Proposed - An Open House and/or panel on Ubuntu in Schools next month

[Danny Piccirillo]

This sounds like a good opportunity to advocate Ubuntu to schools

I think we should jump in :)

On 10/9/07, Michael Selva <mselva at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Since we have two big events coming up in the next month--the FOSS
> Camp & the Developer Summit--I think this would be an opportune time
> for a public event that shines the spotlight on Ubuntu in schools.
>
> I am a teacher and resident techie at an elementary school in
> Watertown, and we've just converted our computer lab from windows xp
> to Ubuntu. The principal is delighted that we are among the first
> Mass. schools to do so, and she is interested in publicizing it.
>
> Ubuntu also stands to gain from such publicity, since its very
> existence is unknown to most school administrators.  I believe that a
> public demonstration of its capabilities in a school setting might
> win over some new converts, especially in public schools.  If this
> event were to include a presentation by Mark Shuttleworth and/or
> other major players, we might attract some reporters from local
> papers, TV stations, and trade publications.
>
> Since I am quite new to the Ubuntu community, I really need some help
> making this happen.  I am waiting for a response from Mr.
> Shuttleworth's office regarding his possible participation.
>
> Meanwhile, is there an official Ubuntu or Canonical Public Relations
> department?  Are there local folks involved with the planning &
> logistics for the FOSS Camp & the Summit?
>
> Any suggestions, leads, and comments would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
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> MICHAEL SELVA
> Technology Specialist
> Saint Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
> 47 Nichols Avenue
> Watertown, MA 02472
> phone: 617-605-7429
> email: ms at ssaes.org
> URL: http://baronselva.edublogs.org
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