When I started this thread it was based only on my impression from the small sample of classroom sessions I had attended.
So I thought it might be more objective to collect a data set from the logs at http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Category:Classroom.
The summary below shows that in the total sample of 26 nominal-60-minute classes on the wiki, there was nearly always time pressure between presentation and questions, and only 6 occasions when there was more than 5 minutes for final questions.
And again I'd like to congratulate everyone involved who I think did a great job. I'm just suggesting the task might be easier if they werent trying to fit a great presentation plus great interactive questions into a 60 minute slot on IRC.
I suggest classes be scheduled at minimum 90 minute intervals, based on approx 45 min presentation, 30 min questions, and 15 min break.
--------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Beginners_guide_to_getting_involved_(2008-11-0... @ 59 mins: stickster: Wow, my time is nearly up here stickster: I hope this has been a helpful introduciton @nirik Ineluctable: excellent. Feel free to find me after the sessions are over. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Bugzilla_Introduction_(2008-11-08_classroom) @ 54 mins: * nirik sees about 8 min left. Perhaps time for some Q&A? (>5 mins for final questions) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassador_Tips_and_Training_(2008-12-06_class...) @ 60 mins: spevack: I've covered everything that I had jotted down in my notes prior to this session. i'm happy to answer questions or general comments for the next 10 minutes or so --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_11_Features_(2009-02-08_classroom) @ 55 mins: jds2001: I think I'm almost out of time here. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_Ambassador_Tips_(20090503_Classroom) @ 58 mins: spevack: ok, our hour is almost up. We can continue to chat for a bit, but I wanted to thank you all for coming to today's class, which is "officially" over, but the "unofficial" conversation can still go on :) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_Trademarks_(20090307_classroom) @ 58 mins: * stickster asks herlo and nirik for possibly 3-5 extra minutes just in case * nirik notes just a few minutes left, but we can go over a bit no problem. :) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_i18n_(2009-02-08_classroom) @ 61 mins: juhp: ok I am into overtime now... juhp: but if you have any questions feel free to ask @ 88 mins: finish. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Firewall_Basics_(2008-11-09_classroom) @ 57 mins: * nirik sees we are out of time. Happy to answer more questions in #fedora or the like... --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Packaging_fonts_in_Fedora_(2008-12-07_classroo...) @ 60 mins: nirik: nim-nim: since we are almost out of time... where can people find more info and get involved? the fedora-fonts list? nim-nim: nirik: I still have 15min, no? nirik: nim-nim: yeah, although we had time as a break between sessions... so folks could go get a cup of coffee, etc... ;) nim-nim: nirik: it's a no-coffee session :p nirik: No worries. :) @ 74 mins: nim-nim: do anyone has a remaining questin? nim-nim: you have 15min to sneak in more font questions :p @ 84 mins: finish. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Gimp_Tricks_(2008-12-07_classroom) @ 61 mins: mizmo: sorry i ran over a bit mizmo: does anyone have any questions? @ 75 mins: finish. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Bug_Triage_(2008-12-06_classro...) @ 41 mins: jds2001: any questions? @ 51 mins: jds2001: I've only got about 10 minutes left here, any other questions or should I wrap it up? @nirik: how can one find bugs to tirage? 14:22 @nirik: and what areas are in most need? 14:22 jds2001: oof, completely missed that. @ 58 mins: finish. (>5 mins for final questions) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Mock_(20090308_Classroom) @ 51 mins: @nirik: ok, I think thats about all I was hoping to cover... (>5 mins for final questions) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Introduction_to_bash_shell_scripting_(20090307...) @ 60 mins: * nirik notes we are at 19:15 UTC now. ;) Feel free to go over, but do provide some break time before the next class. ;) StabbyMc_: nirik, thanks, I should be able to wrap up in another 5-10 mins :-) @ 72 mins: StabbyMc_: You're all welcome, sorry we ran out of time :-) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Introduction_to_libvirt_(20090503_Classroom) @ 60 mins: @nirik: ok, anyone have any further questions? or shall we wrap things up? --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/KDE4_for_KDE3_Users_(2008-12-06_classroom) @ 54 mins: rdieter: anyway, we're running short on time, any last thoughts, comments, questions, before we end ? (>5 mins for final questions) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Creating_Logical_Volumes_(2008-12-06_Classroom) @ 52 mins: herlo: any questoins? @ 62 mins: herlo: any other questions? herlo: k, guess not. Thanks all (>5 mins for final questions) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Package_Taxonomy_and_Techniques_(2008-11-08_cl...) @ 66 mins: ivazquez: Not quite done yet, but I understand if you have other things to do. @ 71 mins: ivazquez: Does anyone have any questions?] @ 76 mins: finish. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Perl_Basics_(20090307_classroom) @ 70 mins: fozzmoo: I'll end there... @ 75 mins: fozzmoo: Thanks all for attending. Good questions. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Configuration_Mgmt_using_Puppet_(2008-11-09_cl...) @ 64 mins: nirik: shall we wrap up and let kanarip get some sleep? --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Creating_Fedora_Remix_(2008-11-09_classroom) @ 59 mins: * nirik notes we have no class in this next timeslot, so if kanarip wants to keep answering questions he can feel free to do so. :) @ 62 mins: finish. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SELinux_Basics_(2008-11-08_classroom) @ 56 mins: herlo: so I'm out of material and it looks like out of time herlo: any questions about this process? --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/The_4_key_causes_of_SELinux_errors_(20090503_C...) @ 80 mins: finish. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Training_and_Tips_for_Fedora_Ambassadors_(2009...) @ 59 mins: spevack: our time is up in 40 seconds spevack: but we'll move to #fedora-ambassadors to continue --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Understanding_RPM_(2009-02-08_classroom) @ 61 mins: herlo: any other questions? @ 64 mins: finish. --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Using_the_Windows_cross-compiler_(20090308_cla...) @ 41 mins: @rwmjones: Any questions? @ 62 mins: finish. (>5 mins for final questions) --------------------------------------- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Yum_Tips_and_Tricks_(2009-02-08_classroom) @ 57 mins: nirik: any further questions before we wrap up? ---------------------------------------