We filled out some paperwork but also discussed what we might be able to contribute to the project. Some ideas that were thrown around were tutoring people who have not had much experience using a computer, creating a Linux learning group for the more experienced user, creating a Moodle server or creating a database that the organization can use to help coordinate the timing of instructors to students based on availability.
I chose two possible options, one being the database, the second being tutoring. Although I do not have any expertise in Linux, I thought this idea was quite fascinating. The goal of this Linux learning group is to start a group of people off learning the system so that once we are finished with our volunteering, the group can take off on their own and work together to learn more about how things run. The great reason behind this group is that since Linux is open source, it will allow individuals who can only afford a very cheap computer to use a free operating system instead of having to go buy an expensive one such as a Windows based one. At first I was wondering why Linux of all systems? But I think this idea is so perfect in order to allow cheap access to a functional system for those who cannot afford anything else.
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