EAST Basics
What does the acronym "EAST" originally stand for
Environmental and Spatial Technology
n which decade was the EAST program first established?
1990s (1995 specifically)
Name one type of technology EAST students use, like 3D printing or virtual reality.
e.g., GIS, CAD, 3D printing, virtual reality—any one works
EAST projects aim to solve problems in these local areas where students live.
Communities
EAST students don’t just follow instructions; they take this role in their projects
Lead (or student-led)
n which U.S. state did the EAST Initiative begin
Arkansas
What is the name of the high school where EAST was first implemented?
Greenbrier High School
What does "GIS" stand for, a tool commonly used in EAST projects?
Geographic Information Systems
What type of projects do EAST students create—selfish ones or ones that help others
Service projects (ones that help others)
What color is prominently featured in the EAST Initiative’s logo?
Blue
What type of learning does EAST emphasize, where students lead their own projects?
Project-based learning
Who founded the EAST program in 1995?
Tim Stephenson
EAST students use this software for designing buildings or objects, abbreviated as "CAD."
Computer-Aided Design
Over how many schools across the U.S. currently participate in the EAST program?
Over 250
EAST holds an annual event called this, where students showcase their projects.
EAST Conference
What is the primary goal of EAST—to empower these individuals through technology
Students
EAST was initially created to engage this group of students, considered "at-risk.
At-risk students
What cutting-edge tech, often used for immersive experiences, is part of EAST’s toolkit?
Virtual reality
EAST encourages students to develop this skill, vital for analyzing and solving problems
Critical thinking
Unlike traditional classes, EAST doesn’t rely heavily on this teaching method with textbooks.
Lectures
EAST is overseen by an organization classified as this type of entity, focused on education.
Nonprofit
In what city is the EAST Initiative’s headquarters located today?
Little Rock
EAST provides students with tools typically reserved for these individuals, not amateurs.
Professionals
Name one state, besides Arkansas, where EAST programs are active
Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana
EAST’s founder started the program partly because he saw students bored with this “standard” approach
Traditional education