Summer of Success Part #8: Sarah Thomas
Posted by on Aug 13, 2012 in Digital Learning Success Stories, Issues & Commentary, Students | 2 comments

Summer of Success Part #8: Sarah Thomas

Last week we introduced Sandeep Thomas, a sophomore at the University of Washington who wouldn’t be where he is today had it not been for online learning. Today, we’re pleased to introduce Sandeep’s youngest sibling, seven-year-old Sarah. Sarah’s passion for learning and her passion for helping others have made online learning the perfect fit. Read her interview below and watch the video she and Sandeep made together. Background by Mom, Vanita Thomas: Seven-year-old Sarah Thomas went to India...
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Friday Fun With Learning R...

Thanks to online learning, parents have more resources at their disposal than ever–resources that can supercharge a child’s education. Over the summer, we’ve featured fantastic online learning tools and games that can turn your child’s summer into a valuable education season–with plenty of fun! As promised, below is a recap of every resource we featured this summer. Be sure to...
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Seven Tips for Using iPads...

Seven Tips for Using iPads with Kids with Autism (and My Favorite Learning Programs)
Like many parents and educators we’re sold on the iPad as a learning tool. My wife and I believe that it’s hard to beat the iPad for learning programs for our sons with autism.   Our twin sons, diagnosed on the spectrum at the age of three, are 10 years old now and in mainstream classes. It was a long road to arrive here. When my wife and I successfully navigated the public school system and got them...
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Summer of Success Part #7:...

Summer of Success Part #7: True Stories of Lives Changed by Digital Learning
This week we once again give the floor to an online student with an extraordinary story to tell. One morning in the spring of 2011 I opened my email inbox and found the letter below. At the time, Sandeep Thomas was a senior at Insight School of Washington. This spring he finished a successful freshman year at the University of Washington. Having started his journey in a poor family in Bangalore, India,...
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“5 Key Ways to Imple...

“5 Key Ways to Implement Technology in Learning”
“5 Key Ways to Implement Technology in Learning” by Charlie Brenda was originally published by GettingSmart.com.  Technology and the many advances it creates are here to stay. As a teacher you will not be able to get away from teaching with and about technology. In addition, your students need you to do this because they will not be able to avoid the many technological advances surrounding...
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