[IAEP] [Marketing] Sugar Labs is now on Bluesky and WhatsApp

[Ron Feigenblatt]

I think wide syndication in the highly fractured online social media world
in which we live today is a good idea.

But there is now one overwhelming issue facing Sugar Labs (SL), as much as
it does other endeavors. SL was launched in the era before the AI
Revolution of the last decade or so. How is, and should be, SL pivoting in
the face of this turning point of history? I NEVER bought into the
OLPC-originated idea that student coding would prove an important aspect of
that initiative. And today, Google tells us that AI now writes about 25% of
its new code.

I would dare guess that the dominant impact of software on human child
learning for now will prove to be AI tutors, like the US$4/month Khanmigo
facility launched by Khan Academy.

I don't have the answers, but these are urgent questions to ponder.

Finally, here is what ChatGPT tells one when ordered to "Describe Sugar
Labs"

"Sugar Labs is a nonprofit organization that develops and promotes *Sugar*,
a free, open-source software environment designed specifically for
education. It focuses on providing children, especially in underserved
areas, with an engaging and collaborative learning platform. The software
is based on the idea of "learning by doing," encouraging creativity,
critical thinking, and exploration.
Key Features of Sugar Labs and the Sugar Platform:

   1.

   *Interactive Learning Environment*:
   - Sugar replaces the traditional desktop environment with a set of
      activity-focused interfaces.
      - Activities (apps) include tools for writing, coding, drawing, and
      exploring, rather than standard software like word processors or
      spreadsheets.
   2.

   *Child-Centric Design*:
   - Created to be intuitive and easy for children to use, regardless of
      literacy level or technical knowledge.
      - Features a bright, colorful interface that is simple yet functional.
   3.

   *Collaboration and Sharing*:
   - Supports peer-to-peer collaboration, allowing children to share their
      work and learn together.
      - Emphasizes a "constructivist" approach to education, inspired by
      educational theorists like Jean Piaget and Seymour Papert.
   4.

   *Cross-Platform Compatibility*:
   - While originally developed for the *One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)*
      initiative, Sugar can run on a variety of platforms, including Linux,
      Windows, and macOS.
   5.

   *Global Reach*:
   - Sugar Labs has been involved in projects worldwide, particularly in
      developing countries, where access to traditional educational
resources is
      limited.
      - The software is translated into multiple languages to cater to
      diverse user groups.
   6.

   *Community-Driven*:
   - Relies on contributions from educators, developers, and volunteers
      from around the globe.
      - Open-source nature allows for continuous improvement and
      customization.

Vision:

Sugar Labs aims to empower children through technology by enabling them to
become thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers. It strives to bridge the
educational gap and foster equitable access to quality education using
digital tools."

- Dr. Ron Feigenblatt

On Mon, Dec 9, 2024 at 1:53 PM Devin Ulibarri <devin at sugarlabs.org> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Sugar Labs is now on Bluesky and WhatsApp. This is our profile on
> Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sugarlabs.bsky.social and WhatsApp:
> https://wa.me/16177024088
>
> We are also on:
> Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@sugar_labs
> Twitter: @sugar_labs
> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SugarLabsforall
> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarlabsforall/
> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SugarlabsOrg-EN
> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sugar-labs
> Mailing lists: https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Mailing_Lists
> Medium: https://medium.com/@sugarlabs
> Github (where the code's at): https://github.com/sugarlabs
> and of course, here, on Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#sugar:matrix.org
>
> And if anyone wants to volunteer to assist with marketing, I'd be happy
> to bring someone into this role. Just let me know more about your
> interest and about how many hours per week you'd be interested in
> helping out. Writing posts, creating videos, and creating images are all
> things that we could use help with.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Devin
>
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>
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>
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