http://wiki.bworks.org/ 2010-01-28T19:59:11-08:00 http://wiki.bworks.org/ http://wiki.bworks.org/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-01-27T17:46:03-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/volunteer_opportunities?rev=1264643163&do=diff Before diving in, there is some information with which you should familiarize yourself. Reading and learning this information will help you work smoothly with your fellow volunteers and more effectively provide opportunities to the youth and adult participants in Bworks’ programs. text/html 2010-01-07T06:13:49-08:00 honeyfamous http://wiki.bworks.org/start?rev=1262873629&do=diff The mission of ByteWORKS is to provide opportunities for youth to develop their academic, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills and to become community leaders. The Earn-A-Computer program is a series of 6 computer-related classes. Upon completion of the classes, students earn a computer. text/html 2010-01-01T13:18:22-08:00 deloporp3 http://wiki.bworks.org/collaboration_requirements?rev=1262380702&do=diff This page lists the more popular tools that are used at BWorks, and could serve as a starting point for deciding on how to improve our online collaboration. Any suggestions are welcome, and please add your contributions directly to this requirements page. text/html 2009-12-30T02:30:04-08:00 tonix http://wiki.bworks.org/tagging?rev=1262169004&do=diff Tagging generally means that you assign a word or words to something to describe it. For example, Google Mail allows you to assign multiple tags to an e-mail message. So if you get an e-mail from Uncle Phil inviting you to a poker game, you can tag the e-mail with ” roulette slots online” and “family”. In the future, if you search for “roulette slots online”, you will find Uncle Phil's e-mail. You will also find Uncle Phil's e-mail if you search for “family”. text/html 2009-11-18T15:10:49-08:00 tmk http://wiki.bworks.org/earn_a_computer?rev=1258585849&do=diff The Earn-A-Computer program awards a computer to students who complete a series of computer-related classes. Note This page is a work in progress. Please see the Bworks website for an official introduction: * <http://byteworks.bworks.org/programs/programs.html> text/html 2009-09-15T13:44:39-08:00 michaelas1969 http://wiki.bworks.org/adult_program_re-launch_ideas_-_fall_2009?rev=1253047479&do=diff List of Activities to Make the Re-launch Successful: Computer Builds * Define computer specs * Obtain MAR's licenses (order from Wits at 314-382-1650 - <http://www.witsinc.org/wits_009.htm>) Teaching * Establish curriculum * Set class schedule * Assign instructors text/html 2009-09-14T21:12:08-08:00 tmk http://wiki.bworks.org/blog_scratchpad?rev=1252987928&do=diff This page serves as a scratchpad for Byteworks volunteers to write down their weekly goings-on. The notes placed here will be gathered by Theresa, Nate, or some other kind soul and put on the Byteworks Blog. We should probably try to have notes assembled each week no later than the following Tuesday. text/html 2009-09-10T12:36:12-08:00 tmk http://wiki.bworks.org/parents_handout_faq?rev=1252611372&do=diff COMPUTER ASSEMBLY BASICS Keyboard and mouse - your computer comes with a PS2 style keyboard and mouse. The sockets look the same, but are most likely different colors (although the colors may not match what is on your keyboard or mouse). They should be labeled (with words or pictures) as to which socket is for which device. They can only plug in if they are correctly aligned. Do not force them; look at the plug, and the socket, and carefully plug each one in. Monitor - your comp… text/html 2009-09-06T13:43:25-08:00 dougdillard http://wiki.bworks.org/spreadsheet_class?rev=1252269805&do=diff A spreadsheet class is being considered for the Adult_Earn_A_Computer classes. * Accounting * Mathematics * Invoices * Graphing / Charts, business analysis * Point out upside/downside of spreadsheets and alternatives * Quick, customizable * Can be over-used and become the Hammer in the “If all you have is a Hammer, everything looks like a nail” analogy. * Can be used as small databases/storage, but usually only stores 64,000 rows of data. * Quicken / Microsoft Money * … text/html 2009-09-05T16:23:20-08:00 dougdillard http://wiki.bworks.org/adult_classes_schedule?rev=1252193000&do=diff Date Class Instructor's Name Instructor Signature / Date Signed 10/21/2009 Intro to Computers :?: 10/28/2009 Second Class :?: 11/4/2009 Third Class :?: 11/11/2009 Fourth Class :?: 11/18/2009 Fifth Class :?: 11/25/2009 No Class (Thanksgiving) 12/2/2009 Sixth Class :?: 12/9/2009 Seventh Class :?: 12/16/2009 Graduation / Makeup :?: Date Class Instructor Instructor Signature / Date Signed 10/10/2007 Intro to Computers :?: :-P 10/17/2007 Internet / Security … text/html 2009-09-05T16:10:38-08:00 dougdillard http://wiki.bworks.org/adult_earn_a_computer?rev=1252192238&do=diff This page is a Scratchpad for the adult classes and their details. The information here may not be accurate and may be out of date. Please see <http://byteworks.bworks.org/programs/index.html> for Bworks' official Adult Earn-A-Computer class details. text/html 2009-09-05T15:48:16-08:00 dougdillard http://wiki.bworks.org/linux_vs_windows?rev=1252190896&do=diff FIXME - This page should be taken down and divided into several different pages, such as: * Using Windows vs. Linux for Adult Classes - A discussion of why we load Windows on adult students' machines, and the possibility of offering adult students a choice of what OS is loaded on their machines. * Windows Pros/Cons, and the status of Windows as time goes on. * Linux Pros/Cons, and the status of Linux as time goes on. text/html 2009-09-05T15:43:26-08:00 dougdillard http://wiki.bworks.org/volunteer_manual?rev=1252190606&do=diff This page contains a checklist of things that all volunteers should know about Bworks. We award refurbished computers to underserved youth, of the Shaw Neighborhood, who have completed the Earn-A-Computer program. * FIXME Where to find brochures * FIXME Suggestions for getting people interested in volunteering text/html 2009-09-05T15:34:02-08:00 dougdillard http://wiki.bworks.org/class_presentations?rev=1252190042&do=diff Most of the Earn A Computer Classes are written using Openoffice Impress, and are available to anyone. Kids Earn A Computer They are located in the Byteworks Staff Yahoo Group. * Files > Education Committe > Computer Classes > Latest Linux Presentations text/html 2009-09-05T15:33:10-08:00 dougdillard http://wiki.bworks.org/adult_classes?rev=1252189990&do=diff This page has been moved to adult_earn_a_computer text/html 2009-09-01T13:24:00-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/calling_script?rev=1251836640&do=diff This page describes various situations, and how to handle them with regard to phone messages, or calling potential enrollments. This procedure is used when enrolling students for the Earn A Computer program. You (the volunteer) calls a person who's eligible for the Earn A Computer Program. text/html 2009-08-29T20:28:08-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/scratch_programming_class?rev=1251602888&do=diff See scratch for more info on what Scratch is. The class is taught using the slides in this Openoffice Impress presentation : L5-Scratch-Programming-Class.odp If you can't click on the link, go to the Byteworks Staff Group, and go to Files --> EducationProgram Committee --> Computer Classes --> * Lastest Linux Presentations <http://tinyurl.com/yrcfat> text/html 2009-08-28T19:24:30-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/geany?rev=1251512670&do=diff Geany is an awesome IDE for simple script / program development. It is suggested that Geany be modified to run programs inside Geany, instead of in a separate terminal window. This helps students see what's going on without having to switch windows. text/html 2009-08-27T11:18:53-08:00 dougdillard http://wiki.bworks.org/2009_adult_class?rev=1251397133&do=diff Activities which remain to be done for the 2009 Adult Earn A Computer Class The timeline starts at the beginning of the Adult Earn A Computer session. * Plan starting date for next class session. Starting date is usually three weeks after graduation class. We have 1 makeup class, with two non-class weeks after that, to reorganize the shop, and make any upgrades/changes to the classroom and future computers. * Coordinate with the shop, and ensure that enough computers will be available. … text/html 2009-08-26T16:11:38-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/2009-08_youth_class?rev=1251328298&do=diff Activities which remain to be done for the August 29th Earn A Computer Session The timeline starts at the beginning of an Earn A Computer session. * Plan starting date for next class session. Starting date is usually three weeks after graduation class. We have 1 makeup class, with two non-class weeks after that, to reorganize the shop, and make any upgrades/changes to the classroom and future computers. * Coordinate with the shop, and ensure that enough computers will be available. * … text/html 2009-08-26T16:02:48-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/earn_a_computer_workflow?rev=1251327768&do=diff Activities which go into every Earn-A-Computer class. It is recommended to copy the steps in this workflow to a new wiki page. As items are completed, they can be marked as “Done”. The timeline starts at the beginning of an Earn A Computer session. text/html 2009-08-22T15:30:11-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/volunteer_opportunities_draft?rev=1250980211&do=diff This page is a draft to be used for this page: volunteer opportunities ByteWorks Shop Volunteers Needed: Right now, the shop is open Saturdays from 10:00am - 3:00pm. With more people, we could add hours, open a few evenings during the week. Please come see us if you think you could do any of the following: text/html 2009-08-18T14:45:49-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/using_the_keyboard?rev=1250631949&do=diff This page is now an EAC mini-class, and has been made into an Open Office presentation. It can be found in the Instructors Documents repository. Ask Nate, Anne, or Doug for more information. The following information is “old”. Please send an email to info@bworks.org to request the Open Office presentation. text/html 2009-08-13T08:26:46-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/phone_and_email_messages?rev=1250177206&do=diff If the voice message is about enrollment, please make a record of the person's call using this form: <https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?key=0Anbj0rUI0j5XdGVoVGtxcVExdlcxSjB5dXYxeWFib3c> If the voice message is trying to reach a particular volunteer, try to alert that particular volunteer. text/html 2009-08-08T14:55:09-08:00 darren http://wiki.bworks.org/jg?rev=1249768509&do=diff Mentorship student who started January 2009 * Darren has been primary Mentor * Triaged several computers for the St. Elizabeth's computer lab project * Used Ubuntu/Linux to check and diagnose hardware in PC's * Attendance has been nearly every week since he started. -- 5/9/2009 text/html 2009-07-18T14:28:59-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/helicopter_rescue?rev=1247952539&do=diff Helicopter Rescue is a game written with the excellent Scratch programming tool from M.I.T. Helicopter Rescue was the main project of the first student to participate in the Byteworks Mentorship Progam. Download from here <http://notesmine.com/_media/helicopter0614.sb> text/html 2009-07-16T22:40:18-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/nate?rev=1247809218&do=diff dokuwiki basic_computer_usage text/html 2009-06-08T22:01:14-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/blender?rev=1244523674&do=diff 3d rendering program for Linux. Source code can be downloaded read-only here: svn checkout https://svn.blender.org/svnroot/bf-blender/trunk/blender To contribute to blender, or for more information, go to: <http://www.blender.org/download/source-code/> text/html 2009-05-20T21:41:28-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/byteworks_website_suggestions?rev=1242880888&do=diff This page is intended to be a scratch pad for suggestions for improving the byteworks website. * use some kind of wp>content management system for the formal portion of the site to ease updates and help keep styles consistent across all pages * WordPress - it's what the bike side uses and is available as an auto-install / upgrade package from dreamhost text/html 2009-05-17T19:01:15-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/phones?rev=1242612075&do=diff The Bworks telephone system Currently the telephone system at Bworks consists of a VoiP phone system based on an all-in-one asterisk install called Trixbox. Voicemail The phone system is cabable of having a virtually unlimited number of voicemail boxes. text/html 2009-05-13T08:37:02-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/eac_envelopes?rev=1242229022&do=diff To print envelopes for the current active class: * Close the Childrens Signup database * Open front panel of printer. * USE ONE ENVELOPE AT A TIME (Otherwise stupid printer gets stuck) * Put envelope in with stamp and address-side facing up, and stamp side closest to printer. text/html 2009-05-13T07:53:36-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/student_enrollment_procedure?rev=1242226416&do=diff Page is a duplicate of the earn a computer workflow enrollment section. text/html 2009-05-09T13:53:08-08:00 darren http://wiki.bworks.org/mj?rev=1241902388&do=diff * Triaged several computers that were donated * Was taught the zombie process (check RAM, power supply, CD-ROM, sound card, NIC card, remove hard-drive) text/html 2009-05-09T13:50:57-08:00 darren http://wiki.bworks.org/mentorship_program?rev=1241902257&do=diff The Byteworks workshop is a program for 4th grade through 12th grade students. Participants will work on computer-related projects with guidance from Byteworks instructors, using Byteworks facilities. Projects will be chosen and completed by the students themselves, either solo or as part of a team. text/html 2009-05-03T10:34:24-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/2009-06_youth_class?rev=1241372064&do=diff * Previous class: * Mark students as Graduated. * Students who did not graduate and wish to re-take the class should be given priority for the next class. * Put students on Survey List * Note students who are interested in Mentorship Program text/html 2009-04-28T21:40:21-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/hackerspace?rev=1240980021&do=diff A hackerspace, according to Wikipedia, is “A real (as opposed to virtual) place where people with common interests, usually in science, technology, or digital or electronic art can meet, socialise and collaborate.” * <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace> text/html 2009-04-22T21:23:38-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/2009_accomplishments?rev=1240460618&do=diff This page lists some of the accomplishments that Bworks achieved during 2009. We have grouped the achievements under their appropriate 2009 Goals that were outlined at the January BOD meeting. * Presentation about both Bworks programs was given at the Sherman Elementary School's “Common Unity Night” on April 15th. * 10 new students were registered for the Bworks programs * Enrollment forms / Flyers will be sent to the principal (4/22/09) text/html 2009-04-19T15:37:19-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/email_class?rev=1240180639&do=diff See the Graduation Class section in the Earn A Computer Workflow. Electronic Mail: An electronic message that is sent to one or more people using e-mail addresses. Example: To: joe@gmail.com Subject: Party Friday Message: Joe, I'm having a party Friday at 8:00 p.m. My address is 1234 Some Street. Call me at 555-1234 if you need directions. P.S. Nelly might be there LOL! :) * IM is cool, but what if the person isn't at their computer or doesn't have their … text/html 2009-04-19T12:46:00-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/openoffice_impress?rev=1240170360&do=diff This is probably the least structured class in the session. I spend a few minutes explaining what presentation software is and why we would use it. Then, we work on doing some slides together. Usually this is what I start out with: Type of Slide Title What to fill in Notes Title My Story “By: <name>” Bulleted list My Beginning Information on when and where they were born and where they grew up. Example info: birth date, hospital, birth weight, neighborhood… text/html 2009-04-18T17:17:49-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/scratch_favorites?rev=1240100269&do=diff Scratch Favorites Cool Scratch Programs * Mario Brothers <http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/MSWarner/50188> * Archery <http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Shanesta/9710> * Maze <https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Canthiar/13498> * Tic-Tac-Toe <http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/SenatorPenguin/1425> * Fractals <http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/ngmr/32853> text/html 2009-04-15T19:31:19-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/graphic_design_mentorship?rev=1239849079&do=diff * For some Inkscape screencasts, check out <http://screencasters.heathenx.org/> text/html 2009-04-14T22:53:08-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/collaboration_tool_comparison?rev=1239774788&do=diff This page lists the various methods of online collaboration, and contains opinions on the usability provided by various software packages (Yahoo, Google, phpBB, etc) Opinions are followed by the name of the person voicing the opinion in italics Google Example: <http://groups.google.com/group/cwelug> text/html 2009-04-14T15:45:38-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/programming_mentorship?rev=1239749138&do=diff * Plan on 10-12 week course(s) First few Weeks * Mentor and student should introduce themselves. Mentor should give a little background about him/herself. * The first few weeks of a project should just be getting to know the mentor, and getting to know what the possibilities are. * It's helpful to have some projects already thought up, to guide the student towards an attainable goal. text/html 2009-04-14T15:43:57-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/hardware_mentorship_program?rev=1239749037&do=diff This page contains a potential outline for helping students to build computers that are given out by the Byteworks EAC program FIXME provide a link. It's very important to provide a schedule for a mentorship program, not in terms of dates, but by assignments/accomplishments. Some ideas for accomplishing the Hardware Mentorship Program is detailed as follows: text/html 2009-04-14T15:41:26-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/caleb_p:web_page_instructor_notes?rev=1239748886&do=diff This page contains instructor notes for Caleb P's web_page_project * He will have ideas for a domain name for his project * He will have a page layout defined. * Begin web page design using HTML and possibly KompoZer * Find a way to get applications onto a CD and installed on his home computer. * Does not currently have internet access. text/html 2009-04-14T15:24:36-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/student_007_helicopter_project_progress?rev=1239747876&do=diff First workshop, basically just instructed how to use the USB key, etc. Assigned student to bring back written requirements for project. Student did bring written requirements for project. This is the first day that something was really accomplished on the project. text/html 2009-04-14T07:13:48-08:00 tmk http://wiki.bworks.org/why_linux?rev=1239718428&do=diff Since 2006, the children have been learning to use their computers running the Debian/GNU Linux operating system. Starting in December 2008, Byteworks began using the Ubuntu operating system. A question we are often asked is, “why Linux?” That is, why are we using something other than a Microsoft Windows operating system? text/html 2009-04-13T22:18:33-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/faq?rev=1239686313&do=diff There are many reasons why Byteworks uses Ubuntu Linux on our Earn-A-Computer computers. Why Linux explains why. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Linux is an operating system; so is Microsoft XP; so is Mac OS X. text/html 2009-04-13T22:17:24-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/restore:faq?rev=1239686244&do=diff This page has been moved to faq text/html 2009-04-13T20:59:19-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/caleb_p:web_page_project?rev=1239681559&do=diff * Primary Designer : Caleb P * Instructors: Nathan N, Bill H. * Begin Date: December 8, 2007 Create “Web Presence” for Caleb's seasonal services business. Objective is to create a web page detailing services offered, and provide contact information. Web page will have a professional look, and be well organized. text/html 2009-04-08T21:49:49-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/2009-03_youth_class?rev=1239252589&do=diff Order USB Keys * Bill H. is on it! * Ensure that we have enough USB keys for upcoming class. * We try for $6-$7 USB keys. * E-mail Addresses * Before games are played, request usernames from the students for the e-mail addresses. * We should have the spreadsheet or printout available on the instructor's machine from when we enrolled students. text/html 2009-04-08T12:37:13-08:00 robert.citek http://wiki.bworks.org/clone.hda2sdx.ubuntu.sh?rev=1239219433&do=diff The code below clones an image onto a new drive by wiping the drive, partitioning it, laying down the image, and installing the grub boot loader. #!/bin/bash # (c) 2006 - Robert Citek # licensed under the GNU General Public License - http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt die () { echo -e "$1" read -n 1 -p "Press any key to exit ..." exit 1 } set -x usage="$0 [target_device [source_image]]" # set variables ## target_device drive=/dev/sda [ $1 ] && drive=$1 sfdisk -l $drive >& /dev/null ||… text/html 2009-04-07T22:02:05-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/partnership?rev=1239166925&do=diff * Same class schedule (6 classes, one per week) * Approximately 14 kids per class * Wednesday nights from 6-8 * Byteworks class materials will be used * Will put Byteworks logo in materials * Currently thinking about putting an official license on course materials (Creative Commons, or another more appropriate license) text/html 2009-04-05T12:23:45-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/eac_improvements?rev=1238959425&do=diff * Need better printouts of the Socratic method * Better definitions of terms (World Wide Web) * Better details * include the packets / routers live demo * Make laminated cards with the pieces of the picture. * Get a board where you can hang the pieces before/after being “sent” to the requestor. text/html 2009-04-01T17:29:59-08:00 nate http://wiki.bworks.org/eac_ubuntu_install_instructions?rev=1238632199&do=diff Official EAC Ubuntu install instructions. These specs were tested on a 600 MHz machine with 256 MB of RAM. There should be a usb key floating around the shop with the label “UBU”. That key has the installation scripts, and the Scratch tarball.