Re: [school-discuss] computer training materials for africa

[Dirk Schouten <schoutdi@xxxxxxxxxx>]

At 11:42 AM 6/7/06 +0200, you wrote:
>hi everyone
>
>this is the first time i've posted to this list, so please excuse me if 
>this is out of context.
>
>i am working with a small ngo based in johannesburg. they run some very 
>successful computer training programmes for underprivileged people in 
>alexandra township.
>
>they are currently working off a training programme developed in 
>Australia. the notes are really out of date now and are heavily 
>Microsoft focused. their experience has been that student prefer 
>teacher<->pupil interactive learning rather than using automated program 
>that guides them.
>
>my question is as follows:
>
>are there any training materials available for computer instruction that 
>have no royalty/license fee attached?
>if not, why not create an online wiki do this?
>
>they are in need of training notes. how can we help them?
>
>jamie
>
>
A basic intros in:
- setting up a Linux server
- basic tekst for networking with Winodws workstations

You might find something of use; ymmv.
http://serveratschool.net/doc/
dirk



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