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| == Initial Steps == | | == Initial Steps == |
− | *First, gauge interest in your class (mailing list, IRC, or just shouting ideas during a meeting are all good methods), you probably want to make sure at least three to four people intend to show up, to make it worth your time -- more about this | + | * First, gauge interest in your class (mailing list, IRC, or just shouting ideas during a meeting are all good methods), you probably want to make sure at least three to four people intend to show up, to make it worth your time -- more about this |
− | **Decide what you want and don't want to teach. Set a scope that makes sense to you. | + | ** Decide what you want and don't want to teach. Set a scope that makes sense to you. |
− | *Come up with a funny name. | + | * Come up with a funny name. |
− | **This can't be stressed enough. A funny name can be the difference between one attendee and a room of attendees. | + | ** This can't be stressed enough. A funny name can be the difference between one attendee and a room of attendees. |
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| == Establish a Date == | | == Establish a Date == |
− | *Pick a day and time that works for you and has space available on the PS1 calendar. | + | * Pick a day and time that works for you and has space available on the PS1 calendar. |
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− | **Warning! Don't try to ask the mailing list for a date that "works for everyone" down that path lies madness and obnoxiously long threads with no definitive answers. This is your project, make a command decision. | + | ** Warning! Don't try to ask the mailing list for a date that "works for everyone" down that path lies madness and obnoxiously long threads with no definitive answers. This is your project, make a command decision. |
− | **Pick a day at least two (or more) weeks in the future so you can generate interest and people can plan to attend. | + | ** Pick a day at least two (or more) weeks in the future so you can generate interest and people can plan to attend. |
− | **Remember, PS1 is now large enough that several events can take place at the same time. | + | ** Remember, PS1 is now large enough that several events can take place at the same time. |
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| == Cost == | | == Cost == |
− | **This is a touchy subject, but don't be afraid to charge money for your efforts. Talk to people on the board if you're in doubt. | + | ** This is a touchy subject, but don't be afraid to charge money for your efforts. Talk to people on the board if you're in doubt. |
− | **If you're going to charge money for your class, a few things to keep in mind: | + | ** If you're going to charge money for your class, a few things to keep in mind: |
− | ***PS1 should get a cut of the profits (unless you're charging only for supplies). This helps pay for the rent. | + | *** PS1 should get a cut of the profits (unless you're charging only for supplies). This helps pay for the rent. |
− | ***PS1 full members (not starving hackers) should get a discount (the discount comes out of PS1's share of the proceeds, not yours). The discount is usually in the $10 range, depending on the cost of each ticket, and how much of a cut PS1 is getting. | + | *** PS1 full members (not starving hackers) should get a discount (the discount comes out of PS1's share of the proceeds, not yours). The discount is usually in the $10 range, depending on the cost of each ticket, and how much of a cut PS1 is getting. |
− | ***PS1 has an eventbrite account, to handle payments and managing attendee numbers. Talk to the treasurer for getting your event on there. | + | *** PS1 has an eventbrite account, to handle payments and managing attendee numbers. Talk to the treasurer for getting your event on there. |
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| == Write up a class description: == | | == Write up a class description: == |
− | *Write something brief but flowery, and make sure to include the following things at the bottom of your post (seriously, use this exact format or you're going to get a lot of dumb questions from people who can't read anything not in bullet points): | + | * Write something brief but flowery, and make sure to include the following things at the bottom of your post (seriously, use this exact format or you're going to get a lot of dumb questions from people who can't read anything not in bullet points): |
− | ***Who: who the class is intended for (the public, members only, beginners, intermediate, etc) | + | *** Who: who the class is intended for (the public, members only, beginners, intermediate, etc) |
− | ***Cost (if it's free, say that it's free, or people will ask) | + | *** Cost (if it's free, say that it's free, or people will ask) |
− | ***Where it is: include ps1's address, which room, etc | + | *** Where it is: include ps1's address, which room, etc |
− | ***(If you are going to use the Electronics Lab for events, please also subscribe to the electronics lab calendar (http://www.google.com/calendar/ [email protected]&ctz=America/Chicago). Duplicate your event from the PS1 calendar by clicking the duplicate button in the more action drop down to create a reservation of the Electronics lab, and set your duplicated event to the Electronics lab calendar.) | + | *** (If you are going to use the Electronics Lab for events, please also subscribe to the electronics lab calendar (http://www.google.com/calendar/ [email protected]&ctz=America/Chicago). Duplicate your event from the PS1 calendar by clicking the duplicate button in the more action drop down to create a reservation of the Electronics lab, and set your duplicated event to the Electronics lab calendar.) |
− | ***When it is | + | *** When it is |
− | ***What you'll be teaching, what the event is about, etc | + | *** What you'll be teaching, what the event is about, etc |
− | *Find an appropriate picture to go along with your description (because all blog posts must have pictures!) | + | * Find an appropriate picture to go along with your description (because all blog posts must have pictures!) |
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| == Draw attention to your class: == | | == Draw attention to your class: == |
− | **In everyone's fantasy world, you just put something on the calendar and hundreds of people flood into PS1 to sit at rapt attention while you expound intelligently on [insert class subject here]. That can happen, but you need to do some marketing first. | + | ** In everyone's fantasy world, you just put something on the calendar and hundreds of people flood into PS1 to sit at rapt attention while you expound intelligently on [insert class subject here]. That can happen, but you need to do some marketing first. |
− | **Post your class description to at the very, very least the following places (this is minimum effort): | + | ** Post your class description to at the very, very least the following places (this is minimum effort): |
− | ***PS1-Public list | + | *** PS1-Public list |
− | ***PS1-Private list | + | *** PS1-Private list |
− | ***The calendar | + | *** The calendar |
− | ***The Blog | + | *** The Blog |
− | **Other places you may want to consider: | + | ** Other places you may want to consider: |
− | ***Other local hackerspaces' mailing lists (W88 and SSH for starters) | + | *** Other local hackerspaces' mailing lists (W88 and SSH for starters) |
− | ***Enthusiast mailing lists that talk about stuff you're interested in | + | *** Enthusiast mailing lists that talk about stuff you're interested in |
− | ***If your event is general interest enough, consider local event blogs like chicagoist and gapers block, or local specialty blogs | + | *** If your event is general interest enough, consider local event blogs like chicagoist and gapers block, or local specialty blogs |
− | ***The PS1 meetup group | + | *** The PS1 meetup group |
− | ***Make blog / similar blogs | + | *** Make blog / similar blogs |
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| == Create A Roster of Attendees == | | == Create A Roster of Attendees == |
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− | **You'll need to know how many people are coming | + | ** You'll need to know how many people are coming |
− | **You may want to send out waivers / any special instructions ahead of time | + | ** You may want to send out waivers / any special instructions ahead of time |
− | **Give your attendees a way of contacting you directly | + | ** Give your attendees a way of contacting you directly |
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− | **(using Eventbrite helps with all of these things) | + | ** (using Eventbrite helps with all of these things) |
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| == On the Day of Your Event == | | == On the Day of Your Event == |
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− | **Show up early to make sure everything is in order for your event. Only you know how long that will take. | + | ** Show up early to make sure everything is in order for your event. Only you know how long that will take. |
− | **Make it easy for people to find you. Unlock the door, put up signs. | + | ** Make it easy for people to find you. Unlock the door, put up signs. |
− | **Host your event! Share your enthusiasm for the subject! | + | ** Host your event! Share your enthusiasm for the subject! |
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− | ==After the Event== | + | == After the Event == |
− | **Make sure your event doesn't leave a mess. Take down signs, and lock the door when you leave. | + | ** Make sure your event doesn't leave a mess. Take down signs, and lock the door when you leave. |
− | **Get feedback from your attendees: what did they get out of the event? What do they think should be done differently? | + | ** Get feedback from your attendees: what did they get out of the event? What do they think should be done differently? |
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| For assistance, contact [[User:Gtopham|Geoffrey Topham]] | | For assistance, contact [[User:Gtopham|Geoffrey Topham]] |
− | [[category:Member Manual]] | + | |
| + | [[Category:Member Manual]] |