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Kevin,
I
spent almost 5 years working with technology in education (a growing private
school in Calgary). I'm familiar with the "business" issues, if you
will, surrounding technology in the Education system, Alberta Learning and
somewhat with the CBE as well. I'd be very interested in seeing
this initial proposal (and hopefully acceptance) promoted effectively to
the "upper management" decision-making levels as well if there is an
in-road to such platforms through this juncture. It could be an excellent
opportunity to strategize a business proposal in addition to
presentation/demonstration.
I
(still) believe that Education and Linux/Open Source can benefit mutually
and symbiotically over the long haul. I am eager to see Linux and/or Open
Source take a foothold in Education, so if I can assist in any way please
let me know.
Best of luck to you, and keep us
posted.
Sincerely,
Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From:
Kevin Anderson [mailto:list-server@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: September 22,
2003 1:35 PM
To: clug-talk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject:
(clug-talk) CBE Wants to hear from us - it's a start at
least.
I have finally found a school principal who is
interested in a quick demonstration of Linux.
She understands that it against CBE Policy and
that she cannot impliment it immediately in her school.
I would like to prepare a 1 page persuasive essay
on why it is worth her spending 1-2 hours for a 'CLUG meeting on steroids'
where she can see a few samplings on what Linux can offer to the
school.
Assuming this is done well, I believe that she
can help to drive it from inside CBE. A principal would certainly have
more 'pull' than a bunch of geeks chanting "Linux rules".
Also, if this has been done before (especially
successfully), I'd like to learn more about it. Links
appreciated.
I'd also be interested in suggestions and/or
volunteers. I'll write the paper myself, but I could use some additional
hands if/when it came time to actually present something.
Thanks
Kev.
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