[ubuntu-uk] Starting an IT workshop

[Bea Groves]

Hi Andres!

I've taught adults for a long time (30 years) and there's a good rule: 
start from where they're already at. So find out as much as you can 
about what they already potentially know, and also what they'd like to 
be able to do. Then plan to at least deal with the aspirations that are 
practically achievable. If you can't find out beforehand, then go for 
something basic but enjoyable: using the Internet in Ubuntu is a good 
one, emphasising its secure nature and lack of viruses.

Get back to me if you need any help.

On 28/06/12 22:49, Andres 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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