Linux Class Teacher Internship - Revision history

Dheiber at 00:17, 4 November 2011

2011-11-04T00:17:15Z

Soberg at 20:29, 17 September 2011

2011-09-17T20:29:40Z

Soberg at 20:28, 17 September 2011

2011-09-17T20:28:14Z

Soberg at 00:52, 17 September 2011

2011-09-17T00:52:51Z

Soberg: New page: {{Volunteer_Intern | title = Linux Class Teaching Internship | hours_weekly = 2-4 | days = 1-2 | length = Minimum 6 months | training = Orientation and Training Provided | supervisor...

2011-09-17T00:45:05Z

New page: {{Volunteer_Intern | title = Linux Class Teaching Internship | hours_weekly = 2-4 | days = 1-2 | length = Minimum 6 months | training = Orientation and Training Provided | supervisor...

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{{Volunteer_Intern
| title = Linux Class Teaching Internship
| hours_weekly = 2-4
| days = 1-2
| length = Minimum 6 months
| training = Orientation and Training Provided
| supervisor = Education Outreach Coordinator
| responsibilities =
* Set up computers and peripherals for each student in the class
* Teach students of varying experience and ability basic computer skills
* Give students an orientation to the Ubuntu GNOME desktop GUI
* Teach students the basics on how to use Ubuntu including using the File Browser, using the gEdit text editor, key board hot-keys, using the Mozilla web browser, creating a gMail account, and using Evolution
* Answer questions asked during class
* Inform students about their options for tech support
* Encourage students to take other available monthly classes
* Clear out the classroom after classes

| skills =
* Knowledge of basic computer use
* A high level of patience
* An interest in teaching people from a range of backgrounds
* A desire to work with people
* Knowledge about GNU/Linux
* Ability to lift a monitor
* In addition: The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a fairly distracting environment and communicate concepts and the vocabulary necessary for understanding. The need for patience and kindness cannot be stressed enough!
}}

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   | length = Minimum 3 months
   | training = Orientation and Training Provided
-  | supervisor = Education Outreach Coordinator
+  | supervisor = Darren, Hardware Grants & Education Coordinator
   | responsibilities =
 * Teach students of varying experience and ability basic computer skills
 * Give students an orientation to the Ubuntu GNOME desktop GUI
-* Teach students the basics on how to use Ubuntu for basic tasks such as websurfing and word processing
+* Teach students the basics on how to use Ubuntu for tasks such as websurfing and word processing
 * Answer questions asked during class
 * Inform students about their options for tech support
 * Encourage students to take other available monthly classes
-* Clear out the classroom after classes
+* Clean up the classroom after classes
   | skills =
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 * An interest in teaching people from a range of backgrounds
 * A desire to work with people
-* Knowledge about GNU/Linux
+* Knowledge of GNU/Linux
-* Ability to lift a monitor
+* Ability to lift a monitor (up to 30 pounds)
 * Understand Free Geek and Open Source philosophy
 * Self-motivated and self-managing with minimal supervision

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 * Knowledge about GNU/Linux
 * Ability to lift a monitor
-* In addition:  The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a fairly distracting environment and communicate concepts and the vocabulary necessary for understanding. The need for patience and kindness cannot be stressed enough!
 }}
 [[Category:Volunteer Internships]]