<> '''Please join the [[https://launchpad.net/~user-days-instructors|User Days Instructors]] group on Launchpad when signing up.''' === Course suggestions === * Switching to Ubuntu * from Windows * from OS X * from BSD * another distro * Command Line Basics * navigating the file system from the command line (key concept: where am I) * using tar (tape archive) with gzip/bzip (key concept: input file(s) output file) * aliases, setting an alias, adding an alias to ~/.bashrc (key concept: saving keystrokes) * Ubuntu Equivalent programs (LibreOffice == MS Office, etc) * Customizing the desktop * Using Ubuntu One * Launchpad * Why have a Launchpad account * Creating a Launchpad account * Using your Launchpad account for OpenID * Asking questions on Launchpad * Reporting bugs on Launchpad * How to become an Ubuntero * How to get help * Asking questions on Launchpad * Reporting bugs on Launchpad * How to 'use' restricted drivers * From the repositories * From the vendor * Using Shotwell for photo management * Whats new in Precise * How to Get Involved with the Community (this section isn't really appropriate for User Days as our focus is using Ubuntu, not contributing) * LoCo Teams * Forums * BugSquad * Translations * Developing * Joining teams on Launchpad * Seahorse and GnuPG * Creating a key pair * Use with Launchpad/Code of Conduct * Use with Evolution/Email * Signed packages in the repositories and PPAs === Instructor Requirements === To make sure attendees get the best possible experience from User Days, we are required to confirm that all instructors meet high standards we wish to have for the event. * If you're new to the Classroom Project * What is your expertise within Ubuntu (a link to your wiki page is fine) and how does it relate to the class you wish to teach? * What experience, if any, do you have teaching Ubuntu (or other related software)? This may include presentations at LoCo teams, LUGs and conferences, other IRC-based events, etc. * Are there any folks within the community who can vouch your experience? Who? * If you've been involved with the Classroom Project * What have you taught in the past? Please send these answers to Elizabeth Krumbach Joseph (lyz@ubuntu.com) and José Antonio Rey (jose@ubuntu.com) or drop by #ubuntu-classroom-backstage to talk with us