Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting an IT workshop

2012-06-30 Thread 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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting an IT workshop

2012-06-30 Thread Andres Muniz
- Mensaje original - 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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting an IT workshop

2012-06-30 Thread Daniel Case
On 1 July 2012 00:58, Andres Muniz andre...@gmail.com wrote: 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. I've done this before, a good demo of this that students seem

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting an IT workshop

2012-06-29 Thread alan c
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting an IT workshop

2012-06-28 Thread 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 andre...@gmail.com wrote: ** I have

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting an IT workshop

2012-06-28 Thread Rob Beard
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