* High lectern, for when the instructor wants to stand while live-coding. Not
too wide so the instructor does not ‘disappear’ behind it
* bottom of the projector screen high enough that learners in the back don’t
have the heads of learners in from in the way, but top not so high that
pointing at something at the top of the screen (without stick/laser) becomes
hard
* sound-absorbing ceiling so between-learner chatter does not become full out
noise
* lights do not illuminate the projector screen (or lights in front of the room
can be turned off)
Lex
> On 26 Apr 2017, at 19:40, Erin Becker <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> * breastfeed/pumping space should have a table, comfortable chair, electrical
> plug and no uncovered windows! There should also be a lock on the door. And
> access to a refrigerator to store pumped milk.
>
> I had to spend two days at a conference pumping in a cubicle with no door
> lock and all frosted glass windows (some parts more frosted than others).
> Better than a bathroom stall but not comfortable.
>
> On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 10:34 AM, Maneesha Sane
> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>
> wrote:
> Some additional ideal features:
>
> * whiteboard markers (in multiple colors) & erasers
> * smartboard to capture whiteboard diagrams, notes, etc.
> * lectern that is flat (slanted ones make it really hard to use a laptop)
> * VGA/HDMI/Mac adapters for projector (I've never used a Mac so I don't know
> what the different types are)
> * Facilities & IT staff on hand (because even with the ideal set up, stuff
> will still go wrong)
> * quiet HVAC and adjustable HVAC with human-friendly controls
> * allows food in room
> * no one else uses the room in between the two day sessions
> * roomy enough to easily walk between tables (so helpers can easily navigate
> around students)
> * breastfeeding space (I'm still angry about that time a local women-in-tech
> group offered me a "very clean and spacious toilet stall")
>
>
> Best,
> Maneesha Sane, M.S.Ed.
> Software Carpentry and Data Carpentry
> Program Coordinator & Instructor
> http://software-carpentry.org <http://software-carpentry.org/>
> http://datacarpentry.org <http://datacarpentry.org/>
>
> On 04/25/2017 04:01 PM, Williams, Jason wrote:
>> - Windows (with shades/blinds; feels more relaxing to be working
>> long hours when you can see something other than 4 cement walls)
>>
>> - Microphone/sound support (some instructors are soft-spoken)
>>
>>
>>
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>> Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 3:31 PM
>> To: Software Carpentry discussion <[email protected]>
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>> Subject: [Discuss] your ideal training space is...?
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Suppose you're running a Software Carpentry-style workshop (hands on, a
>> couple of days, 30-40 people) - what features would your ideal room have?
>> So far I've got:
>>
>> - in-floor power outlets every 3m
>> - disabled access
>> - reliable high-capacity WiFi (probably its own node)
>> - dual screen/dual projector
>> - wheeled tables (easy to rearrange)
>> - support forward-facing, U-shaped, small islands
>> - extra HVAC to handle crowds with laptops in summer
>> - whiteboards on all available surfaces
>> - soundproof (or close to)
>> - easy external access (no interior barriers)
>> - easy access to washrooms and coffee area (no internal barriers)
>> - clock on rear wall (visible to trainer but not distracting trainees)
>> - storage closet for office supplies (so that they don't wander away as
>> quickly)
>> - adjustable lighting with human-comprehensible controls
>> - easy printer access (in room or nearby)
>>
>> What would you add?
>> Cheers,
>> Greg
>>
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