Nice idea. I have previously expressed my concern that your
computer-lab approach to computers in schools places scheduling,
interpersonal and administrative constraints on what teachers can
do with computers; and computers in the classrooms would be much
better. (I understand the technical reasons concerning networking.)
But this has the potential to provide more open access.
I can forward this to a student list here.
Dan Suthers
--On September 8, 2007 7:38:59 AM -1000 "R. Scott Belford"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Aloha All
Most of you know what HOSEF does. For those who do not, let me
provide
a quick reminder. We build educational opportunities around
previously
discarded computers and Free Software. For the past 5 years we
have
kept thousands for computers from the landfill, provided
countless hours
of free classes and workshops, and done our best to change lives
for the
better.
We are beginning a new initiative, and with your help we will be
coming
to a park near you. We are putting free computers and wireless
Internet
in our City parks. First we did Ewa, then we did Kalihi, and this
Sunday we will be adding Nanakuli and Maile to the list. In the
months
to come we will be seeking sponsors and members to help us put
the same
setup in all parks on the island of Oahu.
It's a very simple project ripe with opportunities to help. You
can
help us on Saturdays at the Boys and Girls Club in Ewa Beach
where we
receive, test, and prepare the computers. You can help us on
installation days. We need volunteers willing to stop by the
parks to
check on things after the computers are installed. If you are
interested in advanced skills, we can use assistance monitoring
our
sites with tools like Nagios. We also need more HOSEF membership
so
that we can fund the ISP connections.
Opportunities will be coming fast and furious. For this weekend,
September 8 and 9, you can take part in our activities at the
following
times
Saturday, September 8 - Hale Pono Boys and Girls Club - Ewa Beach
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Getting the computers and supplies ready
No skills needed. Anyone can be helpful.
Sunday, September 9 - Nanakuli Beach Park - Nanakuli
11:00 - 2:00 - Cabling and Installing 4 Computers
Help needed carrying things, plugging things in, and cabling
Sunday, September 9 - Maile District Park - Maile (off St. Johns
Road)
2:00 - 5:00 - Cabling and Installing 4 Computers
Help needed carrying things, plugging things in, and cabling
Upcoming projects include
1. Two more computer labs at Kailua Intermediate
2. Children and Youth Day at the State Capitol
3. Discover Recycling Fair at the Blaisdell
4. Park Installations across Oahu
5. Senior Citizen computer classes in Ewa
If you will make it, drop me a note. If you want to help
transport a few things from our Ewa warehouse to the parks
Sunday, let me know. Hope to See You Around
--scott
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R. Scott Belford
Founder/Executive Director
The Hawaii Open Source Education Foundation
P.O. Box 2644
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
808.689.6518 phone/fax
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http://lilt.ics.hawaii.edu/
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