Hello all,

We have 6 computers which are ready for new homes!! Only problem is we do not have any monitors to go with them.  If you live in Virginia and have a monitor you would like to part with..  Give us a shout!  [email protected]

Mark

Today I checked my mailbox and to my surprise there was a package addressed to me.  I brought the package in, opened it, and found it contained a laptop hard drive.  Someone had bought a hard drive that was on the Computer Equipment for Kids Amazon Wish List. There was no note in the package to tell me who purchased the drive so I'm sending out a THANK YOU to EVERYONE!!!!!!  The response I have received about the Computer Equipment for Kids Program has been mind blowing and I look forward to expanding this program into new areas over the next few months. 

Happy Easter

Mr. Bartlett

I've delivered about 3 computers in the last week, I would like to thank everyone who has donated time and equipment to this effort. If anyone knows of any non-profit organizations which need computer equipment for a training/learning lab please send them my way.  I have about 6 workstations that need a home.

Thanks
Bartlett

Finally got around to creating a flyer for the Computer Equipment for Kids program.  If you are a teacher, therapist, baby sitter in Norther Virgina please print this flyer out and show it to someone (principal, helper at daycare center, youth leader, etc).  I have a few machines that are ready for a new home. 

The Computer Equipment for Kids Program now has a new logo!  Big thank you to Mike Bartlett for designing it.

I currently have 4 computers that are ready to roll out the door, if you know any families with children in K-8 Grade in need of a computer please drop me a line: [email protected]

Last week I had the pleasure to give a couple of computers to the Opportunities For Change program.  Opportunities for Change helps ex-offenders gain the skills needed to rejoin and become successful in society.  Some of the major components of the OforC program:

• Skills training in entrepreneurship (communication skills; computer training; basic business skills, and financial management).

• Continuation support: substance and drug abuse programming
• Ongoing spiritual guidance and counseling
• Revenue production: OFC will have several revenue-producing enterprises (farm operations; refurbished computer sales; auto repair/resale; painting/drywall repair and other minor home improvement; wholesale nursery; landscape services; country store outlet; call-center; clean power generation, and manufacturing of wholesale/retail goods)
• Money earned (3 to 6 months of living expenses) will be held in each participant’s savings account. Rationale: 72% of repeat offenders are due to lack of support structure; skills; family support or financial resources to re-establish position in community.
• Each program participant will have up to 1/8 acre plot for self-sufficient produce growing and selling of same to local community. Rationale: Gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience
• Outreach: Local community interface to build solid relations and confidence

Edward Collum the Executive Director of Opportunities for Change is doing a great job and I commend him on his ongoing selfless work!

Bartlett

Hello all,

Hopefully everyone is GREAT and gearing up for this holiday season.  While you are out buying new gadgets (tablets, laptops, computers, etc) remember your old devices can be used by someone else!  The Computer Equipment for Kids Program will take all your old USABLE gadgets (tablets, laptops, computers, etc), refurbish them (which includes formatting/clearing the data off the device), and distribute them to K-6 graders who are in need.

I am currently working on getting the "Computer Equipment for Kids Program" turned into an official "Non-Profit" organization so I can accept donations directly to purchase computer equipment. 

If you have anything you wish to donate PLEASE contact me: [email protected].  Please 'share' this out, the more eyes the more donations.

Happy Holidays!
Bartlett

PS. The Computer Equipment for Kids Program is ALWAYS looking for donations, especially the following:

• Workstations
• Laptops
• Monitors
• Keyboards
• Mouse
• Speakers
  

Hello all,

I recently received a very kind donation of 16 workstations.  The only problem I have is the hard drives have been removed (donations came from a government contractor) so I am in dire need of HARD DRIVES.  These specific workstations take SATA HARD DRIVES.  If you don't know what a SATA drive is read this entry on WIKIPEDIA.  If you have any SATA drives around which you would like to donate please contact me ([email protected]) and I'll setup the shipping if necessary.  Thanks!!!

Bartlett

I am building a list of great Learning Sites for Kids...  Please let me know which ones your kids use!   Here is what I have so far.

List of Learning Sites

https://scratch.mit.edu/​  -  ​With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.
Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.


https://quizlet.com/ - "Quizlet’s free study tools are used by millions of students and teachers every day in every country of the world (196 if you’re counting) – from grade school to grad school to language learners to vocational students. We build learning tools that let any level student improve their performance immediately."

http://www.khanacademy.org/ - "Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content."

http://www.dreambox.com/ - "is PreK-8 math solution driven by a technology that's as unique as the students and educators who need it, love it, and use it to go to the next level."

http://www.abcya.com/kindergarten_computers.htm
http://sheppardsoftware.com/
http://pbskids.org/games/
http://www.abcmouse.com/

https://www.novainfosec.com/2013/03/11/teaching-kids-about-infosec/

If you know any kids (Grades K-6) who need computers please let me know.  I am sitting on a bunch of computers which are ready to roll out the door.  Anyone in the Northern Virginia area can request a computer, please contact me at [email protected].

Thanks!
Bartlett