Linux/ Ubuntu Training (Windows to Ubuntu)

[bobjohnson11]

Hello


I am currently working on putting together a project plan (for my grad project) to create training on how someone can replace there windows Desktop OS with Ubuntu/Linux. Does anyone think there is a need for such training? The training would include video and consist of interactive modules. The training would be hosted on the net.

I got the idea from one of your podcast and thought it might make a good grad school project.

Any feedback would gladly be appreciated.

Thanks

Rob

[aysiu]

I think there's a need for good documentation. "Training" might not be the right word for it, though, as most people who migrate don't want to be trained on how to do it--they just want to be able to do it once.

Anyone who is trained wouldn't need an instructional video. They would just be regular Ubuntu users already. It's sort of like training someone to give birth to a child. Before you do it, all this "training" is nigh-meaningless. After you've been a mother to several children, you've had all the training you need.

There are a few such videos in existence, actually...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=ubuntu

[JoshHendo]

If you want to come onto the podcast to talk about this, and promote it, and for us to interview you about it, send me or curuxz (James) a PM or email (josh or james @ubuntuos.com) and we will get back to you.

Me if you want to be on the "Ubuntu" Team, James for the "Kubuntu" team. This also depends on your timezone. Ubuntu = Pacific, Kubuntu = Atlantic.

HOpe to hear from you soon!

- Joshua Henderson

[ShanghaiTeej]

I think Ubuntu could benefit from a nice interactive site that promotes the usage of Ubuntu. The site could include screencasts and the like to promote the simplicity Ubuntu. I feel as soon as the word "linux" is uttered, people automatically assume that its complicated.

[ubuntu_demon]

Linux.com has some training videos. I blogged about it here :
http://ubuntudemon.wordpress.com/2006/07/13/updating-and-installing-software-in-ubuntu-linuxcom-training-videos/

IMHO it would be great if you guys could create ubuntu training video podcast.

[JoshHendo]

Linux.com has some training videos. I blogged about it here :
http://ubuntudemon.wordpress.com/2006/07/13/updating-and-installing-software-in-ubuntu-linuxcom-training-videos/

IMHO it would be great if you guys could create ubuntu training video podcast.
Yea. In the most recent podcast (#9, in the feed, got to get the links on the forum and on the blog still), we are talking about how we will be having some videos/screencasts with tutorials and everything.

The only thing is we still need to work out everything :)

[rmjb]

You all seem to be all for the training but I have a question. Since Ubuntu is a moving target, won't it be tricky to create training for it?

Case in point, Edgy is supposed to have a new SLED 10 style Main Menu (https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+spec/desktop-slab) so any training you do on using Dapper will have it's efficiency diminished when Edgy comes out.

Maybe to counter this, updating the training could be part of the release process?

- rmjb

[bobjohnson11]

Thanks for everyones input. You all gave me a lot to consider. Joshua I will get in contact with you about the coming on the Podcast and (videos/screencasts). I might be able to help you guys out with the screencasts and maybe you can help me out with my project.

Thanks again for everyones input.

Rob

[sharperguy]

We would then have to start working on Egdy training NOW, then when Egdy comes out, start wroking on Egdy+1 training.

edit: http://www.linuxreality.com

[bobjohnson11]

rmjb/Sharperguy

You guys have made some good points about keeping up with the constant changes with the Ubuntu distributions. I think there will have to be some active involvement in keeping up to date with the documentation and formating the training in a way that will make it easy to update the areas that will change. I also think that it might be a good Idea to get some feedback from the community (Podcast Listeners/Ubuntu Linux beginners/Current Ubuntu Linux users - folks who may have been asked the common how to questions).

SharperGuy

are you the one who is doing the podcast Linux Reality ?

Rob

[sharperguy]

SharperGuy
are you the one who is doing the podcast Linux Reality ?



No, please don't think I'm trying to take credit for it!!!

It is done by Chess Griffin

I am just a fan of the show.

[southsanity]

I think there is a need for people to be able to access free reliable certification for ubuntu, for ubuntu to really get some market share in the business environment there will have to be users who have been trained and more specifically certified, before most business will take on ubuntu in the office, anyway I'm willing to help out if anyone is interested in getting something together.
let me know.
john2240@gmail.com

Hello


I am currently working on putting together a project plan (for my grad project) to create training on how someone can replace there windows Desktop OS with Ubuntu/Linux. Does anyone think there is a need for such training? The training would include video and consist of interactive modules. The training would be hosted on the net.

I got the idea from one of your podcast and thought it might make a good grad school project.

Any feedback would gladly be appreciated.

Thanks

Rob

[southsanity]

how about an interactive training site where the user could printoff their own cert after completing the training package there?
sounds like the best way to do it to me.
we are doing thhe same thing where i work for paediatric emergency nurse training and it seems to work well.


I think Ubuntu could benefit from a nice interactive site that promotes the usage of Ubuntu. The site could include screencasts and the like to promote the simplicity Ubuntu. I feel as soon as the word "linux" is uttered, people automatically assume that its complicated.