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STEAM Space Facilitation

Ends: Fri. and Sat. @ 8:30 PM

Encourage people who engage with the STEAM space to find out more: https://goo.gl/wxYmda

Friday Times Facilitator(s) Saturday Times Facilitator(s)
12:00 – 1:00 Nathan Botts, Jenny Madruga Chavez 12:00 – 1:00 Nathan Botts, Jenny Madruga Chavez
1:00 – 2:00 Jared O’leary & Jenny Madruga Chavez 1:00 – 2:00 Jared O’leary & Jenny Madruga Chavez
2:00 – 2:30 Nathan Botts, Jenny Madruga Chavez 2:00 – 2:30 Nathan Botts, Jenny Madruga Chavez
3:00 – 4:00 Jared O’Leary (Jenny Madruga Chavez  3:30 – 4:00) 3:00 – 4:00 Jared O’Leary & (Jenny Madruga Chavez 3:30 – 4:00)
4:10 – 5:00 Nathan Botts, Jenny Madruga Chavez 4:10 – 5:00 Nathan Botts, Jenny Madruga Chavez
5:10 – 5:30 Jenny Madruga, Jared O’Leary 5:10 – 5:30 Jenny Madruga, Jared O’Leary
5:30 – 6:10 Jenny Madruga Chavez, Jared O’Leary 5:30 – 6:10 Jenny Madruga Chavez, Jared O’Leary
7:30 – 8:30 Jenny Madruga Chavez, Michael Ferraro 7:30 – 8:30 Jenny Madruga Chavez, Michael Ferraro

SetUp

  • You will have access to 2 round tables (1 with chairs)
  • Each Round Table will have a surge protector & extension cord going to an electric box near the glass windows
  • Each Table will have a small portable speaker w ⅛ to ⅛ cord attached to the laptop
  • Tables will also share: Canvases and some paper, Electric paint, Copper Tape, Aluminum foil, Some brushes, Scissors, Pencils #2, color, and 6b for conductive drawing, Crayons for kids, Construction paper, Glue sticks
  • We have a sterilite storage box for the devices when they are not in use
  • We will have a sterilite storage box for the art supplies when not in use
  • Laptop stand for coding & programming music
  • Headphone 5-way splitter & 2 headphones

Facilitation Guidelines and Resources

General Facilitation Guidelines

  • Keep equipment in storage bin until it is needed based on the time slots
  • Keep art supplies in storage bin until it is needed based on the time slots
  • You will have one laptop per table for using with Ableton or for touchboard files
  • Use an Ableton or SoundPlant file that is pre-set to work with the Makey Makey
  • Let people know about the website https://evantobias.net/weareallmusical

For info during Spark

For info and resources after Spark for people who want to know or do more
If people have questions about the event or seem like they might want to collaborate have them chat with me at the festival or send me an email at [email protected]

Makey Makey (Nathan, Jenny, Jared)

  • 3 makey makey devices will be set on tables along with a variety of conductive materials ranging from everyday metal items to pieces of fruit.
  • Two of the Makey makeys will be paired with a laptop to access and trigger audio samples.
  • The third can be worked with and swapped out with another one to try different interactive “instruments”
  • We are preparing a Spark MakeyMakey Ableton File for you to use with the Makey Makey
  • Use the “Spark MakeyMakey Ableton File
  • Use one of the Makey Makeys that is pre-set for people to engage with
    Use the other Makey Makey to allow people to create their own instrument
    Depending on your comfort level, use Ableton or Soundplant for people to make their instrument
    We will have a set of preloaded sounds for you to use with both

LittleBits Synth Kit (Nathan, Jenny, Jared)

Take a look at this set of resources for the littleBits to become comfortable

  • 2 littlebits synth kits will be set on tables or low stone walls with small – mid size speakers (no computer is needed) for people to explore.
  • Simply let people play around with the little bits — use the portable speakers if amplification is needed.
  • Guide when needed.
  • Let people know about the landing page, which has links to resources

BareConductive Touch Board (Nathan & Jenny)

Resources coming soon

Interactive art

  • Display on or near the low stone walls during makey makey, littlebits and coding time slots
  • Use at tables during bareconductive touchboard time slots
  • 1 open touchboard will be used in conjunction with BareCondutive Paint, copper tape, aluminum foil, soft graphite pencils, crayons, construction paper, etc. for people to create interactive musical art.
  • Help people learn about the possibilities of the touchboard and conductive paint and other conductive materials through their art and play.
  • If possible, help participants record their own sounds for interaction with their art instruments.
  • When recording is not possible – use the bank of sounds on the SD card

Coding and Programming Music (Jared O’Leary)

  • 1 laptop on a laptop stand with headphones will be used to invite people to create and perform music through coding and programming with systems such Scratch and Sonic pi.
  • Jared will facilitate this. Assume that we will NOT have internet access. (a desktop version of Scratch is available)
  • Inviting people to engage
  • Let people explore but guide when you think it will be helpful

General Facilitation Advice

  • Give demos to people to help them out
  • It is often appropriate for you to play as well – this will help people feel comfortable
  • Model
  • Encourage collaboration
  • Ask people what they are curious about

See the main set of resources for information on inclusion and accessability

Breakdown @ 8:30 PM [Michael & Jenny]
& whoever is still in the area

  • 2 Laptops go into backpacks (Evan’s car)
  • Portable speakers in (STEAM space box)
  • Makey Makey (3 kits) in (STEAM space box)
  • Little bits (2 kits) in (STEAM space box)
  • Storyboard w 2 touchboards – goes with Jenny Chavez
  • Interactive drum w 1 touchboard – ???
  • Bareconductive touchboard (1) – in (STEAM space box)
  • All art supplies in (E. Tobias art supplies box)
  • Laptop stand
  • (Friday) goes in pile with other equipment
  • (Saturday) in Michael’s car
  • Headphones in (headphone box)
  • Headphone splitters in STEAM space box
  • STEAM space box & E. Tobias art supplies box go in Evan’s car