Shane Tuohy wrote:
> On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 8:24 AM, Frank Murphy (Frankly3D) <
>frankly3d at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Have convinced my local community thingey to allow me organise a
>> "Introduction to Linux" course\lessons.
>>>> Which have been proprietry focused up to now.
>> Using LiveCD's, what sort of lesson content,
>> should I try include.
>> As I have no "teacher" type experience.
>>>> Frank
>>>>> Try and have a 'grab' early on, like show off some 3d effects, or something
> like that, after that alot of people will be more enthusiastic about your
> teaching.
>> Another option is to show them a package you just got from
> shipit.ubuntu.comwith your completely free cd's.
>> Depends on what audience you have I suppose
>>> Regards,
> --
> Shane Tuohy
> Auditor
> N.U.I, Galway Compsoc
> tel - 086-3147148
> email - slibuntu at compsoc.nuigalway.ie> web - shanetuohy.com
>Start with a bang - good idea. And then show them how to get there.
Night classes have high drop out rates - your first class needs to send
them home excited. Maybe pack them off with a live CD and give them some
home work.
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