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University of Kansas
Four Directions
Site Visit Summary
September 97 through June 98
Sept 9-11, 1997
Santa Clara Day School
KU Personnel: Brian Newberry
Purpose of Visit: Initial Site Visit
Other Information: Provided support to Coordinator Robin Rodar in correcting problems with
several computers. Discussed ways that technology could augment the school garden project
that could be used to enhance the curricular uses of the garden. Evaluated the state of
network wiring. Estimated the networkability of existing computers in place at the school.
Many of the computers in place in classrooms at Santa Clara were deemed not worth
networking due to age. Discussed requirements for computers to be on a network with Robin
Rodar.
Sept 14-20, 1997
Oneida
Marty
KU Personnel: Brian Newberry
Purpose of Visit: Initial Site Visit
Other Information: At Oneida toured the garden project and discussed ways to use
technology to share information about the activities there. These included having students
do research in the garden, creating resources (HyperStudio, Web, etc.) to educate the
community about the value of healthy diets and how to do a garden. Worked with several
staff members in an exploration of the 4D site using a dial up connection in place in the
Turtle School library. Presented information about the Four Directions project.
At Marty, dealt with several computer problems in the gifted computer lab. Estimated the
networkability of the infrastructure. Marty consists of several older buildings which I
did not expect the BIA to network as Marty is constructing a new high school facility.
Discussed the networking plans for the new building with the construction manager.
Sept 26-Oct 5, 1997
Lummi
KU Personnel: Ron Aust
Purpose of Visit: To provide support with developing the technology integration goals,
strategy and timelines for 1998 and to assist in defining and preparing Lummi's 4D team
for the 4D summer institute held during July 1998 at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Oct 5-11, 1997
Rockpoint
Cottonwood
KU Personnel: Brian Newberry
Purpose of Visit: Initial Site Visit
Other Information: At Rockpoint discussed the 4D intranet resources, loaded it onto an
existing intranet server. Toured the computer graphics lab and examined a number of
projects done by students. These were shown by Leona. Toured the old dorm that was slated
for renovation and made some recommendations about networking.
At Cottonwood loaded HyperStudio on several computers and provided basic instruction on
its use.
Oct 13-16, 1997
Takini
KU Personnel: Bob, Brian and ChiaChee
Purpose of Visit: To assist Takini in the production of presentation for TelEd
Other Information: Worked with Ben Rhodd on a cosmology project. Worked with two groups of
students on producing resources based on the information provided by Mr. Rhodd and by KU
Staff on the solar system. This was for a comparison study that Takini was doing for their
presentation.
Oct 19-25, 1997
Hannahville
KU Personnel: Bob Isaacson
Purpose of Visit: To provide NetMeeting Support
Other Information: Set up Internet collaboration sessions with Ahfachkee.
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Jan 30-Feb 11, 1998
Seba
Dilcon
Cottonwood
Rock Point
Laguna Middle
Laguna Elem.
To Austin
KU Personnel: Bob Isaacson
Purpose of Visit: To help prepare Summer Institute Plans
Other Information:
Feb 16-17, 1998
Takini
KU Personnel: Brian Newberry
Purpose of Visit: To help prepare Summer Institute Plan
Other Information: Discussed the "timsela" (sp) unit that was proposed. Worked
with Coordinator Candice Hollowhorn and the Takini 4D team on designing a Summer Institute
plan that focused on ethnobotany and the timsela plant.
March 4-8, 1998
Ahfachkee-Quarterly Meeting
KU Personnel: Brian Newberry
Purpose of Visit: Quarterly Report
Other Information: Distributed the Four Directions CD. Repaired network patch panel under
the direction of Gene Lott.
April 26-29, 1998
Cottonwood
KU Personnel: Bob Isaacson, Brian Newberry
Purpose of Visit: Net Day
Other Information: Set up equipment and installed software in preparation for Net Day.
Solved several network problems to ensure that Net Day activities succeeded. Demonstrated
First Class, Web Browsing, and HyperStudio for community members, staff, and students.
May 29-June 6, 1998
Hannahville
KU Personnel: Bob Isaacson
Purpose of Visit: To begin exploring the use of Real Audio for Language Instruction.
Other Information:
June 3-June 6, 1998
Oneida
KU Personnel: Brian Newberry
Purpose of Visit: To present Four Directions and work on Summer Institute plan
Other Information: Along with Shelly Valdez did a presentation for a large assembly of
staff members. Was interviewed by a local reporter and discussed the Four Directions
project. Worked with staff and community members in the culture Mac lab assisting with
HyperStudio and web page production. Worked with two PC support personnel to load software
on the 4D purchased Dell computer. Discussed the use of FrontPage and other software for
web development with PC support personnel.
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