[GLLUG] Outreach Projects

[David Singer]

Even though I am not an active member any more due to living on the
west cost I think you should do a web sites 101 course. Web
development is obviously huge right now and unlike a lot of more
traditional programing the skill set is often smaller and it has the
huge benefit of having a complete product in virtual no time. Unlike a
C++ program where you spend the first year learning to make white text
appear on a black screen with web development in the first class you
could have a complete page up an running. It also ties in nicely with
a lot of other things you mentioned. SQL for the database. Command
line to setup projects, move files, and deploy though Github. Giving
people VPS boxes or Shells would also get people into Linux without
them needing to devote their person computer to Linux. This could be a
good upsell for Jeff and Zordio - give away a free x months of hosting
to people that take the class then kick in the billing once there
hooked..

David

On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 19:56, Clay Dowling <clay at lazarusid.com> wrote:
> We've been coasting for a while, not performing out community outreach
> function.  It's time to fix that.  Jeff and I tossed these ideas around
> tonight on the phone:
>
> 1. Install Fest. For people who have heard about Linux, but aren't quite
> ready to fly solo yet.
>
> 2. Command Line introduction. It's a perennial favorite, because there are
> always newcomers who are wanting to get more out of their Linux experience.
>
> 3. Database Design.  A popular class and useful outside of Linux.  A good
> outreach opportunity to other user groups such as the ASP.NET group that
> meets at MSU.
>
> 4. SQL Basics. Another popular class that gives us a wide outreach basis.
>
> My proposal would be to hold one class a month, maybe second tuesday?
>  Probably skip December, which tends to get really crowded with holiday
> stuff, maybe start in January?
>
> Other class ideas are welcome.  Those are just what Jeff and I could come up
> with quickly.
>
> Clay
>
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