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We are organizing a weekend long list of events focusing on tools and applications in and around Fedora. All classes will be held in irc @ #fedora-classroom in irc.freenode.net.  If you are not familiar with irc, see [[Communicate/IRCHowTo | the Fedora IRC HowTo ]].
'''Upcoming Classes'''


Have a look at the list below, if there is not a session, you'd like to see, please suggest it and we'll do our best to accommodate the request.
These are the classes that are scheduled currently. Make sure and check the UTC time and date for the class you wish to attend.


=== The Current Timeline ===
Find out your [http://www.thetimenow.com/time-zone-converter.php local time].


This timeline is currently in Draft modePick a time you would like to present and add your name to the list. We'll contact you the day before so leave your contact information as well.
<!-- Please leave an example line if you are removing the last remaining class so others can follow the same format -->
{|
|- style="color: white; background-color: #204c80; font-weight: bold"
| '''Date''' || '''Time (UTC)''' || '''Class topic and Instructor'''
|-
| YYYY-MM-DD  || HH:MM UTC || Example class - [[User:Ardchoille42|Ian MacGregor]]
|}
 
 
=== Introduction ===
 
The Fedora Classroom is a project to teach interested users of Fedora how to better use, understand and manage their Distribution. Currently, All classes are held on IRC in the '''#fedora-classroom''' on irc.freenode.netIf you are not familiar with IRC, see [[Communicate/IRCHowTo | the Fedora IRC HowTo ]].
 
If there is a session you would like to see, please suggest it and we'll do our best to accommodate the request.
 
=== Mailing list ===
 
For discussion and feedback or to sign up to teach a class, use the Classroom mailing list at:
 
https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/classroom
 
=== Help wanted ===
 
If you would like to help out the Fedora Classroom effort, we are currently looking for assistance in several areas.
Please see the [[ Classroom Help Wanted ]] page for various roles. Currently, these community members have volunteered:
 
* '''[[ Classroom Help Wanted#Instructors|Instructors]]:''' [[User:Ankursinha| Ankur Sinha 'FranciscoD']], [[User:linuxmodder|Corey Sheldon 'linuxmodder' ]]
* '''[[ Classroom Help Wanted#Instructor Recruiters|Instructor recruiters]]:''' [[User:Ankursinha| Ankur Sinha 'FranciscoD']], [[User:linuxmodder| Corey Sheldon 'linuxmodder' ]],[[User:Skamath| Sachin S. Kamath (skamath)]]
* '''[[ Classroom Help Wanted#Emcee|Emcee]]:''' [[User:linuxmodder|Corey Sheldon 'linuxmodder']]
 
=== Classroom etiquette ===
The purpose of the classroom is to provide instruction about a specific topic. As such, it is beneficial for classroom sessions to adhere to a certain standard. Please try to adhere to the following during sessions:
 
* Keep in mind that classroom sessions may be logged
* Adhere to teacher instructions regarding questions and input
* Avoid unnecessary actions, nick changes and away messages
* Avoid off-topic conversation
 
The point is to help maintain a classroom environment that promotes learning while avoiding extraneous content.


(Note: Check out [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html?year=2008&month=12&day=6&p1=195&p2=179&p3=1038&p4=47 The World Clock Meeting Planner] for timezone syncing.)
=== Teaching a class ===


{| border="1"
If you would like to teach a class on any Fedora related topic, please mail an introduction of yourself and outline of your proposed class to the classroom mailing list. Some things to keep in mind:
|-
 
| '''Time (UTC)''' || ''' November 8''' || '''November 9'''  
* '''We recommend sessions be approximately 90 minutes''' This allows for an hour long session and enough time for questions and answers.
|-
* Make sure you know your subject and know where to point students who wish more detailed information.
| [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=20&min=0&sec=0&p1=0 20:00 UTC] || [[User:Herlo | Clint Savage]] - SELinux Basics || [[User:Kevin | Kevin Fenzi]] - Firewall Basics
* Note at the beginning of your class if you would like students to ask questions as you go, or would prefer them to wait until the end.
|-
* Remember that typing is slower than talking in front of a class or speaking on a phone call, so keep in mind you will not cover as much on IRC.
| [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=21&min=0&sec=0&p1=0 21:00 UTC] || [[User:Jstanley | Jon Stanley]] - An introduction to Bugzilla || [[User:Kanarip | Jeroen van Meeuwen]] - Creating a Fedora Remix
 
|-
(Note: Check out [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html?year=2008&month=12&day=6&p1=195&p2=179&p3=1038&p4=47 The World Clock Meeting Planner] for time zone syncing.)
| [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=22&min=0&sec=0&p1=0 22:00 UTC] || [[User:Pfrields | Paul W. Frields]] - Beginner's guide to getting involved || A class by someone
 
|-
=== Suggest a class ===
| [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=23&min=0&sec=0&p1=0 23:00 UTC] || [[User:Ivazquez | Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams]] - Packaging and You || [[User:Kanarip | Jeroen van Meeuwen]] - Configuration Management using Puppet
 
|}
If there is something you'd like to see during Fedora-Classroom sessions, let us know below, or mail your suggestions to the mailing list. If you are working actually on a draft to give a class, share with us and reach potential contributors to help you!
 
 
'''Development tools and process'''
 
 
'''Desktop user basics'''
 
 
'''Graphic Art:'''
 
 
'''System Administration and Security:'''
 
 
'''Coding'''
 
 
'''Miscellaneous'''
 
(or, i don't know where to put this. Please clarify some obscure acronyms --Tezcatl 18:32, 20 January 2011 (UTC))
 
=== Classroom archives ===


==== Upcoming Classes (Tentative) ====
This is a list of the previous Fedora Classroom sessions. Each session includes links to minutes and full logs.
If you can't make the current classes, these might be a good match for you, the times and dates are different and so will the classes. If you wish to present a class and the above list is full, add your name here and the class you'd like to teach.


{| border="1"
|-
| '''Time (UTC)''' || ''' December 6''' || '''December 7'''
|-
| [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=12&min=0&sec=0&p1=0 12:00 UTC] || A great class goes here || A great class goes here
|-
| [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=13&min=0&sec=0&p1=0 13:00 UTC] || A great class goes here || A great class goes here
|-
| [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=14&min=0&sec=0&p1=0 14:00 UTC] || A great class goes here || A great class goes here
|-
| [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=15&min=0&sec=0&p1=0 15:00 UTC] || A great class goes here || A great class goes here
|}


=== Suggest a Class ===
Classroom sessions for the years:


If there is something you'd like to see during Fedora-Classroom sessions, let us know below
* [[Archive:Classroom_archive_2011|2011]]
* [[Archive:Classroom_archive_2010|2010]]
* [[Archive:Classroom_archive_2009|2009]]
* [[Archive:Classroom_archive_2008|2008]]


* Replace me with a suggestion.
[[Category:Classroom]]
[[Category:Fedora_School]]

Revision as of 15:34, 20 March 2017

Upcoming Classes

These are the classes that are scheduled currently. Make sure and check the UTC time and date for the class you wish to attend.

Find out your local time.

Date Time (UTC) Class topic and Instructor
YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM UTC Example class - Ian MacGregor


Introduction

The Fedora Classroom is a project to teach interested users of Fedora how to better use, understand and manage their Distribution. Currently, All classes are held on IRC in the #fedora-classroom on irc.freenode.net. If you are not familiar with IRC, see the Fedora IRC HowTo .

If there is a session you would like to see, please suggest it and we'll do our best to accommodate the request.

Mailing list

For discussion and feedback or to sign up to teach a class, use the Classroom mailing list at:

https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/classroom

Help wanted

If you would like to help out the Fedora Classroom effort, we are currently looking for assistance in several areas. Please see the Classroom Help Wanted page for various roles. Currently, these community members have volunteered:

Classroom etiquette

The purpose of the classroom is to provide instruction about a specific topic. As such, it is beneficial for classroom sessions to adhere to a certain standard. Please try to adhere to the following during sessions:

  • Keep in mind that classroom sessions may be logged
  • Adhere to teacher instructions regarding questions and input
  • Avoid unnecessary actions, nick changes and away messages
  • Avoid off-topic conversation

The point is to help maintain a classroom environment that promotes learning while avoiding extraneous content.

Teaching a class

If you would like to teach a class on any Fedora related topic, please mail an introduction of yourself and outline of your proposed class to the classroom mailing list. Some things to keep in mind:

  • We recommend sessions be approximately 90 minutes This allows for an hour long session and enough time for questions and answers.
  • Make sure you know your subject and know where to point students who wish more detailed information.
  • Note at the beginning of your class if you would like students to ask questions as you go, or would prefer them to wait until the end.
  • Remember that typing is slower than talking in front of a class or speaking on a phone call, so keep in mind you will not cover as much on IRC.

(Note: Check out The World Clock Meeting Planner for time zone syncing.)

Suggest a class

If there is something you'd like to see during Fedora-Classroom sessions, let us know below, or mail your suggestions to the mailing list. If you are working actually on a draft to give a class, share with us and reach potential contributors to help you!


Development tools and process


Desktop user basics


Graphic Art:


System Administration and Security:


Coding


Miscellaneous

(or, i don't know where to put this. Please clarify some obscure acronyms --Tezcatl 18:32, 20 January 2011 (UTC))

Classroom archives

This is a list of the previous Fedora Classroom sessions. Each session includes links to minutes and full logs.


Classroom sessions for the years: