Re: Free GNU/Linux intro class for teens advice? Purchase box? Squeak/Smalltalk programming
On 07/07/2015, Marc D Ronell <mronell@alumni.upenn.edu> wrote:
>
> I am working toward teaching a free introductory class to teens on
> GNU/Linux and the philosophy of free software at the Newton Free
> Library in MA this coming September.
>
> For the class, the participants will need access to GNU/Linux. After
> reviewing some options, including sdf.org, virtual machines,
> Chromebooks, etc., I am considering just asking participants to
> purchase a dedicated laptop and installing the OS. I may be able to
> direct students to install fests in the area before the class starts.
> I am not sure that this is the best idea, but it offers significant
> advantages including a potentially working box as part of the results
> of the course.
>
> As a test, I purchased a laptop (Toshiba Satellite C75-B7180) on sale
> for $350 at our local Microcenter in Cambridge and was able to load
> GNU/Linux for my son. I am thinking of working some programming
> assignments in Squeak (Smalltalk), but maybe C is a better choice for
> an OS class?
>
> Has anyone tried running a GNU/Linux intro class for teens? Can
> anyone share their experiences, thoughts or suggestions? Feedback
> based on actual experience would be most helpful, I think, but I would
> appreciate any insights.
>
> Thanks for your thoughts,
>
> Marc
>
I have no idea as to how suitable this is for your targeted audience,
but, just seen on a local Linux User Group, is this;
"
Hello all,
I recently discovered that Linux Foundations (linuxfoundation.org) are
promoting a couple of free courses from the Enterprise IT & Linux
System Administration Training section (delivered through edX).
Namely;
[LFS101] Introduction to Linux
[LFS102] Fundamentals of Linux
More details can be found at there website and
http://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses/system-administration-training
"
--
Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
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