In Paris we had similar problem - the Wifi network wouldn't handle 30
connections simultaneously. At the end the Internet worked quite well,
but:
* we used Ethernet connections whenever possible (it meant a lot of
cables on the floor),
* we asked everyone to download all data and software before the course
(we sent also two reminders - one week and one day before the course),
* we informed the instructors not to rely on internet for their lecture
- the only lecture which might have been negatively affected was git
tutorial
* during the course we provided all software and data on USB sticks
* we asked not to use Internet for personal use or for downloading big
files (not everyone complied, but it reduced traffic anyways),
* we had an IT support during the course.
Yours,
Bartosz
Hi -
I have a question for those of you who may have been instructors,
organizers, or hosts at workshops where you had limited internet
connectivity. It's come up at some sites I've talked to where the
host isn't sure they can get a space where 20+ people can be on line
at the same time. If you've been in this situation how have you
handled it? All suggestions welcome. Thanks!
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