Newbie Wurkshop

[Dave Sullivan]

First Saturday of each month sounds awesome for me... if we start
pushing it out and advertising it the month before, we'll be sure to
fill to capacity and have everything worked out nicely with time to
spare!

On Sun, 2006-11-12 at 16:34 -0500, David J Patrick wrote:
> On 12/11/06, Dave Sullivan <dave at dave-sullivan.com> wrote:
> > 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?
> Great idea !
> How about setting aside the first Saturday of each month for New2Ubuntu ?
> >
> > 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!
> 
> ALRIGHT !
> >
> >
> > 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
> > > --
> > > djp at linuxcaffe.ca
> > > www.linuxcaffe.ca
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> > > Toronto, M6G 3A5,
> > > (416) 534-2116
> > >
> > --
> > Dave Sullivan
> > dave at dave-sullivan.com
> > www.dave-sullivan.com
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> djp at linuxcaffe.ca
> www.linuxcaffe.ca
> geek chic and caffe cachet
> 326 Harbord Street,
> Toronto, M6G 3A5,
> (416) 534-2116
> 
-- 
Dave Sullivan
dave at dave-sullivan.com
www.dave-sullivan.com
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