Teachers, Parents, and Educator Quotes

"We loved it! We used this program with social studies, math, science, computers and language arts! We did it all!"
Sixth grade teacher, Franklin Square, NY

"sitesALIVE! is a great way to become part of a global community. Our world is shrinking and this forces students to learn how to communicate with all parts of the world. sitesALIVE! is a great way to do it!"
Luther Beal, Doyon School, Ipswich, MA

"Fantastic program! What a thrill. Learning to the highest degree!
Amy Weiss, teacher, gifted & talented (grades 1–6), Indiana

"The fifth grade students will be using Islands Live! program to learn first hand about island formation, ocean creature classification, coral reefs, and island survival. Thank you for this terrific site. It will engage the students and bring real-world context into the curriculum!"
Kristin Klaus, Kingston Intermediate School, Massachusetts

"The students are realling enjoying Rainforest Live! They REALLY like the scavenger hunts we have done. The photos really make it come alive for them. One student remarked, 'This is better than TV'."
     ...Sue Ward, Rockford, Michigan

"I am finding this a very interesting, exciting and innovative way of trying to get through to my science students in the inner city. The students were slow getting started, trying to get online and logging on. Eventually they all arrived at the right place and started reading and taking notes. The period was over, but by then they were really interested."
Y. Saturen, Jane Addams High School, Bronx, NY

"I wanted to let you know my class is enjoying Class Afloat Live! I have been able to teach longitude and latitude for a reason and some of those essays have the wonderful descriptive writing that I am always trying to model for my class. They look for similes and metaphors in print. We have enjoyed visiting Carthage since we must study Ancient civilizations in Grade 4."
Geri McManus, Stanley Elementary School, Swampscott, Massachusetts

"I have used sitesALIVE! for the Girls At Sea Live! and Wetlands & Fisheries Live! programs with my fifth and sixth graders. Although I only see the students one time a week during their computer classes I have made an effort to involve the students in the activities to "field test" it with them. I have to say that I have been very pleased with the content of the web site."
Lorraine Leo, Jackson School, Newton, Massachusetts

"Your inspirational adventure has opened up many young minds to not only educational avenues but also higher level critical thinking and life-long lessons. In addition, it has permitted children the opportunity to dream beyond their predictable four walls…Thank you for sharing your dream. Hope to set sail with you again!"
Janet Buckholz & Elizabeth Natke, John P. McKenna Elementary, Massapequa Park, NY

“We’ve been tracking the voyage and have had such a wonderful learning experience through it… the children are excited and involved—the only way to learn.”
Gerri Fairre, East Woods School, Oyster Bay, NY

"At last, a truly interactive education program designed for the Internet. We've all been waiting for this."
Teacher, Florida Educational Technology Conference

“sitesALIVE! is a wonderful way to bring curriculum that is aligned with the education standards into the classroom through interactive hands-on learning and technology together. The students were fascinated at the adventurous journeys that they were able to view. I was impressed at how the Teacher's Guide connected the questions to specific grade levels. Rich Wilson has created an incredible resource for teachers and students."
Carolan Hayes, O'Donnell Middle School, Stoughton, MA

"Excellent info, keep up the good work!!!!"
Olivia Fairclough, teacher, math (grades 1–7), South Australia, Australia

"This is wonderful. You encourage us to follow you!"
Eduardo Barriga, parent, Bucaramanga, Colombia

"Glad I found you!!!!"
Bobbi Pentland, teacher, math/english/history (grades 9-12), Ontario, Canada