Drupal Dojo roles how-to

Here's a wiki page for writing up "how to" participate in the various roles we outlined this evening at the BoF session. It's a wiki so EDIT ME, PLEASE! I also enabled comments though if you're into that kind of thing.

(Note: this is just an outline, but hopefully is a start.)

Presenters

When presenting a Dojo lesson, you need the following:

• Skype: Presenters talk on Skype as they're presenting the information. Skype is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• VNC Server: A VNC server allows other users to see what's going on on the presenter's desktop. Here are instructions on setting up a VNC server for presenting:
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux
• Screen capture software: While presenting, you must screen capture what you're presenting (both audio and video) so that others may download it later. Here are instructions:
  • Windows (TODO)
  • Mac (TODO)
  • Linux (TODO)

// NOTE: IRC intentionally left off this list... it's too distracting for presenters.

Attendees

• Skype: Listen to the audio portion of the presentation on Skype. Skype is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• IRC: IRC is used for informal chatter among attendees, as well as asking questions to the presenter. Here are instructions for getting on IRC:
  • Windows (TODO)
  • Mac: Colloquy (freeware)
  • Linux (TODO)

  In order to ask questions, $EXPLANATION (see Host below for the discussion on this).

• Web browser: Point your web browser to $URL to view the screencast.
  Alternatively, you could use a VNC client such as Chicken of the VNC (freeware, open source). The advantage of a stand-alone VNC client instead of the website (with Java applet) is its speed and (much) better image quality.

Host

The host's job is to introduce the presenter, as well as field questions from IRC at designated intervals. During the lesson, the host will monitor the #drupal-dojo IRC channel and

• attempt to answer any questions directly
• ask the presenter the questions
• refer the presenter to the IRC channel.

This will (hopefully) allow the presenter to keep the lesson moving while answering as many relevant questions as possible.

Make sure you touch base with the presenter before the class begins and find out the information they would like to be used for introduction (name - real and/or handle, company, experience with drupal, etc.)

There are a few things that have been suggested for Q&A: 1) create a #dojo-questions channel for people to queue up questions 2) precede your questions on IRC with "QUESTION:" so they stand out of the chatter for the host to easily see, any more...?

I think the general idea with the Host is that they will gather a list of questions and then every 15-30 minutes they can get the presenter to pause and answer the questions on deck. This will allow the presenter to not constantly lose flow from looking at IRC all the time.

Skypecast Manager

Check out the full description here: How-To: Become a Drupal Dojo Skyperator

VNC Manager

TODO: I have no idea. ;)

Screencast Recorders

It has been suggested that several people be recording the screencast to ensure errrrr ... "survivability" ...

I forget the other roles

Hopefully someone took notes. ;)

Transcription/Documentation Manager

( Perhaps TransDocumentation is the correct term? ;)

As I understand it, the lesson needs to be turned into a written "how-to" complete with appropriate links and illustrative screenshots. The Documentation Manager needs to facilitate the Documentation team, coordinates revisions, and touches base with the Presenter.
Sound Good?