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==WHO ARE WE?==

==Who are we?==

Anurag Goel - (we should all do a short bio for ourselves)

Anurag Goel - (we should all do a short bio for ourselves)

Francis Thalakotur -  

Francis Thalakotur -  

==WHERE ARE WE GOING?==

==Where are we going?==

The beautiful city of Delhi.

The beautiful city of Delhi.

==WHAT ARE WE DOING?==

==What are we doing?==

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.

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.

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.

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==

==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.

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.

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.

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.

==HOW CAN YOU HELP?==

==How can you help?==

Any contribution will make a huge difference for children who don't have the same opportunities to excel that students in the United States enjoy.

Any contribution will make a huge difference for children who don't have the same opportunities to excel that students in the United States enjoy.

You can make a donation to our PayPal account (insert link!), or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

You can make a donation to our PayPal account (insert link!), or if there's another way you'd like to support our efforts, our contact information is below.

==CONTACT INFO==

==Contact information==

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

Anurag Goel - agoel23@gmail.com

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

David Han - dshan@bu.edu

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com

Francis Thalakotur - francis@thalakotur.com