[OSGeo-Conf] Re: [Foss4g2009] Setting schedule in stone for labs/workshops/tutorials for Foss4g2009 - please vote

[mapbutcher]

Where I agree with Dave's comments they are added inline to Cameron's
original post.

1. We will continue to have one day of extra cost, 3 hour workshops on the
first day. This will be the same as prior years. Computers will be provided.

+1

2. The 90 minute lab sessions (with computers provided) will be dropped from
the program.

...insert Dave's comments:

"B)
Depending on a number of factors, including venue availability,
various costs, and organizational issues, expansion of the
Workshops to include another day or half day may be considered."

We can make a more informed decision on extending the workshops when we have
an indication of cost for a single day based upon 6 rooms etc.

"C)
There will be no Workshops during the conference.
There will be no "Labs" during the conference."

+ 1

3. To replace the labs, we will introduce "tutorials" and or "bring your own
laptop labs". Details can be worked out by the conference committee later,
but from the our venue organising point of view, all will will provide is a
room and laptop for the presenter.

..inserts Dave's comment:

D)
There may be "tutorials" or "sessions"(or whatever they get called)
during the conference that are a different format to "Presentations".
They may be longer duration than Presentations, and/or include the
option for 'bring your own laptop', but they will not include
any provided computers(other than possibly for the person who is
delivering the "tutorial" or "session").

+ 1

I especially favour this option as it provides an option to introduce a new
format to the conference - the information that has come from previous
events is invaluable but its not a blue print

Cheers Simon
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