/srv/irclogs.ubuntu.com/2009/05/10/#ubuntu-classroom.txt

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G__81hi everyone i am interested in being part of this team how do i join this team17:40
G__81and i am willing to take technical sessions for the ubuntu community17:40
G__81so any contact person for this ?17:41
MamarokG__81: check the wiki in the topic17:41
Mamarokand the mailing list17:41
G__81so is the ML open for everyone or does it require prior approval ?17:41
G__81i have been conducting some good sessions in fedora so i thought i could take up some here17:42
pleia2just join17:42
G__81and is it possible to take sessions during weekends ?17:43
pleia2G__81: the wiki page describes where we need volunteers, and how to submit classes17:43
pleia2the sessions are held whenever the instructers are available17:43
pleia2so then can be weekends, weekdays, whenever17:44
G__81oh ok thanks so can the sessions be on linux generally like doing something on Ubuntu for instance learning some kernel stuff etc17:44
G__81can those be taken up ?17:44
pleia2hm?17:44
G__81eg: setting up some simulation environment using ubuntu etc ?17:44
pleia2you'd like to do a class on that?17:44
G__81i could and i could also do something on the core kernel too17:45
G__81and code walkthroughs ..... in the kernel :) make people understand how the system works17:45
G__81testing up stream kernels .....etc17:46
pleia2ok, the wiki explains how to submit your class outlines, under the "submissions" link17:46
G__81i have done quite a few in fedora and they are interested in those so i thought i could do it here too17:46
G__81if you feel these are permissible17:46
pleia2alright :) please follow the submission procedure, preferably with links to the ones you did for fedora17:47
G__81ok pleia2 let me first subscribe to the list and then will post it :)17:47
pleia2G__81: great :)17:47
G__81i am new to Ubuntu community have been a fedora contributor and now thought of contributing to Ubuntu and i also contribute to other Upstream projects17:48
pleia2cool, we're glad to have you17:48
G__81i am new to the processes here i was just browsing some pages now and i saw a link in LP Ubuntu Classroom Management and then i came to know that there is something that exists here too17:48
G__81so became curious to join i first thought some ubuntu based distro or project which targets tools used in classes :)17:49
G__81seriously :)17:49
pleia2yeah, in Ubuntu "edubuntu" is the project that does that, primarily17:49
pleia2we're just IRC-based classes here :)17:50
G__81yeah i thought there is an other one :D17:50
G__81one more question do these classes happen once a month ?17:51
G__81coz thats how its in fedora17:51
pleia2nah, there are several classes a month by different individuals and teams17:51
pleia2you can see the schedule on the wiki17:51
G__81wonderful thats what i want :)17:51
G__81i have also applied for the LP class management17:52
pleia2ah, that one is actually a closed team for those of us coordinating the schedule17:52
G__81oh sorry didnt know that17:52
pleia2no problem :)17:52
G__81i thought its for everyone17:52
G__81but i am willing to coordinate it too :)17:53
G__81if you want me to :)17:53
pleia2nah, just management17:53
G__81oh17:53
G__81ok17:53
pleia2cool, get involved and we might bring you on board :)17:53
G__81pleia2 sorry to bother you one more question17:55
pleia2no bother, ask away :)17:55
G__81whats the strength that attends sessions17:55
pleia2strength? how many people?17:56
G__81yes17:56
pleia2depends on the topic17:56
pleia2could be just two people show up, could be a dozen or more17:56
G__81ok but how do ppl know that i am gonna take a session17:56
G__81coz there are many LUGs how does the message get reached17:56
G__81?17:56
pleia2we post about it to the classroom mailing list, advertise in ubuntu weekly news, put it on the fridge calendar17:57
G__81Wow......17:57
G__81let me add my first class on next weekend17:57
G__81Sunday17:57
G__81will update the wiki and let you know17:58
G__81in few minutes17:58
pleia2can you please follow the submissions guidelines?17:58
pleia2https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Classroom/Submissions17:58
pleia2you don't just add yourself to the wki :)17:58
G__81oh good you told me i thought of editing the wiki and adding it to the wiki :) so i will have to send an email to the list right ?17:59
pleia2if you're part of a trusted team or you've done classes for us in the past, it's fine to add yourself, but since you're a new instructor we'll need to have a look at your propsal and notes18:00
pleia2can't just have anyone coming in here and teaching random things to people ;) we want some quality control18:00
pleia2so yes, follow the Submissions guidelines above, it tells you what you need to mail to the list18:00
G__81hmmm...... good so now should i send an intro mail to the list first and then add this or how is it done18:00
pleia2that link tells you what to do18:01
G__81so can i give links to my previous sessions ?18:07
pleia2G__81: yep, include them in your submission18:08
G__81dates are not required thats what the wiki says18:08
pleia2once we review your submission we an discuss when you want to host your classes18:09
pleia2s/an/can18:09
G__81i am gonna give a list of topics review it and let me know18:09
pleia2sounds good18:09
G__81you dont have to pick one of those we can schedule all of them at appropriate times :)18:10
pleia2that works18:10
G__81so which means the Presentation subject line cannot state the subject because i am gonna give you a list :)18:11
pleia2just put "Presentation Submission" :)18:12
G__81ok done sent18:20
G__81review it and let me know your feedback18:20
G__81now i got to go need to fix some bugs and push it :) so cya18:20
G__81have a nice day :)18:21
pleia2you too18:21
G__81so can i expect a reply by tom?18:21
pleia2your email hasn't even hit my inbox ;)18:22
G__81:)18:22
G__81lol18:22
G__81ok fine take your time18:22
G__81cya and let me know your inputs/suggestions18:22
G__81cya18:22
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