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SEMINAR
2014 EAST
Arkadelphia, Ark.
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July 9 - 11, 2014
Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, Arkansas
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A new addition to the EAST Conference this year was the Collaboration Showcase, in which EAST Core schools shared and demonstrated how they partnered with their local EAST program.
Second-year EAST Core schools Harrisburg, Hot Springs, Morrilton, Prairie Grove and Star City, and fi rst-year schools Monticello and Malvern chose projects that most vividly highlighted their synthesis of EAST best practices with STEM course content.
Each EAST Core school had designated time in the Conference booth for teachers and students to demonstrate curricular connections to authentic, project-based learning and share challenges that were overcome during the process.
Currently the core classes of Biology, Chemistry, Geometry and Algebra II are being supported through EAST Core. Physical Science and Algebra I will be added during the 2014-2015 school year.
EAST anticipates even more cross collaboration between content areas as students discover inherent connections between academic subjects, emerging innovations in job industries, the exploration of personal interests and community service.
EAST CoreCollaboration Showcase
Collaboration Showcase
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Camp EAST Core
EAST Core Schools:
Send your students and teachers to an EAST Core training day hosted by the Star City EAST Core students. By the end of the day they will become an EAST Core Tech Advisor and will gain knowledge in the software and equipment that is available in the EAST Core classroom such as SketchUp Pro, Blender, iMovie and more.
EAST Core Tech Advisors will be a great resource to your EAST Core Program. This is a can’t miss opportunity.
For more information email: [email protected], [email protected], or visit StarCitySchools.com
Star City High School400 E Arkansas Ave., Star City, AR 71667
July 17, 2014 8:30am - 3:30pm
Camp EAST CoreEAST Core Tech Advisor
Admit One
Register:
The camp will cost $20.00 per person. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/1gCLuaN to register. Payment may be mailed or a purchase order can be sent [email protected]
EAST QUARTERLY PG. 3
Site Support
Site Support Team
Sound Bites
Site Support Sound Bites
You’ve Got This!Jerry Prince, Senior Director of Program Services
Experts state 10,000 hours are needed to reach a level of mastery in any given area. Folks, that is 40 hours per week for almost fi ve years straight. Surely one would be in a good place if focused for that length of time but I, a self-proclaimed novice expert, have noted contradictory data.
Using the EAST model in which students fi nd a real problem, develop relationships, mine resources and increase knowledge in order to pursue a solution they advance, at minimum, to a level of profi cient in a short period of time. I also note that some students stop short due to what seems to be overwhelming odds against them, perhaps heeding to the “experts.”
Thinking that it will take more than they can give, students often settle. Consider giving just a tad more eff ort and observe, noted by trainers as a “second wind.” This is the mind accepting something as possible when outside forces seem to demand otherwise.
Phase I Training Coming SoonLisa Cook, Program Coordinator
The EAST initiative is set to host three opportunities to attend Phase I training: June 23 – 27, July 14 – 18 and July 28 – August 1. Phase is an interactive training experience designed for new facilitators who will be entering a new or existing EAST classroom for the 2014 – 2015 school year.
The fi rst segment of training is a fi ve-day professional development class we call Phase I. Much like the EAST classroom, the training is a hands-on learning experience. Phases II and III will be two days each and will be scheduled for the fall in order to continue growth and success within the EAST classroom. When an EAST program identifi es its facilitator for the upcoming school year, the school’s administrator should contact me at lisa@eaststaff .org or 501-371-5033.
Upgrade Grant cycle begins in MayErica Riley, Program Coordinator
In cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Education, the EAST Initiative is pleased to off er the EAST Upgrade Grant Program to eligible Arkansas schools. This is a non-competitive matching grant up to $10,000 that leverages our collective support in partnership with matching local funds to ensure the technological capacity of local EAST programs. While programs are expected to plan and maintain their capacity to ensure they are up-to-date, we recognize the need to help supplement these eff orts when funding is available.
Grant Timeline
• RFP Release / Grant Announcement - May 1, 2014
• Original Signed Proposal Packet Must be Postmarked by -September 19, 2014
• Award Announcement - October 3, 2014
• Purchase Deadline - October 31, 2014
• Verifi cation Visits - November 2014 thru May 2015
To obtain a copy of the Upgrade Grant RFP and latest version of the EAST Assurances, please visit the Grants section on the EAST Initiative website.
ForFacilitators & Administrators who would like to know when their school is eligible for a future Upgrade Grant, please refer to “School History and Digital File Cabinet” on the dashboard of the EAST page.
For more information on the EAST Upgrade Grant, contact Erica Riley aterica@eaststaff .org or 501-371-5035.
Erica Riley Jerry PrinceLisa Cook Melanie RidlonTami Baker Tim Stephenson
PG. 4 EAST QUARTERLY
EAST CommunityArgenta Innovation HubArgenta Innovation Hub
Argenta Innovation Hub Renovation Begins
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub began renovations in February 2014 on the former downtown North Little Rock police substation that will house the Argenta Innovation Center. The renovation was kicked off with a “wallbreaking” press conference, highlighted by Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe controlling a small maker robot that punched a hole in the wall, offi cially marking the start of the building’s renovation.
The EAST Initiative is partnering with the Innovation Hub, which will off er the community access to programs like the Launch Pad technology Maker Space and the STEAM Lab for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education.
“The STEAM lab will actually be an EAST classroom and laboratory where we integrate all of the pedagogy and model of EAST but we off er it to the broader community,” Warwick Sabin, Executive Director of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, said.
According to Sabin, the Innovation Hub is designed to promote entrepreneurship and small business development in central Arkansas. Sabin believes for that to happen, more education and workforce training is needed. He also sees access to resources is critical for people to create businesses as the workforce is requiring more familiarity or expertise in the STEM fi elds.
“The more we can extend educational opportunities to people of all ages, whether they are looking to start a career or change careers, the more we can develop a really sustainable economy here in Arkansas,” Sabin said.
Launch Pad director Joel Gordon was on hand at the press conference to explain how the Innovation Hub is a community education facility which uses tools instead of books. There are three parts to the model: technology education, community membership and professional partnerships with industries across the state including the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA) and the EAST Initiative.
“[Innovation Hub] members will have access not only to the tools but to the community of inventors and innovators; innovation is what will absolutely
drive this community,” Gordon said. “In this eff ort, we have many community partners; the EAST Initiative has become one of the most important partners in our eff orts for education.”
The EAST Initiative President and CEO Matt Dozier will serve on the Innovation Hub’s board of directors, joining other “individuals who will contribute leadership and insight that will propel the Innovation Hub to many successful ventures,” as announced by the Hub.
“There is a fantastic sense of enthusiasm and excitement building around the Innovation Hub and its promise for developmental opportunities for our region and students,” Dozier said. “EAST is proud to be counted among the critical partners for the success of this mission and I am personally honored to
serve with the leadership team in this eff ort.”
Before guiding the robot in the wallbreaking festivities, Governor Beebe addressed the crowd, sharing his on-going commitment to STEM education in Arkansas.
“What we are celebrating here today is the connection between people who are educated or want to be educated or skilled, and
the application of those skills and education for tomorrow’s ideas for business and prosperity,” Beebe said. “What we are going to be able
to do is put young people with older people, young people with experienced people; one will inspire the other and that combination will provide a synergy, it seems to me, that will increase that sheer number of folks we are going to need for tomorrow’s workforce.”
The building, located in downtown North Little Rock on the corner of Broadway and Poplar, will be easily accessible to public transportation and Interstate 30. The fi rst phase of renovations are expected to be complete by June 2014.
For those ready to participate in some of the Innovation Hub’s activities, a Hub-UB is hosted at the Argenta Branch Library, 420 Main Street, North Little Rock, the second Wednesday of every month. The EAST Initiative will present May 14 at 6 p.m.
EAST QUARTERLY PG. 5
Training & EventsSpring & Summer 2014
July 2014
May 2014
Spring & Summer 2014
June 2014
System Administration Fruity Loops Final Cut Pro X
The Why of Where: Water
Summer Seminar Tech Camp Summer Seminar
Advanced Adobe Photoshop EAST Core Tier I (Option 1)
EAST Core Tier I (Option 2) EAST Core Tier II (Option1) Phase I (Option 1)
Phase I (Option 2) Camp EAST Core Phase I (Option 3)EAST Core Tier II (Option 2)
Advanced Video Camera Workshop
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PG. 6 EAST QUARTERLY
EAST in Social MediaTwitter & Instagram
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EAST QUARTERLY PG. 7
Arkansas BusinessEAST - Nonprofit of the Year Finalist
Nonprofit of the Year FinalistThe EAST Initiative was among five finalists for the 2014 Arkansas Business Nonprofit of the Year Award, presented by AT&T. A banquet was held in February at the Statehouse Convention Center to recognize the honorees including the other nonprofit finalists: the 20th Century Club, Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled Inc., Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and the winner, the Museum of Discovery.
“EAST is part of a wonderful group of organizations in Arkansas to be recognized for making a difference in lives and communities across the state in so many significant areas, reaching out and providing services to people from all walks of life,” said EAST Initiative Chairman of the Board of Directors Prakash Jalihal. “On behalf of EAST, we are thrilled to accept such an honor with the other nonprofit organizations.”
For 26 years the Arkansas Business Publishing Group has recognized outstanding businesses in Arkansas by honoring the state’s top executives, small businesses and nonprofits with the annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards.
According to its website Arkansas Business readers make nominations and an independent panel of judges selects the winners.
This is the second year EAST has received a nod in the Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. In 2013, EAST Initiative President and CEO Matt Dozier was a finalist for Nonprofit Executive of the Year.
“For EAST to be recognized two consecutive years in two different categories, it speaks volumes that the EAST Initiative’s mission is being accomplished,” said Melanie Ridlon, EAST Initiative Director of Operations. “It is a team effort between our staff, partners and the schools and students we support, to grow and develop new and innovative ways to further that mission.”
PG. 8 EAST QUARTERLY
Guest BloggerJoel Gordon
Director/ CEO at The Launch Pad in The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
Joel GordonThe Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub is a nonprofi t organization dedicated to increasing innovative and entrepreneurial activity in Arkansas. The goal is to create a collaborative ecosystem and pipeline that mobilizes the resources, programs and educational opportunities necessary to develop, attract and retain talent and to build the state’s economy.
So, that is our mission statement. When you want people to understand what you are all about, you create a mission statement. It is a way of getting to the heart of who you really are. It is also a great way to put all your ideas into perspective.
Every one of us has the potential for really great ideas. In my life I have discovered that most of my really great ideas are not mine alone. My community: my friends, my coworkers, my family, the kids I teach who in turn teach me, everyone that touches my life has a hand in any great idea I might get the credit for. I learned that a long time ago and I give them all the credit.
That is the collaborative ecosystem. That is a community of people sharing ideas with a focus on making one great idea that makes life better. That is what is at the heart of The Maker Movement.
The Maker Movement is just a name. It is a name that was given to an idea that is as old as...well, ideas. Let’s say that once upon a time, a long time ago, there was a guy named Ugh and a gal named Oogh. Ugh had a stone ax and Oogh had a stone knife. Ugh’s stone ax could chop down a tree and carve a rough canoe so that he could catch fi sh. The problem was that his ax was too clumsy to carve a bowl to eat the fi sh from.
Oogh could cut vegetables and carve beautiful bowls with her knife but she could not chop down a tree big enough to carve the bowl she wanted. Ugh needed a bowl and Oogh needed a tree trunk. Are you getting the picture? Eventually Ugh and Oogh worked out a deal. They shared their tools and their skills, they taught one another how to do what the other needed done and before they knew it, their whole community benefi tted. So, it is a very old, very good idea but it is one that we shelved for a while.
When the Internet came along (another very good idea) we sort of put the Maker thing away for a while to invest our time in the virtual world. We have learned a lot thanks to the internet. It turns out that it is a really great way to share ideas. You can even build a community online. And somewhere along the way we remembered how great it is to actually MAKE things.
The Maker Movement has fl ourished thanks to the internet. The internet has become a forum for sharing ideas instantly with the largest community on earth, nearly the entire population. These ideas draw Makers together. Ideas like 3D Printing and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) tools that
are controlled by computers fi lled with great ideas thanks to a worldwide community of Makers.
The Launch Pad in The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub is a Makerspace: a space that exists to be a resource for Makers. A
space fi lled with the tools and the community that makes The Maker Movement. A place where ideas are shared
and new ideas are incubated and encouraged.
If this idea sounds familiar, you are probably involved with the EAST Initiative. EAST, in many
ways, is a MAKER community. It brings people together to encourage them to create in the virtual
and the actual world. EAST shares skills and resources that help participants achieve their goals and realize
their ideas. Just like the Maker Movement, EAST sees the value of creating, inventing and improving the
world. Just like The Launch Pad in The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, EAST sees the value
of “place making,” creating a space for the community to thrive. That is why The Launch
Pad is proud and excited to partner with EAST and the EAST community.
So, take a lesson from Ugh and Oogh, be a Maker, share your skills, create, invent and be a part of the community. We look forward to welcoming you!
If you would like to know more about The Maker Movement, visit:makerfaire.com
Every one of us has the potential for really great ideas. In my life I have discovered that most of my really great ideas are not mine alone. My community: my friends, my coworkers, my family, the kids I teach who in turn teach me, everyone that touches my life has a hand in any great idea I might get the credit for. I learned that a long time
That is the collaborative ecosystem. That is a community of people sharing ideas with a focus on making one great idea that makes life better. That is what is at the heart of The
The Maker Movement is just a name. It is a name that was given to an idea that is as old as...well, ideas. Let’s say that once upon a time, a long time ago, there was a guy named Ugh and a gal named Oogh. Ugh had a stone ax and Oogh had a stone knife.
are controlled by computers fi lled with great ideas thanks to a worldwide community of Makers.
The Launch Pad in The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub is a Makerspace: a space that exists to be a resource for Makers. A
space fi lled with the tools and the community that makes The Maker Movement. A place where ideas are shared
and new ideas are incubated and encouraged.
involved with the EAST Initiative. EAST, in many ways, is a MAKER community. It brings people
together to encourage them to create in the virtual and the actual world. EAST shares skills and resources
that help participants achieve their goals and realize their ideas.
the value of creating, inventing and improving the world
EAST QUARTERLY PG. 9
ConferenceHighlights
Your Future isTrending Now Student Voice
The 2014 EAST Conference, Your Future is Trending Now, drew one of the biggest crowds in recent years and saw the youngest students to ever win the Timothy R. Stephenson Founders Award.
The EAST program at Sonora Elementary School in Springdale, Ark., won the prestigious award, and fourth-grade students Rikki Vaughn and Kylie Miller delivered a captivating presentation at banquet on behalf of their program.
Another banquet highlight was keynote speaker Walt Coleman, a longtime Little Rock businessman, community leader and NFL referee, whose enthusiastic speech encouraged students to work hard and be the best they can be.
During the Opening Plenary, Becky Comet, who was a fi nalist in the NBC television show “The Biggest Loser” added to the fi rst-day excitement by sharing about her journey to a healthier lifestyle and got students out of their seats for an energizer.
Dozens of Breakout Sessions were well attended throughout Conference, and on-site competitions were held including the Tech Support Olympiad and the Arkansas ASSET Initiative’s Solar Design Competition in the World of Tomorrow Workshop.
An estimated 2,500 students, facilitators and other guests attended Conference festivities during the three-day event in Hot Springs. The 2015 EAST Conference “Create Today, Improve Tomorrow” is set for March 17 – 19, 2015, at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
For more highlights, visit the EAST Conference 2014 website
Chris StephensHot Springs High School
This Conference has shown me how much of a driving force EAST really is. I had previously been a slacker in class. This year I came to the realization EAST is more than just another class at school. It is a school all of its own, teaching its own lessons through modern, technologically advanced methods. I was able to see how the program aff ected my peers and me. Even that realization didn’t prepare me for the thrilling rush that EAST Conference 2014 brought. The lights, the sounds, the new faces, everything about EAST Conference told its own story of enjoyment of the program. On the opening day, I had the opportunity to walk around and connect with students from other schools. Hearing stories of EAST successes in other parts of the nation was amazing. Even seeing Sonora Elementary students make the walk up to the stage during the banquet was moving. Seeing such young students have the drive to, not only attend conference, but take it by storm, was uplifting indeed.
Elise FryBatesville High School, Ambassador Team Leader
Being the leader for the Ambassador Team this year gave me the opportunity to observe Conference from a completely diff erent perspective. Our leadership teams worked and communicated incredibly well together.
I feel the communication and bond throughout the teams was imperative since we had so many new aspects to Conference this year. Our goal was not only to make this Conference the best yet, but also to make everyone who attended realize they make EAST happen. I invite everyone to contact a leadership team member and talk about possibly applying for a position next year; it will open so many doors for you.
From all the Conferences that I have been a part of, this year went incredibly smoothly. I was astonished at the initiative the students took: from watching the Tech Support Olympiad, walking the exhibit hall fl oor and talking to students about their projects, to watching a couple of fourth grade girls give one of the best presentations I’ve ever seen in front of thousands of people.
This year’s Conference was indescribable; I have a feeling next year will top it. “Create Today, Improve Tomorrow!”
PG. 10 EAST QUARTERLY
Facilitator Voice
Kim AustinGreenbrier High School
My refl ection of Conference usually starts on the bus ride home; however this year it started during the banquet after the announcement that awarded our program “Founder’s Award of Excellence for Student Growth.” Initially, I had mixed emotions because I felt we had prepared extremely well and had strong projects. We were hoping for the Overall Founder’s Award. Sonora Elementary received the award that evening and we were truly amazed when watching the presentation; it was absolutely jaw dropping. My students and I knew that Sonora Elementary also prepared and had great projects. A few years back, Sonora visited our program and seeing Josh’s [Worthy] enthusiasm and passion toward his job was inspiring, as were his students at this year’s EAST Conference. We compete for the Founder’s Award every year because the students want to. Competing for this award and other EAST competitions breeds a desire in my students to participate and stay motivated and active throughout the year. After participating in 13 EAST Conferences, our program has had both good and bad booth designs and has received each of the ratings provided by the Conference Program Overview (CPO). Some individual competitions we have won; others we have not. There are years I did not agree with the ratings or outcomes received. I have learned over the years though, that my students mirror my attitude and perception. Smiles and encouraging comments were displayed at our banquet table this year. Maybe this year you found yourself thinking similarly and you expected a diff erent outcome of the CPO, a competition result or your overall Conference experience. Maybe you anticipated a better result, or you feel you were awarded higher than deserved. Either way, from my experience, self-refl ection allows me, as well as my students, to take a moment and ask, “Did we do everything we could to succeed at this year’s Conference?” Taking a few days after C onference to refl ect can also make all the diff erence in the attitudes of you and your students about your Conference experience.
EAST QUARTERLY PG. 11
Award Winners & Recognition
Application Showcase Competitions
ArchiCAD, sponsored by Graphisoft
Kameron May, Henderson Middle School
iBooks Author, sponsored by Arkansas on iTunes U
Nate Kline, Nettleton Junior High School
Logo Design, sponsored by SouthernArkansas University Tech Multimedia
Paula Chavers, Valley View High School
Solid Edge, sponsored by Siemens
Jacob Koster, Nettleton High School
Students for Healthy Communities, sponsored by ACHI
North Little Rock High School – East Campus Community Farm
VersaCad, sponsored by Archway Systems
Kealan Washington and Jason Martinez, Henderson Middle School
Video Showcase, sponsored by University of Arkansasat Little Rock School of Mass Communications
High School Category
Jonesboro High School
Elementary/Middle School Category
Sonora Elementary School
Visualizing the Past, sponsored by Arkansas State University Center for Digital Initiatives
DeWitt High School
Website Design, sponsored by University of Arkansasat Little Rock School of Mass Communications
Dover High School
Founder’s Program of Excellence Award Category Winners
Student Growth
Greenbrier High School
Project Sophistication and Innovation
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
Community and Collaboration
North Little Rock High School - East Campus
Timothy R. Stephenson Founder’s Award
Sonora Elementary School
Superior Schools
Best of ConferenceAward Winners
Suited for SuccessDover High School
Signature Design Greenbrier Junior High School
Dressed to a TJoe T. Robinson High School
Best of TechHot Springs High School
Biggest Showoff
Greenbrier High School Weather Balloon project
Student CompetitionWinners
Tech Support OlympiadLandon Bullock, Cabot High School
Music CompositionTrey Lewis, Nettleton High School
Poster Design (General EAST)
Hugh Benfer and Austin Thaxton, Dardanelle High School
Poster Design (EAST Project)
Nick Robinson, Dover High School
World of Tomorrow
Helena Central High School
Annie Camp Junior High School
Arkansas High School
Bauxite Schools
Beebe High School
Beebe Junior High School
Beebe Middle School
Bentonville High School
Berryville High School
Bismarck High School
Brookland High School
Cedarville High School
College Hill Elementary School
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School
Cross County High School
Dardanelle High School
DeQueen High School
Dewitt High School
Dover High School
Dumas High School
eStem Public Charter Schools
Fayetteville High School
Fountain Lake High School
Greenbrier High School
Hamburg High School
Harrisburg Middle School
Helen Tyson Middle School
Hope High School
Hot Springs High School
Huntsville High School
Jacksonville Middle School
Joe T. Robinson High School
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
Jonesboro High School
Magnet Cove High School
Magnolia High School
Magnolia Junior High School
Malvern Elementary School
Malvern High School
Malvern Middle School
Marshall High School
Maumelle High School
Maumelle Middle School
Monticello High School
Monticello Intermediate School
Nettleton High School
North Heights Junior High School
North Little Rock High School-East Campus
Northeast Technology Center
Ozark High School
Paragould Junior High School
Paris High School
Pinkston Middle School
Pottsville High School
Prairie Grove Middle School
Randall G. Lynch Middle School
Russellville High School
SEACBEC
Searcy High School
Sonora Elementary School
Springdale High School
Stuttgart High School
Sylvan Hills High School
Valley View High School
Vilonia High School
Watson Chapel High School
West Fork High School
West Fork Middle School
White Hall High School
Wilson Intermediate School
Wonderview High School
Wynne High School
National Service Project Competition
North Little Rock High School - East Campus
PG. 12 EAST QUARTERLY
Staff Member SpotlightJessica Dunham - Event Coordinator
Staff meetings, emails, phone calls, late nights in the offi ce, extra hours on Saturdays. Laughing, crying, celebrating, stressing. Encouragement, problem solving, adjusting plans, scrapping plans, creating new plans.
As one may imagine, planning an event like EAST Conference takes months to organize and ensure every small and large detail is given attention. While it is a team eff ort, EAST Event Coordinator Jessica Dunham, who identifi es herself as “a planner by nature,” is tasked with keeping track of all those details and leading the EAST staff through the thousands of planning hours.
“I pay attention to details, and obviously there are lots of details that go into planning an event for more than 2,000 people from 200 schools,” Dunham said. “You have people attending from such a variety of backgrounds who have all kinds of expectations for their experience.”
Being detailed-oriented is what led Dunham to pursue a career in planning events for non-profi t organizations, thanks to experience she developed as an Alpha Xi Delta sorority member at Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas.
In her sorority, Dunham joined the eff ort to support Autism Speaks, a national organization that raises awareness of Autism. Her volunteer role with the organization led to an internship in Little Rock where she helped organize the annual Arkansas Walk Now for Autism Speaks campaign.
“Autism Speaks is my sorority’s national philanthropy so the internship was a natural fi t for me,” Dunham said. “I took on the logistical role for them and helped plan the walk event. It really got my foot in the door and gave me some practical experience.”
Dunham graduated from Lyon College in 2009 and completed her graduate studies through Distance Learning from George Washington University in 2012. She came across the position at EAST on a local job website for non-profi t organization opportunities.
“I really like the culture of non-profi ts,” Dunham said. “People work at NPOs because they want to make a diff erence and work with other people who want to do good things. That’s the great thing about EAST.”
A high school graduate of Wonderview in 2005, Dunham knew little about the EAST program, which was new to her school at the time. Despite her limited understanding of the EAST Initiative, Dunham was excited to pursue the opportunity to plan events for EAST.
“Not many NPOs hire a position with sole responsibilities being to plan events,” Dunham said. “Most jobs like this require you to juggle several tasks like public relations and graphic design; those are not my forte so I was happy the job at EAST focused on event planning.”
Dunham began working at EAST in May 2012 and spent much of her fi rst days learning about EAST by reviewing past Conference websites and looking at photo galleries from several activities and events.
“I just couldn’t help but get excited about my new job,” Dunham said.
Dunham took advantage of the years of experience EAST Director of Operations Melanie Ridlon has in planning Conference, to learn all the components needed to eventually take the reins.
“I really turned to Melanie my fi rst year to help me fi gure out the best way to plan for Conference because she has been at EAST for 12 years and has seen all sides to Conference,” Dunham said. “I followed in her footsteps and took the approach that if it has been working well for so long, there is no need to make big changes, just fi gure out how we can improve a great thing we already have.”
Other EAST events Dunham provides oversight for include Summer Seminar, a professional development training for EAST facilitators, and EAST Night Out, the annual local open house for EAST programs to showcase their work to their community.
“Once all the preparation is complete and the event fi nally arrives, I love seeing how everything operates because of all the time and work we invested to get ready,” Dunham said. “Because I don’t get to spend as much time with EAST students, it gives me a really good feeling to see them show off all of their hard work and excitement when doing so.”
In her free time, Dunham and her husband, Joshua, have found a love for shopping at fl ea markets. “Growing up, neither of us liked going to fl ea markets, but now it has sort of become our thing because it is something we enjoy doing together,” Dunham said. She also remains active in her sorority alumni association and volunteering for Autism Speaks.
Jessica Dunham
EAST QUARTERLY PG. 13
David MartinEAST Core Teacher - Hot Springs High School (Ark.)
Jennie CoyEAST Facilitator - Joe T. Robinson Middle School (Ark.)
Facilitator SpotlightJennie Coy & David Martin
Jennie Coy has been part of the EAST program for six years. On any given day, a visitor may walk into the EAST classroom to see Coy’s students working on projects or maybe an EAST parent loading up a group of students to transport them off campus to a community project.
“I love being an EAST Facilitator because it is something new every day,” said Coy. “I like being able to encourage my students to be creative in solving community problems.”
At the 2014 EAST Conference, Joe T. Robinson Middle School was named a finalist for the Timothy R. Stephenson Founder’s Award and won the Program of Excellence for Project Sophistication based on the level of technology used in their projects throughout the year.
“I was ecstatic and proud of my students! They came in after Conference last year and returned at the beginning of this school year full force--ready to work,” Coy said. “We were very honored just to be chosen as a finalist with the other outstanding EAST programs selected. At the banquet, it was icing on the cake when we were announced as the winner for Project Sophistication.”
As Conference approached, Coy saw the excitement and enthusiasm build in her students to share about their hard work and accomplishments from the past year.
“It is a great way to motivate your students to work hard all year long,” Coy said. “They gained a lot of confidence just from going through the [Founder’s Award] process. It really validates the work they are doing.”
David Martin is in his first year as an EAST Core Chemistry teacher at Hot Springs High School in Hot Springs, Arkansas. When his students began studying the structure of the atom, he realized they could apply the location and movement of electrons with the photoelectric effect to solar energy, creating an alternate power source to charge smart phones.
“We have gone to the EAST Core CLC (Coordinated Learning Center) and researched different types of solar cells, solar panels and solar power, on a large and small scale,” Martin said. “We are currently working on a way to use solar energy to charge a smart phone when no power outlet is available.”
Martin enjoys being outdoors whether it is hiking, camping or playing disc golf, along with playing guitar and attending music festivals. Even in his hobbies, Martin looks for ways to incorporate new projects in his EAST Core classroom.
“I play a lot of disc golf and hope to fabricate a portable solar powered recharger for disc golfers to carry on the course in their disc back pack,” Martin said. “I like the idea that my students and I can come up with projects that will help save the environment.”
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Dominik Mjartan
Board Member SpotlightDominik Mjartan
“I’ve yet to not be impressed and surprised at the rigor, quality and professionalism of many projects EAST students produce,” Mjartan said. “I’m especially blown away by students from small rural schools with limited resources; their creativity, drive and mastery of complex technologies is something I wouldn’t believe if I didn’t observe it directly.”
Much like the growth in innovative projects he sees at the national EAST Conference each year, Mjartan anticipates the infl uence of the EAST model to further hands-on, applied learning opportunities for students in years to come.
“The expansion of EAST through EAST Core gives me much hope for more schools and more kids accessing the EAST magic,” Mjartan said. “I believe the future of EAST holds that every student can experience the type of self-guided, project-based learning needed to build thriving communities and economies in the increasingly global competitive landscape EAST provides. I hope to continue to serve on the EAST board and support the growth of the model.”
In case his unique name does not give it away, Mjartan did not begin his life in Arkansas. Mjartan was born and raised in the former Czechoslovakia until he came to America at age 16 to “earn the American dream.”
“I was fortunate to meet many wonderful people who provided me many opportunities,” Mjartan said. “One of those people is now my wife Georgia who is executive director of Our House, Inc.”
The Mjartans are committed to helping provide a fair chance at a good life to as many people as possible, both professionally and in their personal lives. They are currently foster parents to a newborn baby girl with plans to adopt and foster other children.
“Mr. Mjartan became a board member at a critical time in the Initiative’s development. His experience and leadership have helped us to grow as an organization while remaining innovative and mission-focused,” Matt Dozier, EAST Initiative President and CEO, said. “He remains an excellent touchstone for ideas and best practices. All of those traits pale, however, when weighed against his innate decency and commitment to providing opportunity to those who don’t always have it.”
In case his unique name does not give it away, Mjartan did not begin his life in Arkansas. Mjartan was born and raised in the former Czechoslovakia until he came to America at age 16 to “earn the American dream.”
“I was fortunate to meet many wonderful people who provided me many opportunities,” Mjartan said. “One of those people is now my wife Georgia who is executive director of Our House, Inc.”
The Mjartans are committed to helping provide a fair chance at a good life to as many people as possible, both professionally and in their personal lives. They are currently foster parents to a newborn baby girl with plans to adopt and foster other children.
“Mr. Mjartan became a board member at a critical time in the Initiative’s development. His experience and leadership have helped us to grow as an organization while remaining innovative and mission-focused,” Matt Dozier, EAST Initiative President and CEO, said. “He remains an excellent touchstone for ideas and best practices. All of those traits pale, however, when weighed against his innate decency and commitment to providing opportunity to those who don’t always have it.”
EAST Initiative Director Dominik Mjartan fi rst became acquainted with EAST in a most unique way – when he was interviewing a prospective employee whose only relevant experience was gained from EAST projects. Upon reviewing the prospect’s portfolio, with EAST well represented, Mjartan off ered him the job.
Soon after, Jerry Adams, a former EAST board member, asked Mjartan to consider joining the board. “How could I say ‘no’ having experienced fi rst-hand the value of EAST for our students, communities and economy?” Mjartan said.
Mjartan has served on the EAST Board since 2008 and is currently the Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Communications, of Southern Bancorp, a development bank founded by the Clinton and Walton families, and other leaders, to help rebuild distressed rural communities.
In his tenure as an EAST board member, Mjartan has attended at least four EAST conferences and continues to be impressed with the sophistication and creativity on display each year.
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Alumni Spotlight
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Shanoa Miller wore many hats at the 2014 EAST Conference, most notably as keynote speaker at Opening Plenary. But her EAST hats go far beyond this year’s Conference.
“I have been involved with the EAST program for about 10 years and have attended seven conferences,” Miller said. “I have been a student, presenter, judge, exhibitor, alumna and now a community partner with Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) encouraging students to do health-related projects. I really have come full-circle.”
Miller’s EAST journey began in her home state of Hawaii at King Kekaulike High School in Pukalani, Maui. Miller believes she was a good student but struggled at times in the traditional classroom setting.
“What I believe helped me get through it was my motivation and determination to go to college,” Miller said. “It was through those non-traditional programs, activities and their support systems that I strived to do my best and was successful.”
With the support of her parents as a first generation college student in her family, Miller wanted to further her skills and interest in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology she acquired in EAST. Miller left the Hawaiian Islands as an EAST Scholar to study Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
After several fellowships and internships, Miller’s career direction using GIS and research began moving toward community health. In her junior year
at UALR Miller completed a fellowship with ACHI that led to a part-time position, then eventually to her current full-time position as a Research Assistant after graduation.
“In college, I noticed I frequently chose class assignments, technical projects and research projects that contained some type of service element,” Miller said. “EAST helped me discover I had a passion to use technology and research to make a difference in my community.”
Miller hopes to continue her education in public service and research, and encourage students to further their education in preparation for the workforce to use their skills and knowledge to change the world.
“EAST challenges its students to learn cutting-edge technology to address these issues and gain technical, professional and life skills,” Miller said. “The collaborations between EAST, community organizations and the workforce give students experiences that many do not learn until later in life.”
Miller maintains a positive perspective on her future and how EAST has, is and will influence success in life.
“Your EAST journey doesn’t end when you graduate from high school, transition into another grade or move on to the next stage in your life,” Miller said. “If you were in EAST, you are an EAST ambassador for life. The skills you gain through EAST truly make a difference, and I know you will use those skills in life and hold on to those memories.”
Shanoa Miller2007 Kekaulike High School Alum
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Did you know if you were a student in an EAST program or EAST Core classroom for any length of time, you are EAST Alumni? EAST Alumni is a network of former EAST students who want to be involved in community projects, networking, growing with technology and giving back to EAST Schools. We also join the EAST staff at the annual EAST Conference to serve alongside them at EAST’s biggest event of the year.
Membership is free, and we hope to grow as an association. The EAST Alumni website is a common ground for alumni to stay connected with each other, keep up with events, ask questions, share stories and inspire each other. Register today to continue your EAST experience and prove that EAST students can make a difference in the world.
EAST Alumni at ConferenceEAST Alumni played a big part at EAST Conference 2014 by not only hosting a booth but also working with EAST staff to help lighten the load of responsibilities during EAST’s largest event of the year.
EAST Alumni Brice Smith, from Fordyce, Ark., led the Alumni Conference team and was reminded of the excitement and creativity the event stirs in students each year.
“Working at Conference is such an encouragement to me and is like an annual pick-me-up to see what all the EAST students are doing now,” Smith said. “It reminded me of what it was like participating in Conference when I was in high school and being a Tech Support team leader.”
Several EAST Alumni volunteered their time at Conference to support staff needs and interact with students. Alumni ran the photo booth during Fusion, hosted the video competition “Where is EAST Taking You?” and presented the “Golden E” award to EAST at Roberts Elementary School.
“The Golden E is a special award from the EAST Alumni that is given to an EAST program that most represents EAST in everything they do throughout the school year,” Smith said.
The EAST Alumni is looking to grow this year and invites all former EAST students to join. Current members network with area companies and organizations to share more about the EAST Initiative and are working toward creating interest groups outside of central Arkansas to gain more participation nationwide from Alumni.
“To me, EAST doesn’t have to stop after high school. You don’t have to stop innovating or being inspired after you graduate,” Smith said. “We want to create opportunities to be involved with EAST, not only during Conference but all year.”
For more information, connect with the EAST Alumni on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.
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• Create your own slime or bouncy balls
• Build and race solar powered boats
• Use chemistry to make working cars
• Construct robots and learn how to program them
• Make your own stereo speakers
• Learn about sustainable design, web programming, roller coaster optimization and much more!
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Don’t get left out! Go to www.engr.uark.edu/summerprograms or call Eric Specking at (479) 575-7780.
What are YOUdoing this Summer?
• Create your own slime or bouncy balls
• Build and race solar powered boats
• Use chemistry to make working cars
• Construct robots and learn how to program them
• Make your own stereo speakers
• Learn about sustainable design, web programming, roller coaster optimization and much more!
Come to the University of Arkansas
Summer Engineering CampsYou can Experience Engineering first hand through lots of exciting projects!
Don’t get left out! Go to www.engr.uark.edu/summerprograms or call Eric Specking at (479) 575-7780.
What are YOUdoing this Summer?
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Sponsor SpotlightUALR
mong the hundreds of booths at the 2014 EAST National Conference, one of the most visited was the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) Village, an interactive experience showcasing several degree programs EAST students may be interested in pursuing in higher education.
Visitors saw how UALR offers its students some of the world’s most advanced technology for hands-on learning including the SimMan Essential and SimNewB patient simulators, and the Emerging Analytics Center Robot.
“We are interested in [engaging with] the students at the EAST Conference because we have an EAST program at our university,” Dean Kahler, UALR Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, said. “UALR also has lots of science, technology and healthcare studies that EAST students may be interested in; we’ve got a lot to offer.”
EAST and UALR have a long-standing history of collaboration including placement of the first post-secondary EAST program in the nation, scholarships designated exclusively for EAST students and annual participation and support of the national EAST Conference. Additionally, UALR faculty and administration have served on the EAST Board of Directors and Advisory Council.
In fact, the new Director of EAST at UALR, Cari Leonard Reeves, is an EAST alumni from Dardanelle and UALR and previously worked for the EAST Initiative Technical Support Group as Internet Services Manager.
“EAST students are highly sought after for college admissions due to their exceptional skills in cutting-edge technology,” Dr. Angela Kremers, EAST Initiative Senior Director of Corporate Strategy, said. “We have outstanding higher education partners, such as UALR, who provide quality opportunities
for incoming freshmen. EAST alumni can build on their former EAST experiences by applying to be a UALR EAST Scholar. The program provides financial support, academic excellence and access to EAST on campus. With the technology, financial support and additional EAST opportunities, it is a win-win for the student and the higher education institution.”
UALR EAST scholars receive a $10,000 scholarship per academic year totaling $40,000 over four years.
EAST Initiative Technical Support Group member Marisa Damm is an EAST Scholar, but, like many EAST students, her journey began in high school, in the rural town of Mountain View, Arkansas. Damm credits EAST with directing her path and shaping her future in technology.
“Never in a million years would I have thought I would work with computers. After joining EAST in tenth grade and developing such a strong passion and love for technology, I knew my life would change forever,” Damm said. “My EAST experience hasn’t stopped. From the small town of Mountain View to the big city of Little
Rock, I can honestly say I’ve had a life-changing experience because of the wonderful company I now call family: EAST.”
UALR sees the value of the EAST education model by incorporating community service and technology into student learning.
“What I see in my encounters with EAST scholars is that they are very bright students. I like how they tie in what they are studying in their academic disciplines into community service,” Kahler said. “What a great match for those students to come to an urban community like UALR and be able to practice the things they are doing [here] in Little Rock.”
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Project Profiles
North Little Rock - East CampusNLR East Campus - TKTC
EAST students at North Little Rock – East Campus consider their program a family,
not only in their classroom, but also in the community thanks to a farm project
they developed in partnership with The People Tree.
The project won the Community Collaboration Award at the 2014 EAST Conference
and representatives Mason Graves and DeLena Lattimore, upon accepting the
award, described how they recognized diversity and community in their school and
how a community farm could strengthen unity in North Little Rock.
“During our program’s community involvement, our students get to
collaborate with adults that want to be involved and teach our students, while
our students also teach other people in the community. We work together
with everybody to make a difference in our world,” Graves and Lattimore
shared during their presentation.
The idea for the farm developed after a similar garden in the middle school
was closed when the district made organizational changes to the schools.
EAST students decided to start a new garden to benefit their classmates and
community, which has an estimated 650 homeless students in the district, by
providing healthy food options and an outlet for the
community to work together.
EAST students use technology like GIS and Google Maps and have partnered with
a number of organizations in central Arkansas including The People Tree, NLR Fit 2
Live, the North Little Rock School District Office of Coordinated School Health and
AmeriCorps, to sustain and improve the garden.
“The North Little Rock Community Farm will initially serve as a model for school and
urban farms within the North Little Rock School District and the State of Arkansas,”
Josh Fendley, The People Tree President, said. “With the farm we hope to provide an
easily replicated “triple bottom line” model for aspiring local producers to follow and
motivate consumers to take an active role in their local food economy.
According to Fendley, The People Tree exists to reveal the power of a community
rooted in unity and abundance. The belief is that involving community members
in developing the strategies to create a more connected and sustainable
community is the only pathway to insure every local resident has access to their
basic needs.
“We believe young adult minds are the most fertile ground to inspire and lead
social change,” Fendley said.
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Talihina Kiamichi Technology CenterBeyond the Bell: Choctaw Nation Village MappingBy Bret Moss - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - Published with permission
The Talihina Kiamichi Technology Center auditorium filled with friends and family
of EAST students who took part in the Beyond the Bell: Totally Teched Out Camp
on the evening of Jan. 21 2014, for the showcase and celebration of the work
completed during the camp.
“We did a lot in four days,” said Carrie Kirkes, EAST facilitator at TKTC, which
experienced its inaugural run with considerable success and positive reception.
During the camp, which ran each evening from January 13 - 16, students in
grades 6-8 were able to take their interest in technology and produce useful
services for the community.
Presentations during the event included videos recorded and edited by the
students using industry standard hardware and software; graphic work utilizing
photos taken by students and Adobe Photoshop; and detailed maps created
by Geographical Information Systems(GIS), a widely used technology to map
complicated areas.
Students in the program were excited to show their work and were inspired to
investigate further into how technology can influence their future.
“I am definitely going to keep trying this,” exclaimed Preston Moreland, a seventh
grade student at Talihina School. Moreland, who gave a quick explanation on how
GIS mapping can benefit community projects, explained he enjoyed using the
equipment to tell a story.
The story told was that of the Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds and Museum,
located near Tuskahoma. This historical site, which receives a steady amount of
visitation during the year, had little information describing what guests should
expect prior to a visit. The students saw an opportunity to assist a landmark in the
community, all while improving their knowledge base.
Over the course of the program, students divided into three groups: video,
photography/graphics, and GIS. Juniors and seniors of area schools who are
students in the EAST program led these groups.
Justin McClellan, a senior at Talihina High School and EAST student who assisted
other students with the GIS portion of the project, mentioned that even though
he was teaching he still learned from the experience.
As the teams connected their creations with newfound skill, the entire vision of
the project came to fruition in the form of promotional materials for the Choctaw
Capitol Museum. The students produced a hard copy brochure featuring a layout of
the grounds and descriptions of the landmarks guests will find while they explore.
An interactive digital map was also included in the finished product. Potential
guests will now be able to access a virtual tour of the capitol grounds online
before they visit.
“This will be utilized worldwide,” stated Museum Director Regina Green as she
expressed how impressed she was with the students’ creations.
Totally Teched Out was funded by the EAST Beyond the Bell Grant made possible
by the EAST Initiative and the Arkansas Department of Education, and was the
first Beyond the Bell program to occur outside the state of Arkansas. The facilities
of the Kiamichi Technology Center were utilized as a resource for this project.
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma also contributed to the effort, providing funds
for meals and shirts. Kirkes stated that she was very thankful for the support
provided by the tribe and looks forward to working together in the future.
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Geek SpeakTechnical Support Spotlight
Technical Support: Issue Spotlight
To: EAST Technical Support
From: Student
Ticket: On one Windows computer in our EAST Classroom, the internet connection is down. I can’t connect to my Z: drive or login to the
server. I ran an IPCONFIG /ALL in the command prompt based on the tutorial I read here: bit.ly/1tf0hO5, and it is not the same as the other
addresses in the EAST Classroom--all other computers receive an IP Address in the range of 192.168.1.# when I run an IPCONFIG on them. I can’t
get the computer to connect to the network or Internet at all, what gives? I’ve attached a screenshot of the IPCONFIG /ALL command that I ran
on the problematic workstation. Thanks!
When you run the IPCONFIG /ALL command (used to generate the
Internet Protocol confi guration for the workstation) on a Windows
computer and the IP Address shows something that starts with a “169,”
this is an automatic indication the computer is not connected to the
network properly.
This can be for a few diff erent reasons though typically the computer
did not receive an IP Address from the DHCP (Dynamic Host
Confi guration Protocol) server running on the network. This can be
running on a router or most commonly from the Windows server if the
EAST classroom does not have a router. These 169 addresses are called
“Self-Assign” IP Addresses, meaning the computer has automatically
assigned the IP Address of 169.#.#.# because it did not receive an
address assigned from the network.
Note: There are minor instances where DHCP is not running on the network
and each computer must be confi gured manually with an IP Address.
Background Information about 169 IP Addresses
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Behind the Scenes:Conference Banquet Projection Mapping
Troubleshooting Tips
In this specifi c scenario, given the issue is not aff ecting the entire EAST
classroom, it is safe to assume that the router/server running DHCP is up
and running, so we will fi rst try to release and renew the 169 IP Address to
see if we can obtain a valid IP Address.
To do this, make sure you are logged in as an Administrator and open a
command prompt, then enter IPCONFIG /RELEASE and press the ENTER or
RETURN key to release the 169 address. (If you need to learn how to access
the command prompt, visit this tutorial: bit.ly/P8X2aP).
network cable. To test the cable, locate a working network cable and
change the network cable in question from the computer to the wall. If that
does not work, check the cable from the wall to the connection point to the
network switch using a cable tester (your school’s technical support staff
should have the equipment to test this), and have it replaced if it tests bad.
Also, ensure the cables are connected securely and snugly at both ends.
Once you fi nd the issue with the network cables and replace it, the issue
should be resolved.
For the other one out of 10 times, there could be other issues causing the
self-assigned IP Address:
Then, enter the command IPCONFIG /RENEW to renew the IP Address. If
you still receive a 169 IP Address, there are some other issues at work. If you
receive an IP Address other than a 169 address, log out and log back in to
see if you have regained a connection and server access.
However, in most cases, releasing and renewing the IP Address will not
resolve the issue. Why? Nine times out of 10, the answer is simply a bad
If the driver for the Network Adapter is corrupted or is
incorrect, the computer may receive a 169 IP Address.
If the Network Adapter needs replacing, the computer can
receive a 169 IP Address.
The computer may be infected with a virus or malware.
The DHCP Server may have run out of IP Addresses to pass out
to clients on the network.
Conference attendees let the EAST staff know quickly that the banquet
stage centerpiece was a hit so we wanted to share with you how this
fascinating technology works.
The technique we used to project images and video on the
centerpiece is called Projection Mapping, Video Mapping or Spatial
Augmented Reality, and took us several months of planning and fi ne-
tuning prior to Conference.
Projection Mapping was fi rst pioneered in the 1960s and featured in
1969 in the Disneyland Haunted Mansion attraction. As consumer-grade
projectors became cheaper and personal computers more advanced,
Projection Mapping became easier for individuals to produce.
The process pre-distorts an image before projecting it on a surface.
When using a projector, it should be positioned perpendicular with the
screen in order for the image to be square. When projecting from an
angle other than 90 degrees with the screen the result is trapezoidal
distortion. The lesson here is to pre-distort the image so it projects
onto the surface correctly.
There are a couple of diff erent techniques to distort the image so
it projects correctly. One way is to simply photograph the objects
being projected to. It is important to ensure the camera records the
image from the perspective of the projector lens. This technique can
be diffi cult because it is necessary to match the focal length for the
projector on the camera.
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The easier technique is to align the image through the projector using the object being projected on as a
reference. When the image is fi rst projected it will be distorted but a program called Video Projector Tool
7 (VPT 7) allows the user to drag the corners of the image to align it with the object.
An advantage to using VPT 7 in Projection Mapping is it easily and quickly sets up the projection map
project and allows for set up on more than one surface. Once all surfaces are setup, diff erent types of
media may be added including images, video, and audio, as well as with the ability to set up presets for all
sources to alternate between (like a digital playlist of eff ects) .
VPT 7 is pre-equipped to use Open Sound Control (OSC), an open protocol using WiFi to send midi messages
between devices. For the banquet centerpiece, TouchOSC was used on the iPad to control the preset created in
VPT 7. This allowed for the Projection Mapping to be wirelessly controlled from the iPad to trigger the presets.
There are several useful applications for projection mapping with many achievable eff ects. For Conference
banquet, the projection was designed with an audience positioned 360 degrees around the stage. If
it is not possible to seat an audience to view the projection map from a fi xed view, try experimenting
with forced perspective. The EAST staff would love to see what projects EAST students can develop with
Projection Mapping techniques.
Resources EAST used for the Conference banquet:
Video Projection Tool 7 (VPT 7) - hcgilje.wordpress.com/vpt/
VPT 7 Quickstart Tutorials - youtu.be/6tPGP0Ga8a8
TouchOSC Editor (PC/Mac) - hexler.net/software/touchosc
TouchOSC (iOS) - bit.ly/1kFalMq
Video Projection References - videomapping.tumblr.com
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High School Startup Weekendarkansashs.startupweekend.org
EAST students from North Little Rock High School – East Campus won the fi rst-ever High School Startup Weekend with their concept called CatchinUp, an
online resource to help students who fall behind on school work.
The idea is to set up cameras in every classroom to record lectures and notes
from the teachers who could, likewise, upload the material online so students can
access the information anytime.
EAST students Mason Graves, Yehudi Jaquex and Nick Killough developed the
winning idea, netting the team a fellowship to the Arkansas Regional Innovation
Hub, a $250 business card printing credit from MOO.com and a Clinton School
Public Program feature this fall.
Calvin Bramlett, EAST Initiative Graphic & Web Designer, was also on hand as the
Design Mentor.
Ad Space Available!Introductory rates as low as $50
through June 13, 2014
Contact Communications@EASTstaff .org for details!The EAST Initiative reserves the right to refuse purchase of advertising space.
Photo by Jacob Slaton - Courtesy of The Clinton School
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Matt Dozier
[email protected]@Matt_Dozier
President/ Chief Executive Officer
Tami Baker
[email protected]@Tami_EAST
Program Coordinator
Phaedra Hawkins
Training & Events Coordinator
Mary Forst
Chief Financial Officer
Doug Gusewelle
[email protected]@dougTSG
Technical Resource Specialist
Lori Andrews
[email protected]@photochick724
EAST Core Coordinator
Calvin Bramlett
[email protected]@CalvinBramlett
Graphic & Web Designer
Reuben Canada
[email protected]@cubanreuben88
Technical Support Manager
Marisa Damm
[email protected]@marisadamm
Technical Support Group - Member
Lisa Cook
[email protected]@LisaC_EAST
Program Coordinator
Adam Clemons
[email protected]@adamclmns
Technical Support Group - Lead
Jessica Dunham
Event Coordinator
@JessicaD_EAST
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Dondi Jackson
[email protected]@theEASTcore
Senior Director of Curricular Integration
Linsey Horton
[email protected]@linseyhorty
Administrative Assistant
Jerry Prince
Senior Director of Program Services
Dr. Angela Kremers
[email protected]@EASTdevelopment
Senior Director of Corporate Strategy
Erica Riley
[email protected]@EricaRiley_EAST
Program Coordinator
James Hopper
STEM Coordinator
Tim Stephenson
Special Liaison for Program Support
Eric Holt
Internet Services Manager
Cody Jones
[email protected]@codyjones20
Staff Accountant
Melanie Ridlon
[email protected]@Mridlon
Senior Director of Operations
Blake Welch
Communications Coordinator
Tim Van Dusen
[email protected]@trackernation
Network Manager
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