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Their methodology included secondary research into existing systems, funding models, etc. and primary research in the form of interviews with teachers, superintendent, technology specialist, etc.

Their methodology included secondary research into existing systems, funding models, etc. and primary research in the form of interviews with teachers, superintendent, technology specialist, etc.

Their findings include an analysis of Sugar’s strengths (breadth, flexibility, collaborative experience, focus on children) and shortcomings (need for extensive up-front training, lack of centralize support, reliability, and resistance to change). Their recommendation include:

Their findings include an analysis of Sugar’s strengths (breadth, flexibility, collaborative experience, focus on children) and shortcomings (need for extensive up-front training, lack of centralized support, reliability, and resistance to change). Their recommendation include:

* more web-based support for educators and end-users;

* more web-based support for educators and end-users;

* standardized guidelines and training programs for teachers during their first exposure to Sugar; and

* standardized guidelines and training programs for teachers during their first exposure to Sugar; and

=== Tech Talk ===

=== Tech Talk ===

5. Simon Schampijer’s work on systematizing th new feature process for Sugar development has led to a number of great discussions on IRC. Search for the tag [Feature] in the devel list.

5. Simon Schampijer’s work on systematizing the new feature process for Sugar development has led to a number of great discussions on IRC. Search for the tag [Feature] in the devel list.

=== Sugar Labs ===

=== Sugar Labs ===