[ubuntu-uk] Starting an IT workshop

[Tony Pursell]

You could start here:

http://www.ukonlinecentres.com/

I think one of the key things is to start with things that will really get
people interested, e.g online shopping or using Skype to see loved ones
living far away.

Tony

On 28 June 2012 22:49, Andres <andresmp at gmail.com> wrote:

> **
> I have just been to a local neighbourhood community [0] meeting and
> thought ann IT workshop would help out. The group already does workshops
> relating to gardening, bicycle maintenance and such.
>
> My question is: how do I propose it in your experience?
> What I have for the moment is an old laptop,
> I would like to order a bunch ubuntu CDs if I can to hand out
> I know my way around computers but I'm not a professional but I think I
> have a lot of patience explaining IT stuff to children and adults.
> I like talking to people about using libreoffice instead of MS office,
> ubuntu instead of windows,...
> The community can offer an enclosed place "The little House" or the
> library. Both can take about 10 people.
>
> Would it be best to start with something simple? or look alliance with
> some other community that already exists and are looking for a place to do
> some sort of mini workshop. This is what they did with the bicycle
> workshop.
>
> So I was asked to source some info to take back to the meeting for next
> month. Can someone point me in the right direction?
>
> [0] http://www.hamunitedgroup.org.uk
>
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