on 8/7/03 6:15 PM, human being at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> the question about software reminded me of a long-held
> wish for the role of recycled computers (especially MACs)
> in schools, as donated hardware, and with the compatible
> software needed also donated by companies or groups,
> to bring the arts back into school programs, even if it is
> through computers, and one at a time, instead of fleets.
>
> this is because an old computer such as a Mac OS 8-9
> system has a lot of afterlife potential, especially for the
> children who can relate to computers already in this way.
> with a MIDI synthesizer, sound editor and mixer, a music
> tutor (musician, composer, technical person) may turn an
> old machine into a CD-creating orchestra.
>
> with a digital camera, and photoshop-light (elements) it
> could become a dark room and photo-album creating
> platform. with video, an old (computer) school editor
> for the year book CD-rom insert, else, the school paper
> may have an editing station.
>
> with painting tools, such as Painter or other software,
> along with a Wacom digital tablet (available by the
> dozen, probably resale for 10.00 USD from 300 for
> the same price new, for USB versus serial connection)
> a 'drawing studio' is fully available, again with tutors
> who may be able to volunteer an hour or more a week
> to help keep the arts in the schools, in whatever way
> and capacity possible.
>
> it may depend on software, hardware, and connecting
> it to people who know such skills and can also teach
> or tutor in some respect, and yet this is, to me, a great
> opportunity to turn what is otherwise trash into treasure.
>
> companies may donate outdated software, hardware,
> and a network of people (volunteers, etc) could also
> be created to help this mentorship network. an idea...
> which, to share it just with artists or curators or another
> group is to limit it to one interpretation. maybe everyone
> would have some role. curious if others find it of interest.
> thanks. brian
>
> brian thomas carroll: research-design-development
> architecture, education, electromagnetism
> http://www.electronetwork.org/bc/
>
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Brian:
I appreciate your letter.
Do you mind if I post it on my website?
Thanks for the ideas.
Don Blake
Owner,
Northwest Presentation
http://www.northwestpresentation.com/
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