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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>= Penguin Day DC - Agenda =<br />
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The following is the current agenda for Penguin Day DC, taking place March 20, 2011.<br />
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'''Feel free to add additional sessions!'''<br />
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=== 9:30am - Coffee, juice, pastries ===<br />
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=== 10:00am - Introductions and Opening Circle ===<br />
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=== 10:15am - Interactive Plenary ===<br />
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Using "Spectrograms", which are interactive group opinion polls, we'll encourage participation and opinions from everyone. Spectrogram topics will be revealed in the moment; come prepared to explain where you stand :^)<br />
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=== 10:45am - Break ===<br />
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=== 11:00am - Morning Break-Out Sessions ===<br />
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Facilitators for each workshop will briefly describe what they will be discussing in their session. Participants will be able to ask questions and choose which session to attend.<br />
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Sessions will run for 75 minutes each in parallel, with the large group re-convening for 15 minutes of report-backs at the end.<br />
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* [[DC2011:Introduction to Free and Open Source Software|Introduction to Free and Open Source Software]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[Allen Gunn]]<br />
*** This session will introduce the history, philosophy and practicalities of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Key terms and concepts will be discussed, including "source" and the differences between "free", "open" and "proprietary", and participant questions will drive the course of the dialog. The nature and role of software communities and user support will also be explored.<br />
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* Publishing on the Web: [[DC2011:Making sense of Free and Open Source Content Management Systems|Making sense of Free and Open Source Content Management Systems]] <br />
** Facilitated by [[Ryan Ozimek]] and [[Adam Rasmussen]]<br />
*** Selecting the right platform for web publishing is a ubiquitous and vexing challenge that many nonprofits face. This session will provide an overview of several "Content Management Systems" (CMS) and offer perspectives on how they differ and how to compare them for nonprofit web publishing needs.<br />
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* [[DC2011:Introduction to Blogging|Introduction to Blogging]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[Matthew Garcia]]<br />
*** There are many powerful open source blogging tools. This session will enumerate and differentiate the most popular, and discuss how to set up a basic blog and start publishing. <br />
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* [[DC2011:Managing Organizational Contacts--Intro to CiviCRM 2.0|Managing Organizational Contacts--Intro to CiviCRM 2.0]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[Andrew Hunt]]<br />
*** Intro to CiviCRM - fundraising, events, membership management and constituent communications. Andrew will discuss how CiviCRM works and what is can do for nonprofits and activists.<br />
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=== 12:15pm - Lunch and Open Discussions ===<br />
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=== 1:15pm - SpeedGeek Extravaganza! ===<br />
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Speedgeeking is a chance to see a lot of Free and Open Source tools and projects in a short amount of time! Small groups move in a circle from station to station in five minute intervals, learning rapid-fire about tools and projects. A complete explanation of Speedgeeking can be found at http://facilitation.aspirationtech.org/index.php/Facilitation:SpeedGeeking<br />
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Topics to be featured include Mozilla Drumbeat, and we encourage participants to let us know of projects they would like to present SpeedGeek-style!<br />
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=== 2:15pm - Break ===<br />
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=== 2:30pm - Breakout Workshops ===<br />
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Afternoon break-outs will follow the same format as morning sessions: sessions will be briefly introduced, participants will ask any questions they have, and we'll break into small groups.<br />
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* [[DC2011:Helping Techies and Non-Techies Communicate and Cooperate|Helping Techies and Non-Techies Communicate and Cooperate]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[Allen Gunn]]<br />
*** Penguin Days exist to allow nonprofit "end users" to meet and share ideas with Free and Open Source Software developers. This is session will provide a forum for discussing the language and perspective differences that exist between those who identify as "Non-Techie" and "Techie", and offer suggestions on processes and succeshul models for productive collaboration and communication.<br />
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* [[What My Foundation Thinks About FOSS]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[David Krumlauf]]<br />
*** David works with the Pierce Family Foundation, help grantees make more effective use of open source tools. He'll share stories and reflections on the role that foundations can play in driving nonprofit FOSS adoption.<br />
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* Content Management System (CMS) Sessions<br />
** These workshops will offer overviews of several popular platforms, explaining core concepts and terminology, in part by demonstrating sites based on the respective techologies.<br />
** [[DC2011:Intro to Joomla!|Intro to Joomla!]]<br />
*** Facilitated by [[Ryan Ozimek]]<br />
** [[DC2011:Intro to Drupal|Intro to Drupal]]<br />
*** Facilitated by [[Adam Rasmussen]]<br />
** [[DC2011:Intro to WordPress|Intro to WordPress]]<br />
*** Facilitated by [[Matthew Garcia]]<br />
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=== 3:40pm - Closing Circle ===<br />
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Participants meet in final plenary to summarize the day, imagine next steps and prepare for post-event beveration and merriment.<br />
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=== Adjourn to nearby watering hole for further Penguin Antics ===<br />
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== Additional Sessions Still To Be Scheduled ==<br />
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Let us know if you want to facilitate one or more of these!<br />
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* [[DC2011:Introduction to Free and Open Source Desktop Applications|Introduction to Free and Open Source Desktop Applications]]<br />
** Facilitated by TBD<br />
*** From Firefox to Open Office to the Gaim instant messaging tool, there are plenty of Free and Open Source applications that rival or even exceed their proprietary counterparts. This session will offer a guided tour of those tools, while also leaving room for discussion of what's still missing and what's hard to install and use.<br />
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* [[DC2011:Healthy and Sustainable Free and Open Source Communities|Healthy and Sustainable Free and Open Source Communities]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
*** "Community" in its many and varied manifestations is a dynamic that sets Free and Open Source software projects apart from proprietary ones. This session will discuss what makes for vibrant communities that sustain and enhance software projects. <br />
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* [[DC2011:Free Culture, Creative Commons And Open Content|Free Culture, Creative Commons And Open Content]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
*** While there is much discussion about the promise of "Open Source" software, there is much promise and potential in creation and utilization of "Open Content" for nonprofit needs. The building blocks for Open Content are the Creative Commons licenses. This session will use a training game that was created by remixing other similar content licensed by the Creative Commons license. The game will offer an opportunity for participants to discuss their open content ideas, questions and challenges. We will also take a look at other open content projects benefitting the nonprofit sector. <br />
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* [[DC2011:Free and Open Source Firewalls|Free and Open Source Firewalls]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
*** A discussion of FOSS firewalls, and answering of participant questions about security and networking.<br />
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* [[DC2011:Working with Wikis|Working with Wikis]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
*** This session will explain what a wiki is, and how they can be used as powerful community collaboration tools. When is a wiki most effective? What is the difference between wikis and other tools? How do you grow a wiki and encourage participation? What are wiki gnomes, gardeners? Bring your questions!<br />
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* [[DC2011:Business Models for FOSS developers and providers|Business Models for FOSS developers and providers]] <br />
** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
*** Many providers of FOSS implementation, support and development struggle to find the right business model in the absence of proprietary licensing and royalties. What are "competitors" in the FOSS market places? How can FOSS providers structure business models that support the larger FOSS ecology and serve their customers best? In this session, various FOSS providers will discuss their business models and ways to encourage the three "C"s (Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration).<br />
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*[[DC2011:Starting Open Source Projects | Starting Open Source Projects]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
*** So, you want to open source your code? You want to start an open source project to do a nonprofit-focused function? How do you start? What do you need to think about, and what's important? How do you get people to use your software? How do you get other developers interested?<br />
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* [[DC2011:Introduction to Linux | Introduction to Linux - still your server - ready for your desktop?]]<br />
** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
*** Linux has been in many nonprofit server rooms for years, providing reliable internet and intranet services. We'll talk about increased use of Linux as a server, then explore how Linux might just be ready for your desktop.<br />
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* Content Management System (CMS) Sessions<br />
** Following from the morning CMS discussions, these workshops will offer overviews of several popular platforms, explaining core concepts and terminology, in part by demonstrating sites based on the respective techologies.<br />
** [[DC2011:Advanced Joomla!|Advanced Joomla!]]<br />
*** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
** [[DC2011:Advanced Drupal|Advanced Drupal]]<br />
*** Facilitated by [[TBD]]<br />
** [[DC2011:Intermediate WordPress|Intermediate WordPress]]<br />
*** Facilitated by [[TBD]]</div>Admin