PLUG Training

[Jim]

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On Friday 24 May 2002 11:15, you wrote:
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> My conclusion is that we should plan a curriculum starting
> with some basic scripting, to avoid folks being left behind
> in the Admin courses; then address Debian installation and
> configuration; then more administration subjects, then into
> the network stuff.  We will stay in touch with interested
> parties and try to adjust the times and locations to fit
> those who will attend each session.  And rather than worrying
> about pulling together a whole curriculum, we should agree
> on the basics and then go with the specific sub-topics.
> We can stay busy on an on-going basis with some of this
> material.
>
> I'm assuming that those responding are not the only ones
> who might attend sessions, and that the proportion of
> interests roughly represents Who We Are.
>
> A strong geographical problem indicates to me that we should
> plan long, meaty sessions to make travel worth while.
> Also, if we can find a central (Downtown) location, that
> may make it possible to gather critical mass.  But if we
> consult all who express interest, we may find a time and
> place that works for everyone.

I agree with both the curriculum outline and the location preference.  The 
only drawback to a central location might be the unwillingness of an 
instructor to travel that far.   Sessions lasting more than2 hours in the 
evening or more than 4 hours on a Saturday could prove burdensome and 
counterproductive.
>
> I exclude "installation" and "configure" from the summary.
> Interested parties should attend the SCC installfest in June;
> drag a machine to a meeting (by pre-arrangement) to get
> help; and/or solicit the traditional 1:1 on-site Linux
> install tutoring via the discuss list.

We should be doing an orientation to Linux introductory session for those 
people who are having Linux installed on their machines at the Install Fest.  
Hopefully these people will start using Linux, not just telling their friends 
and neighbors and co-workers that they have Linux installed.  As such, we 
should make sure that they know how to make the changes necessary to connect 
to the Internet, how to send and receive mail, and how to use a browser.  
After that, maybe we open up the floor and ask what else THEY want to be able 
to do.
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As far as recruiting instructors and developing and coordinating a 
curriculum, I leave that in the hands of those more capable than I.  
- -- 
Jim

Freedom is worth protecting

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