The document summarizes the experiences of students involved in the DESAB (Discovery Education Student Advisory Board). The board is made up of 12 high school students from across the US who provide feedback on new learning tools and methods. Students find the experience enlightening and a chance to network with other students nationwide. They appreciate learning about available educational resources and assessing their own learning styles.

1. Student Networking at Discovery EducationCreated by: DESABPhiladelphia, PAJune 25, 2011

2. The Board’s ExperienceDESAB – an interactive council of 12 high school students from all over the contiguous Unites States

3. Monthly meetings with Ms. Edelstein and other DE staff over WebEx

4. Discuss our opinions about new learning and teaching methods and productsEnlightening: DESAB has allowed us to become familiar with all the resources available to us

5. Taught us to effectively asses the way we learn best

6. Some of our impressions and personal experiences:The Board’s Experience

7. “The board is a wonderful experience! We get to meet people from all around the country and are able to bond with them through innovative communications while improving the lives of other students.” - Juan

8. “The best part of this program is being able to represent other students and give feedback about new tools of learning. It also provides us with a different kind of experience by giving us the opportunity to meet through an online video chat with other people from all over the country.” - Renuka

9. The Board in Action