This thread is inspired from another where James Simmons said: "I wonder how the OLPC project might have changed if it was sold as an ebook reader that could also run educational software. It brings to mind an old Woody Allen joke, where he claimed to own a sword that turned into a cane so the muggers would feel sorry for him." and also from always losing every short presentation format contest we enter. Sugar is not a 3 minute idea. This is not a bad thing improving learning for kids world wide is complex, to achieve our mission we will need all of complexity and more. But it also makes sense to think about the easy to grasp benefits. I think one important criteria is it needs to be something that a group of people already knows they want. Anyone want to brainstorm with me? For Sugar on a Stick I've got: <ul><li>eBook reader that remembers the page and notes and as the child moves from the computer to computer in classrooms, after-school and at home.</li><li>ePortfolio solution for K-5th grade students</li><li>Lets kid use Scratch even when the school won't let them install new software. </li></ul> -- Caroline Meeks Solution Grove Caroline@SolutionGrove.com 617-500-3488 - Office 505-213-3268 - Fax