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==Sugar on a Stick==
 
==Sugar on a Stick==
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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 [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.
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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.
 
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.
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