EAST Conference Updates

The 8 team members will be away from school 3 days, March 14 - 16. Alternates and other leadership team members will attend a field trip day, March 15th.

Also, students should expect to meet afterschool until 3pm every Monday and Friday, Feb, 29-March 12 & Tuesday March 13 unless otherwise notified.

Team Members
Samia Moore

Taylor Hawkins

Bailey Buck

Morgan Johnson

Drew Goad

Madison Edmondson

Braylon Shavers

William Wilson

Alternates
Jaylon Smith

Leah Criswell

Autumn Edmondson

Liyah Galbert

Jahkaiya Woods

Garageband

Do you have a music project that you are completing or have completed with Garageband or another software? Tell about the project here.

KEYP Survey

Survey Questions

Please answer 1 - 6 yes, no, or N/A (if you did not complete the segment of the training)

1-You have knowledge of or use Augmented Reality?

2-You have knowledge of or use any 3D technology? If yes, list the name of the 3D technology?

3-You have knowledge of or use ArcGIS?

4-You have knowledge of or use mapping technology? If yes, list the name of the mapping technology?

5-Would you like to see 3D technology utilized in classrooms?

6-Would you like to see mapping technology utilized in classrooms?

7-If you could suggest a lesson or activity, what could teachers/students do with 3D or mapping technology to make learning more engaging (list details including ideas related to history and other subjects/curriculum related skills-example: spanish architecture)?

Posting Your Comments

Select the comments link, type the answers, list your name (students first only) at the end of your comments with your school/teacher's name. To complete the entry, select the anonymous profile then click publish.

KEYP Technology Exploration and Survey

We are asking our partnering classroom students to complete the following technology exploration for the King EAST Young Preservationist Project which trains teachers in 3D and Mapping Technologies. Participants are asked to review the links provided and select comments to answer the survey questions .

Augmented Reality Development (3D Technology)

Augmented Reality (3D) Modules and Resources: http://augmentedrealitydevelopmentlab.com/modules/ http://augmentedrealitydevelopmentlab.com/downloads/

Weapons and Armor Module:
http://augmentedrealitydevelopmentlab.com/modules/#Medieval Google Sketchup (3D Models/Creation)http://sketchup.google.com/community/casestudies/k12education/sketchupinclassroom.html (Video)
http://sketchup.google.com/community/casestudies/k12education/elementarywork.html http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/community/gallery.html

Arcgis.com (Mapping Technology) http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisonline/help/#/Quick_tour_of_the_website/010q0000000q000000/

Other Resources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75Y7ZRCnZ1I (AR Promo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE1ZE7Fawus (AR Testimonials)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVTWEbe2R9w (3D Models)
http://sketchup.google.com/industries/edu/primary.html (SketchUp)
http://augmentedrealitydevelopmentlab.com/downloads/ (AR Resources)

KEYP Survey http://eastatking.blogspot.com/2012/02/keyp-survey.html

KEYP is an EAST After Hours project 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. Find out more about KEYP at http://eastatking.blogspot.com/2011/10/king-receives-east-after-hours-grant.html.

Showcase Your Work Through Adobe Youth Voices

If you would like to find out more about submitting work to be showcased through Adobe Youth Voices, contact the EAST Facilitator. Work can be showcased in the following categories:

Animation
Audio
Graphic Design
Digital Photography
Documentary
Music Video
Narrative
Poetry/Experimental

You can also obtain information from the following website:

http://www.youthvoices.adobe.com/awards

Help with KWPSL

Are you researching a topic using the KWPSL strategy? Try some of these resources available on our school media center website:

Media Center Resources

Internet Safety

Here is a great website to learn about Internet Safety.: http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html.

Google Earth

In order to select Google Earth as a software project, you are required to create/complete a Google Earth Scavenger Hunt. View the attached file for more details. You may post comments about your progress and/or questions.

Project Ideas

List projects/tasks that you researched (KWPSL) on the Project Database (http://eastproject.org/ProjectDatabase/) or other sources.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

What opportunities have you had to solve problems in the EAST Class? Tell what steps you took to figure out the problem, etc.

Thanks Mrs. Foshee's Class, First Adopt-A-Spot Participants

Thanks to Mrs. Foshee's class for being the first group to Adopt-A-Spot for the King EAST Garden located near the fence on the playground. Ms. Ivy, King Parent and Gardener, is assisting students in Mrs. Cagle's class in getting garden activities started for this year. Here are details about the garden linked here: http://eastatking.blogspot.com/2011/05/adopt-garden-spot.html. We are looking for other groups to adopt a bed as well. Also, we are in need of the donation of time (students and adult partners) and materials including:

Outdoor Paint
EAST Team Painting
Partner Painting
EAST Team Flyer/Contract Design
Partner Clean-up
EAST Team Clean-up
EAST Team Maintenance


Please submit your ideas and comments. If you are interested in adopting please leave a comment (Want to Adopt-A-Spot & Name). Type your comments in the comment box and select anonymous (list name). Students should list first name only and teacher under their comments.

Conference Booth

We need your help in making suggestions for the conference booth. Some themes that the leadership team is considering is:

EAST 3D

The Daily Buzz

Tron

etc.

Please give us some ideas and review the booths from other Conference years. What do you think we should have as a theme. How should our back display look? How should our table look? What demonstrations or activities should we have in our booth (example: lego robot walk)?

Here are some highlights from previous conferences:

Booth Gallery 2011

Conference Highlights 2011

Student Impact

Give a quote that tells how EAST has had a positive effect in your life.

Remember to list your first name only and teacher's name then submit as anonymous.