Newbie Wurkshop

[Dave Sullivan]

I was considering that instead of trying to wing it based on people's
input at the workshop, there might be a field on the sign-up sheet for
suggestions of topics to cover, and/or a small blurb about the attendees
experience. That way we can get a general idea of what people need to
know, and what they already know. I don't wanna be teaching grade 6 math
to a bunch of grade 12s if you know what I mean. Or vice versa!

What do you think?

Also! I have modified the linuxcaffe hot chocolate and released it under
the GPL... see comment on the linuxcaffe hot chocolate page! It is
absolutely delicious!


On Sun, 2006-11-12 at 15:35 -0500, David J Patrick wrote:
> On 12/11/06, Chris Blythe <cblythe at xris.ca> wrote:
> > Hey!
> >
> > Last night's workshop was great! Thanks to everyone for their very
> > valuable input regarding all things Ubuntu. Thanks to the LinuxCaffe
> > for the great ambiance and good-stuff. And thanks to the Ubuntu.ca
> > folks for pulling it all off! Well done.
> 
> agreed ! very nice ! Dave Sullivan and I are talking about making
> New2Ubunu a regular thing, say monthly ?
> 
> Ideas for improvements;
> 1) a really easy to use sign-up process, and sign up sheet printed out.
> 2) tested demo equipment
> 3) a clear way to handle the "too many experts" problem. maybe raised
> hands ? maybe experts can save their additions for the "post workshop
> discussion".
> 4) topics outlined in advance, and printouts available for attendants.
> 5) better seating arrangement (I think I got it worked out for a cozy 16)
> 
> and maybe even a $5 flat fee for workshop, printouts, coffee, water
> and a snack ?
> 
> thanks again to the delightful dozen, if you are so inclined, comments
> left on the http://www.linuxcaffe.ca/node/784 page would help
> communicate the experience to folks considering future New2Ubuntu
> Workshops.
> 
> mucos gracias,
> djp
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Dave Sullivan
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