Re: [guadec-list] Training workshops at GUADEC



On Mi, 2016-01-27 at 13:04 +0100, Lasse Schuirmann wrote:
I love the idea. I think we should definitely do that even if there
is almost or no revenue because I see great potential for knowledge
exchange within the community here. Having some good introduction for
interns and interested newcomers is a really good thing IMO.
For some people it might be relevant to get some kind of
"certificate" that they have knowledge, I guess that would also
influence willingness of employers to pay.

I guess that basically means writing up a nice letter/certificate and
getting it signed by the GUADEC organization and the individual doing
the workshop?

What is the rationale for not offering speakers any direct
compensation and what does that mean exactly? It would be fair IMO to
offer them at least travel sponsorship. Though we will see if people
step up for this regardless, its a lot of work to do this properly
after all.

I think that this should be covered by normal travel sponsorship. By
saying "no direct compensation" I mean that I don't think that it is
viable to pay someone to do these. Reimbursements are an entirely
different thing.

I have done some introductions to git and GNOME inspired Workflows,
maintaining projects properly in two universities recently and people
seemed to like it. I could think of turning this into a workshop if
there is demand.

Yeah, something like a GIT and maybe FOSS basics workshop would be
great to see!

Benjamin

On 27 Jan 2016 11:14 a.m., "Benjamin Berg" <benjamin sipsolutions net
wrote:
Hi,

I have been pondering the idea of having a couple of training
workshops
on the day before GUADEC starts (i.e. on Thursday). There should be
workshops targeted at both newcomers (more likely students) and
more
experienced developers/professionals. These workshops should be
free
for students and foundation members. Other attendees would need to
pay
which--depending on interest--might create revenue stream for
GUADEC.

Note that GUADEC would not offer direct compensation to tutors in
this
model.

If we want to do these kind of workshops we need a number of people
and
companies willing to step up and offer tutoring full (or maybe
half)
day workshops. As this is a new thing for GUADEC, I expect that we
would need to ask people to step up to the task.

Do you think such an offer is a good idea?
Any ideas for workshops (and who could do these)?

Regards,
Benjamin
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