Computer Maintenance

Hello teams! Here are some suggestions on how to begin researching how to take care of the EAST Computers and help with the school laptops (COW).

1. Go to http://www.eastproject.org/


2. Login (see EFAC for login information)

3. Find Support and Tutorials (http://www.eastproject.org/SupportTutorials/)

Note: Be sure to click the Tutorials Tab not Help Tickets Tab

4. Click all to locate the search box (http://www.eastproject.org/SupportTutorials/Tutorials.aspx).

5. Then search for computer maintenance (http://www.eastproject.org/SupportTutorials/Tutorial.aspx?Id=100)

Using the KWPSL format, you are to locate and read about 3 things your team can do to take care of your assigned computers/area. The researcher and/or recorder should post the 3 things that your team would like to do. Be sure to use the anonymous profile to post your 3 things, first name only, and teacher.

EAST To Do Week of November 7

(1) Visit eastproject.org

(2) Locate the 2012 Conference Website

(3) Locate the EAST Conference Competitions

(4) Report KWPSL for 2 potential competitions you could enter.

Report the following:

K-Tell what you know about the topic
W-Tell what you want to know about the topic
P-Tell why ...
S-List the source for the information (example: website address, book title, etc.)
L-Tell what you learned

List Your First Name Only
List Teacher

Remember to click comment to report your information on the blog. You must choose to answer as anonymous but include your first name only and teacher at the end of the post.

All About Me Ideas

All About Me (Scholastic)
http://printables.scholastic.com/printables/detail/?id=35720


All About Me Unit
http://www.kinderkorner.com/me.html

All About Me (Power Point)
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/getting-to-know-you-activities-for-young-students-HA001144331.aspx#_Toc273451634

All About Me (Handout to Recreate)
http://www.abcteach.com/free/w/write_allaboutme_elem.pdf

Volunteer EAST Students and Teams Needed, October Notice

EAST has legacy and national projects that need you. Please respond to this post with your first name (only), teacher, and the project that you are interested in volunteering to help complete. You will select anonymous to respond to this post but remember to list the information requested.

Lego and Robotics
Our former team leader, Treylin (now attends Dunbar, 6th Grade) attended EAST Night Out, Oct. 18 and hopes to attend ENO Encore, Oct. 28 to recruit a new team leader and members. You may respond to this post as well as see Treylin on the dates mentioned.

Energy
This year's National Community Service Area. Below are links to information and ideas on how you and your teammates could get our EAST program involved with the making a difference in the use of Energy in our community.

EAST National Service Project Website
http://www.eastproject.org/ServiceProject2012/

Tracking and Assessing Energy and Water Consumption
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=evaluate_performance.bus_portfoliomanager#estimate

EAST Conference Competitions
http://conference.eastproject.org/?id=28 (use last year's site to prepare)
Note: Check http://www.eastproject.org every class period until the 2012 Conference site and competitions are available.

AAIM Media Festival
Submit videos and other products into competition.
Details Coming Soon

King Receives EAST After Hours Grant

M. L. King Elementary EAST recently received an EAST After Hours Grant to fund King EAST Young Preservationist Mapping and 3D Workshops. The project developed from the Fraternal Cemetery/PAAC Project started in 2008 to help increase the awareness of cemetery preservation/historical importance to youth, particularly African-American youth because of their low participation in visiting cemeteries. The project resulted in the establishment of PAAC Jr. Preservation Society, and KEYP is working to build membership at the school as a model in the state through recruitment of youth as trainers and co-developers in Historical Mapping and 3D Book Workshops for local PAAC society members and teachers participating in the Little Rock School District History Academy. From October 2011 to January 2012, EAST students will be training in Augmented Reality, ArcGIS and working with select participants to co-develop examples for the planned workshops.

LRSD History Academy Workshop Dates
January - April, 2012 (Reserved 1 Hr. Sessions)

Community Workshop
February 10, 2012, 8:30-12:30 (Tentative)

This EAST After Hours project is funded by the Enhancing Education Through Technology grant made possible by the Arkansas Department of Education and is done in cooperation with the Southeast Educational Service Cooperative and the EAST Initiative. Also, with a contribution from Preservation of African-American Cemeteries, Inc.

For Info. Contact
Deidre Williams, EAST Facilitator
M. L. King Jr. Elementary Magnet
905 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Dr.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
501-447-5135/deidre.williams@lrsd.org

King EAST Plans Two Dates for EAST Night Out

King EAST students are looking forward to EAST Night Out. There will be two dates for EAST Night Out this year, October 18, 5:30-7:30 and October 28 during King Fall Fest. Tuesday, October 18 is designed for EAST clients (present and potential), EAST Leadership Team Parents, and King EAST Alumni. The second event, October 28 is in conjunction with the school's annual fall fest from 5:00-8:00 and everyone is encouraged to drop by the EAST Booth (Edline Help will also be available on a sign-up basis). Both events are drop-in with sessions repeating about 30 minutes.

Student Training

Check out the training opportunities available to EAST Students at http://eastproject.org/TrainingEvents/StudentTraining.aspx. You can also participate in training at school from participants who have completed System Administrator Training, Augmented Reality Training and soon, Community Mapping. Respond to this post with the title of the training you are interested in, first name and last name intial (John D.), and teacher's (Mrs. Frizle's 4th Grade).

To post, you must select comment as anonymous but be sure to follow the comment directions above in order to complete your request.

Rubric: Group Research

Here is one example rubric for group research:

Clinton School Students Visit EAST Students for Letter Campaign

This past month, volunteers from the Clinton School of Public Service visited our campus at the request of the EAST Facilitator to get EAST students involved their Letter Campaign (letters/cards to troops overseas). One King EAST student's card was spotlighted on KATV Daybreak. You can find out more about the National Day of Service Event on the Clinton School Blog.

Look for inspired EAST projects to come (Example Questions/Solutions: Where will our cards go? Research and create a ArcGIS map of troops overseas).

Laptop Project Research

If you find great websites that tell how to fix and/or maintain a laptop, copy and paste the website link here. Be sure to select Anonymous user but under your website list posted by and your initials.

How to fix a laptop
http://www.pcworld.com/article/226758/how_to_fix_your_laptop.html
posted by KB

EAST After Hours Grant Project

Booths We Like

Please check-out the old EAST Conference Website Booth Gallery and list the booths you like as research for the Display Team.

2011 Booth Gallery
http://conference.eastproject.org/booth_gallery/index.html

There are also gallery's available for 2010 and 2009.

Facilitating in Elementary and Middle School

Below readeers will find resources mentioned at the EAST Facilitator Summer Seminar Speed Topic: Facilitating in Elementary and Middle School:

Comments Wall, Project Board, and More

King EAST Documents (Project Ballot, KWPSL, OPP, etc.)

Project Plan (found at eastproject.org > Facilitator Documents > login may be required)

Project To Do List (Activity Sheet found at eastproject.org > Facilitator Documents > login may be required)

Invoice and Excel Spreadsheet for Valuing Product Creation and Printing (Not yet used this resource but found at eastproject.org > Facilitator Documents > login may be required)


Coming Soon

Photos of Classroom Set-up
Link to updates about the Diary of an EAST Facilitator

EAST Project Survey

1. Self-Directed
Who came up with the project, and why did you want to participate in this project?


2. Teamwork
How was the team formed and what was your job?


3. Service
What service did/will this project provide to the school, community, or world? Consider how you can share this project and how it would be beneficial.


4. Technology
What technology did you use and how did it help this project? Did you create a product? If yes, what (flyer, letter, poster, slide show, etc.)?

Backpack and Shoebox Project Recognized on National EAST Website

Check out this article about the Backpack and Shoebox Project at: http://eastproject.org/NewsUpdates/NewsStory.aspx?Id=1160.

Visit From EAST Yields Invitation for Student Leader

This past month, King EAST had a visitor from EAST headquarters. The visitor met with various students about their projects and the EAST Facilitator concerning the overall program and future sustainability. During the visit, one group and their team leader made a lasting impression. The group members included: Brennan, Taylor, Jeremy, Melvon, Terriyonna, Cameron, and Brittney from Mrs. Fletcher's Class, and they are working on an animation of Brennan and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Night: A Story About Coping. The project utilizes Google Sketchup, Microsoft Power Point, GarageBand, and an undecided movie editing software. If the group finishes the project, Brennan has an opportunity to represent the team this summer during Phase training for new EAST Facilitators. His visit would contribute ideas of what type of projects elementary students can accomplish in EAST.

Adopt-A-Garden Spot

Have you noticed the green growing near the playground and near the sidewalk in the grassy area behind the library tunnel. We've been growing sugar snap peas, various greens including spinach, zucchini, and more. The EAST class would love for individuals, groups, and classes to adopt-a-garden spot. The spot could be an entire bed or even half a bed that the sponsor would plant, maintain, and harvest (as applicable). EAST students would create a lovely marker with the donor's name or designated name. Also, we are in immediate need of lumber for additional beds to spread out items and a support system for the tomatoes planted by the city as part of the Little Rock Serves: Love Your School Project. We would love to receive donations of items or select volunteer time in which the EAST Classroom can adopt-a-bed in the honor of the volunteer/donor's choice.

Here is a detailed list of items recommended by our partner Mrs. Warren, Master Gardener:

lumber
brackets
screws
irrigation timer
micro tubing
water hoses
splitter
fittings
field trip
fresh produce
wagon
tool shed
tools
plants
seeds
baskets
garden guide
cypress mulch

Please submit your comments or questions to kingeast@gaggle.net.

Penny Drive Winners Announced

Mrs. Harris' 5th Grade Penny Drive Team would like to give a special thanks to the classes that raised the most in this year's penny drive:

K-2 Mrs Byrd's Class $26.39
3-5 Mrs. May's Class $22.59


Overall, we raised 236.25 which results in the following:

$78.75 American Red Cross - NW AR New Years Tornado Victims
$78.75 American Red Cross - Earthquake in Haiti
$78.75 Martin Luther King Elem. - Murdock Scholarship (Donated in the name of King PTA)

Penny Drive Flyer
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/justin-s-penny-drive.doc


Penny Drive Letter
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/penny-drive-letter.doc

Let's Move Too

The Let’s Move Flash Dance was held May 3, 2011 for select middle schools to help encourage increasing physical activity and staying healthy. Students in Mrs. May's 5th Grade EAST Class decided that they want to move too. Team members have learned the national dance and are teaching other students on select days at lunch recess. They hope to have a special performance of the dance during King’s Next Top Model (EAST Fashion and Talent Show highlighting Juvenile Diabetes).

Cartridges to Carepacks

The Green Team in Mrs. Cagle's Class helped collect, count, and load over 245 toner and printer cartridges. The cartridges have been taken to Cartridge World and the exchange will allow 16-20 troops to receive care pack from Avon (hygiene products and a personal note from King EAST). The proceeds from the purchase of the packs will benefit the USO.

Neither Rain, Sleet or Snow

For months, the King EAST Running and Walking Team has been looking forward to the Little Rockers Marathon but hadn't checked the weather. Only one team member showed up on the rainy race day, Timiya (pictured with medal and certificate). All students that registered received their Little Rockers T-shirt.

Lego and Robotics Club Finally A Reality

The Lego and Robotics Club (Nichols' 5th Grade Leadership Team) finally received a mindstorm kit to prepare for possible competition next year. Many students involved in the project have been expressing interest in lego and robotics for over 2 years. Finally, the school assistant principal heard about their interests and made the project a reality.


Check out some of our work here:

Lego and Robotics Club Business Card (Hurtado's 4th Grade Team)
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/lego-business-card.png

Lego and Robotics Club Logo Design (Hurtado's 4th Grade Team)
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/legoclub1.jpg

All About King EAST: Our First Prezi

View our Conference Prezi here: http://prezi.com/7k7ozr_-siui/mlk-east-presentation/ (copy and paste the link if needed)

No Bullying Team Creates Poster

The No Bullying Team lead by Alexis (Mrs. Harris's 5th Grade) has created one of two posters to put up throughout the school at the request of the Counselor's Office. Their second poster includes assistance from two 5th Grade artists (Diago and Cassiepea) and Jade, one of the students who participated in Adobe Photoshop Training this school year. The team hopes to complete the project before the school year ends and if not pass it on to fourth grade students that can submit the poster for EAST Conference next year.

Check back soon to see a video of the no bullying play!!!

Second Annual King's Next Top Model Planned for June 2

King EAST Students (Mrs. Nichols 5th Grade Leadership Team) will host the second annual King's Next Top Model On June 2 which will highlight Juvenile Diabetes. Models and Talent can find more information below:

Interest Meeting Flyer
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/king-s-next-fashionshowpractice.doc

Other Student Work Can Be Viewed Here Soon

Little Rock Serves Launched at King

Martin Luther King Elementary EAST Students (Frost 3rd Grade Team and Vanpatter 4th Grade Team) participated in the Little Rock Serves Launch of its Signature Impact Initiative, Childhood Obesity Prevention and Intervention Program on Wednesday, March 30. The four components of the project include targeting elementary schools with a new classroom nutrition program; a garden-enhanced component; an incentivized student walking program, and a parental mentoring program aimed at increasing access to health foods through an at-home garden.


King EAST Students participated in the planting of an additional garden bed sponsored by the project at the school and will expand their Adopt-A-Garden Project with help from the partnership. See the photograph and caption from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette at arkansasonline.com/galleries (Search Text: Serves and Date: March 31).

Backpack and Shoebox Project

The Backpack and Shoebox project (Spradlin's 4th Grade Team) has received over 200 hygiene items from Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church. Twenty-eight packs (about 5 hygiene products per pack) of items were donated to Treatment Homes, Inc, a foster care organization. The remaining items have been retained at school for backpacks that the team is still working to obtain for the school counselor’s and/or nurse’s office.

Poster and Flyer Guides

How to create a flyer in Words
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/22558.aspx

Get some ideas on how to format your poster at

Make Signs (Posters)
http://www.makesigns.com/display.aspx?cat=27

Microsoft Poster Templates
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010143930.aspx

Microsoft Flyer Template
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010104319.aspx

Brochure Monster Flyer Templates/Examples
http://www.brochuremonster.com/flyers.php

Edline Help for Teachers

Edline Basics For Specialist

Hour 1
_____Activate Edline Account
_____Add a course description
_____Create and Add a document to the News section


Hour 2
_____Review add homework and tests to their calendars
_____Add a picture to their pages
_____Review, Select, and Add links to their pages (website resources)


Hour 3
_____Review gradebook set up, attendance, and posting grades (if applicable)
(video: http://edline.com/docs/gqdocs/Videos/EnteringAttendance.mp4)
_____Review lesson plan and attendance resources
(video: http://www.edline.com/docs/GQWebHelp_98546723_Home.htm)


Hour 4
_____Activate parents and students
_____Select and print report options
(Video http://edline.com/docs/gqdocs/Videos/StudentReports.mp4)
_____ Review Edline reports
(Video: http://edline.com/docs/gqdocs/Videos/EdlineReport.mp4

Hour 5
Edline Resources and Help Guides
______Illustrated Roadmap http://edline.com/docs/gqdocs/winwebroadmap.pdf
______Teacher Guide: http://edline.com/docs/gqdocs/GQWeb_Teacher_Guide.pdf
______ Post or email you Edline Questions for the Next Session

Hour 6

______ FAQ Answered and Review Needed Areas

Google Sketchup Previous Application Showcase

Model your school building using photo-textures in Google SketchUp, geo-reference it in Google Earth and submit it by uploading to the Google 3D Warehouse. Ask for your collection to be added to the Competition Collection, so we know you are entering. You can watch this video that explains how to model. Earn lasting online glory and, for the winners, a Google t-shirt and hat.

Find the guidelines here: http://conference2010.eastproject.org/uploads/Google_Application_Showcase_Competition_2010_working.doc

There is a you tube tutorial here that can be viewed through your gaggle e-mail account. If you have not received your e-mail account information, sign-up in EAST (ask Mrs. Williams).

Other Resources:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=c8f493d9ce6b833a536b0ce1217bfdae
http://www.google.com/earth/index.html

King EAST Hosts First Annual Basketball Competition

In Mrs. Harris's 5th Grade Class, a group of girls wanted to help pets and a group of boys wanted to have a basketball competition to benefit a charity. The facilitator suggested they join forces. After submitting proposals to the school principal and presenting to the PTA Fall Fest Committee, Points 4 Paws/Caring 4 Animals joined forces to impact over 200 students and adults at the PTA sponsored Fall Fest through a basketball competition and by dispersing brochures and information cards about pet adoption through Care For Animals and listed regulations concerning pets in the City of Little Rock. The groups hope to have a Spring Event with basketball and a week of activities devoted to pets.

Check Out Our Work Below (Copy and Paste the Link to View):

Flyer and Permission Slip
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/SIGN-UP-FOR-THE-ANIMAL-CHARITY-AND-BASKETBALL-3-ON-3-GAMES.doc

Brochure Part 1
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/caringforanimalsbrochurepart1.jpg

Brochure Part 2
http://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/ddouglas/caringforanimalsbrochure-part-2.jpg