Delhi, India. Here is a list of schools we are tentatively set to work in:

- Adharshila School (middle to high school students)

- Springdales School

- D.P.S International School

- Navyug School

==Our blog==

(Coming Soon)

==Get Involved==

===Why Should you Help?===
-Help kids in Delhi, India get access to the best educational oppurtunities
-Support Innovation! This is a new idea; this pilot will be a blueprint other schools can follow for inexpensive, easy to maintain, student computing.

===How Can you Help?===
-Technical Support - hardware repair and Linux skills

-Donations of USB sticks (2 GB minimum)

-Financial Support

Any contribution will go a long way towards providing children with the best educational oppurtunities. We appreciate your support.

You can make a direct [https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=P8XRZWSGPVdC8J-D9tx4NIQKNtS8DQs37MvRImuvEfp1o0wtF0k3kDf8qe8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f059ee17e99acf19529de9a5cb8b345b6900ea9ca1a1bd814 donation] to our PayPal account, or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==Team bios==
===David Han===
David is from Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Glenbrook South HS (2008). He's a political science student at Boston University and is particularly interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences. He's been working with Sugar on a Stick since the start of the 2009 school year.
===Anurag Goel===
Anurag Goel is from Centreville, VA. He is currently a second year undergraduate student in Boston University's College of Engineering. Last summer he worked on deploying Sugar on a Stick at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston, MA. He has been working for Sugar Labs since last Fall on both technical and deployment projects. He is interested in working with students and teachers to see how Sugar can be further improved to meet educational needs of the 21st century. He is working towards writing his own Sugar activities to meet different educational objectives.

===Francis Thalakotur===
Francis is from Schenectady, NY and went to Niskayuna High School. He is now done with his second year at Boston University studying Mechanical Engineering. Francis is excited to help Sugar Labs create software to help children learn.

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2010-04-26T05:13:58Z

Agoel23: /* Our blog */

==Introduction==
We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12).

We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India.

==Sugar on a Stick==

What is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar is an educational operating system designed for children. It boasts a unique graphical interface and a plethora of open-source educational activities. It's currently used by over a million children around the world using XO laptops [http://www.laptop.org One Laptop per Child], so we know it works. We're putting Sugar on a USB stick, so a child can boot their personal learning platform on any computer from a USB stick.

There are a few benefits from this approach. The USB sticks function like a portable computer, and are inexpensive/replaceable. Also, since children can use their sticks at home, this can extend the amount of time children spend learning outside the classroom. Also, all the student's work is automatically saved, so teachers can go back and see exactly where student's are struggling or succeeding.

==Our research==

We want to measure improvements in student learning as a result of using Sugar on a Stick. We'll be measuring improvements using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A unique aspect of our research is that we're really exploring how teachers can evaluate student performance using digital portfolios.

A digital portfolio functions much like a normal portfolio - it is a compilation of a student's major accomplishments. Sugar automatically saves all a student's work, so any work done on a computer will be in a student's portfolio.

If every child has a digital portfolio, a compilation of their work and achievements, a teacher can see exactly where each child is struggling and excelling. For example, a teacher can identify a child struggling with subject-verb agreement or fractions. Also, portfolios give children an opportunity to showcase critical thinking and creativity. While portfolios cannot replace standardized tests, we believe it is an important evaluation tool for teachers.

We will be publishing a case study in the fall semester (2010) with a professor in the BU School of Education, Dr. Evangeline Harris Stefanakis.

==SEETA==
We will be partnering with [http://www.seeta.in SEETA] (Software for Education, Entertainment and Training Activities). SEETA is a non-profit in Delhi, India and our local partner. SEETA focuses on creating ‘activities’ (software) for Sugar that meets specific curriculum objectives.

SEETA is supporting our research with manpower and technical support. They have been communicating with local schools in Delhi who are interested in a Sugar deployment. Also, they will be familiarizing teachers with Sugar prior to our arrival in India. After we leave, they will continue supporting Sugar on a Stick to help make our project sustainable.

==Schools==
We will be deploying Sugar on a Stick in 2-3 schools Delhi, India. Here is a list of schools we are tentatively set to work in:

- Adharshila School (middle to high school students)

- Springdales School

- D.P.S International School

- Navyug School

==Our blog==

(Coming Soon)

==Get Involved==

===Why Should you Help?===
-Help kids in Delhi, India get access to the best educational oppurtunities
-Support Innovation! This is a new idea; this pilot will be a blueprint other schools can follow for inexpensive, easy to maintain, student computing.

===How Can you Help?===
-Technical Support - hardware repair and Linux skills

-Donations of USB sticks (2 GB minimum)

-Financial Support

Any contribution will go a long way towards providing children with the best educational oppurtunities. We appreciate your support.

You can make a direct [https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=P8XRZWSGPVdC8J-D9tx4NIQKNtS8DQs37MvRImuvEfp1o0wtF0k3kDf8qe8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f059ee17e99acf19529de9a5cb8b345b6900ea9ca1a1bd814 donation] to our PayPal account, or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==Team bios==
===David Han===
David is from Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Glenbrook South HS (2008). He's a political science student at Boston University and is particularly interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences. He's been working with Sugar on a Stick since the start of the 2009 school year.
===Anurag Goel===
Anurag Goel is from Centreville, VA. He is currently a second year undergraduate student in Boston University's College of Engineering. Last summer he worked on deploying Sugar on a Stick at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston, MA. He has been working for Sugar Labs since last Fall on both technical and deployment projects. He is interested in working with students and teacher to see how Sugar can be further improved to meet educational needs in the 21st century. He is working towards writing his own Sugar activities to meet different educational objectives.

===Francis Thalakotur===
Francis is from Schenectady, NY and went to Niskayuna High School. He is now done with his second year at Boston University studying Mechanical Engineering. Francis is excited to help Sugar Labs create software to help children learn.

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2010-04-26T04:55:01Z

Agoel23: /* Anurag Goel */

==Introduction==
We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12).

We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India.

==Sugar on a Stick==

What is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar is an educational operating system designed for children. It boasts a unique graphical interface and a plethora of open-source educational activities. It's currently used by over a million children around the world using XO laptops [http://www.laptop.org One Laptop per Child], so we know it works. We're putting Sugar on a USB stick, so a child can boot their personal learning platform on any computer from a USB stick.

There are a few benefits from this approach. The USB sticks function like a portable computer, and are inexpensive/replaceable. Also, since children can use their sticks at home, this can extend the amount of time children spend learning outside the classroom. Also, all the student's work is automatically saved, so teachers can go back and see exactly where student's are struggling or succeeding.

==Our research==

We want to measure improvements in student learning as a result of using Sugar on a Stick. We'll be measuring improvements using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A unique aspect of our research is that we're really exploring how teachers can evaluate student performance using digital portfolios.

A digital portfolio functions much like a normal portfolio - it is a compilation of a student's major accomplishments. Sugar automatically saves all a student's work, so any work done on a computer will be in a student's portfolio.

If every child has a digital portfolio, a compilation of their work and achievements, a teacher can see exactly where each child is struggling and excelling. For example, a teacher can identify a child struggling with subject-verb agreement or fractions. Also, portfolios give children an opportunity to showcase critical thinking and creativity. While portfolios cannot replace standardized tests, we believe it is an important evaluation tool for teachers.

We will be publishing a case study in the fall semester (2010) with a professor in the BU School of Education, Dr. Evangeline Harris Stefanakis.

==SEETA==
We will be partnering with [http://www.seeta.in SEETA] (Software for Education, Entertainment and Training Activities). SEETA is a non-profit in Delhi, India and our local partner. SEETA focuses on creating ‘activities’ (software) for Sugar that meets specific curriculum objectives.

SEETA is supporting our research with manpower and technical support. They have been communicating with local schools in Delhi who are interested in a Sugar deployment. Also, they will be familiarizing teachers with Sugar prior to our arrival in India. After we leave, they will continue supporting Sugar on a Stick to help make our project sustainable.

==Schools==
We will be deploying Sugar on a Stick in 2-3 schools Delhi, India. Here is a list of schools we are tentatively set to work in:

- Adharshila School (middle to high school students)

- Springdales School

- D.P.S International School

- Navyug School

==Our blog==

(INSERT LINK)

==Get Involved==

===Why Should you Help?===
-Help kids in Delhi, India get access to the best educational oppurtunities
-Support Innovation! This is a new idea; this pilot will be a blueprint other schools can follow for inexpensive, easy to maintain, student computing.

===How Can you Help?===
-Technical Support - hardware repair and Linux skills

-Donations of USB sticks (2 GB minimum)

-Financial Support

Any contribution will go a long way towards providing children with the best educational oppurtunities. We appreciate your support.

You can make a direct [https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=P8XRZWSGPVdC8J-D9tx4NIQKNtS8DQs37MvRImuvEfp1o0wtF0k3kDf8qe8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f059ee17e99acf19529de9a5cb8b345b6900ea9ca1a1bd814 donation] to our PayPal account, or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==Team bios==
===David Han===
David is from Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Glenbrook South HS (2008). He's a political science student at Boston University and is particularly interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences. He's been working with Sugar on a Stick since the start of the 2009 school year.
===Anurag Goel===
Anurag Goel is from Centreville, VA. He is currently a second year undergraduate student in Boston University's College of Engineering. Last summer he worked on deploying Sugar on a Stick at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston, MA. He has been working for Sugar Labs since last Fall on both technical and deployment projects. He is interested in working with students and teacher to see how Sugar can be further improved to meet educational needs in the 21st century. He is working towards writing his own Sugar activities to meet different educational objectives.

===Francis Thalakotur===

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2010-04-26T04:53:51Z

Agoel23: /* Anurag Goel */

==Introduction==
We are a team from Boston University composed of Anurag Goel (Engineering '12), David Han (Political Science '11) and Francis Thalakotur (Engineering '12).

We want to provide better educational opportunities for elementary school students all around the world. There is a pronounced achievement gap between students in "developed" countries and "developing" countries. We think technology can play a huge role in shrinking that gap. With this goal in mind, we will be introducing Sugar on a Stick to several classrooms in Delhi, India.

==Sugar on a Stick==

What is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar is an educational operating system designed for children. It boasts a unique graphical interface and a plethora of open-source educational activities. It's currently used by over a million children around the world using XO laptops [http://www.laptop.org One Laptop per Child], so we know it works. We're putting Sugar on a USB stick, so a child can boot their personal learning platform on any computer from a USB stick.

There are a few benefits from this approach. The USB sticks function like a portable computer, and are inexpensive/replaceable. Also, since children can use their sticks at home, this can extend the amount of time children spend learning outside the classroom. Also, all the student's work is automatically saved, so teachers can go back and see exactly where student's are struggling or succeeding.

==Our research==

We want to measure improvements in student learning as a result of using Sugar on a Stick. We'll be measuring improvements using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A unique aspect of our research is that we're really exploring how teachers can evaluate student performance using digital portfolios.

A digital portfolio functions much like a normal portfolio - it is a compilation of a student's major accomplishments. Sugar automatically saves all a student's work, so any work done on a computer will be in a student's portfolio.

If every child has a digital portfolio, a compilation of their work and achievements, a teacher can see exactly where each child is struggling and excelling. For example, a teacher can identify a child struggling with subject-verb agreement or fractions. Also, portfolios give children an opportunity to showcase critical thinking and creativity. While portfolios cannot replace standardized tests, we believe it is an important evaluation tool for teachers.

We will be publishing a case study in the fall semester (2010) with a professor in the BU School of Education, Dr. Evangeline Harris Stefanakis.

==SEETA==
We will be partnering with [http://www.seeta.in SEETA] (Software for Education, Entertainment and Training Activities). SEETA is a non-profit in Delhi, India and our local partner. SEETA focuses on creating ‘activities’ (software) for Sugar that meets specific curriculum objectives.

SEETA is supporting our research with manpower and technical support. They have been communicating with local schools in Delhi who are interested in a Sugar deployment. Also, they will be familiarizing teachers with Sugar prior to our arrival in India. After we leave, they will continue supporting Sugar on a Stick to help make our project sustainable.

==Schools==
We will be deploying Sugar on a Stick in 2-3 schools Delhi, India. Here is a list of schools we are tentatively set to work in:

- Adharshila School (middle to high school students)

- Springdales School

- D.P.S International School

- Navyug School

==Our blog==

(INSERT LINK)

==Get Involved==

===Why Should you Help?===
-Help kids in Delhi, India get access to the best educational oppurtunities
-Support Innovation! This is a new idea; this pilot will be a blueprint other schools can follow for inexpensive, easy to maintain, student computing.

===How Can you Help?===
-Technical Support - hardware repair and Linux skills

-Donations of USB sticks (2 GB minimum)

-Financial Support

Any contribution will go a long way towards providing children with the best educational oppurtunities. We appreciate your support.

You can make a direct [https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=P8XRZWSGPVdC8J-D9tx4NIQKNtS8DQs37MvRImuvEfp1o0wtF0k3kDf8qe8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f059ee17e99acf19529de9a5cb8b345b6900ea9ca1a1bd814 donation] to our PayPal account, or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==Team bios==
===David Han===
David is from Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Glenbrook South HS (2008). He's a political science student at Boston University and is particularly interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences. He's been working with Sugar on a Stick since the start of the 2009 school year.
===Anurag Goel===
Anurag Goel is from Centreville, VA. He is currently a second year undergraduate student in Boston University's College of Engineering. Last summer he worked on deploying Sugar on a Stick at Gardner Pilot Academy in Boston, MA. He has been working for Sugar Labs since last Fall. He is interested in working with students and teacher to see how Sugar can be further improved to meet educational needs in the 21st century. He is working towards writing his own Sugar activities to meet different educational objectives.

===Francis Thalakotur===

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Sugar on a Stick in Delhi India

2009-11-08T03:22:58Z

Agoel23:

====Introduction====
This page provides information about setting up a Sugar Workstation. The guide explains how to set up a sugar workstation with collaboration using a set of used computers.

====Hardware====

Recommended minimum computer requirements:

- Pentium 4 Processor 1.0 GHZ or faster

- 512 MB RAM

- CD Drive

<u> 2. Hardware Set-Up: </u>

Required Hardware:

- Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) for each computer (most computers already have this installed)

- Ethernet compatible hub with at least the same number of ports as computers in the network plus one

- Ethernet cable for each computer

<u>1. Wiping Hard Drive </u>

====Installation====

When working with used or donated computers it is highly recommended to first wipe the computer’s hard drive. This can be done using DBAN, a program that automatically deletes any pre-existing operation system. DBAN can be downloaded here: http://www.dban.org

DBAN is designed to boot from floppy or CD and completely wipe all hard drives attached to the machine. It can either fill them with zeroes or do multiple passes to various government security standards.

Installing Hardware:

- Turn off all the computers

- Find a convenient and safe location for the hub. Connect Ethernet cable from internet source to the first port on the
hub.

- Run an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet Network Interface Card on each computer to the Ethernet hub.

- Power on hub and computers

Sugar Workstation Guide

2009-11-08T03:02:03Z

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<b> SoaS Classroom Workstation Set-Up Guide </b>

<u>1. Wiping Hard Drive </u>

When working with used or donated computers it is highly recommended to first wipe the computer’s hard drive. This can be done using DBAN, a program that automatically deletes any pre-existing operation system. DBAN can be downloaded here: http://www.dban.org

DBAN is designed to boot from floppy or CD and completely wipe all hard drives attached to the machine. It can either fill them with zeroes or do multiple passes to various government security standards.

Recommended minimum computer requirements:

- Pentium 4 Processor 1.0 GHZ or faster

- 512 MB RAM

- CD Drive

<u> 2. Hardware Set-Up: </u>

Required Hardware:

-Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) for each computer (most computers already have this installed)

-Ethernet compatible hub with at least the same number of ports as computers in the network plus one

- Ethernet cable for each computer

Installing Hardware:

- Turn off all the computers

- Find a convenient and safe location for the hub. Connect Ethernet cable from internet source to the first port on the
hub.

- Run an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet Network Interface Card on each computer to the Ethernet hub.

- Power on hub and computers