Free Geek Classroom - 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR

Teacher: Ben Koenig Maximum number of students: 10

Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Fedora, ArchLinux. What are all these distributions (flavors) of Linux and how are they similar and different? Come learn about many different versions of Linux and try them out on our test machines. Learn the basics of installing your chosen version of Linux on your own computer. Come prepared to have fun and ask questions.

Teacher: Ken Hill or Jeff Wishnie Maximum number of students: 8

Want to get under the hood and take control of your Ubuntu computer? Learn key commands and concepts including users, groups, permissions, processes and scripting. Basic Command Line class or similar knowledge is a prerequisite.

Teacher: Tony Diethelm Maximum students: 8

Learn how to create a computer controlled wood mill using parts harvested from recycled electronics. Students will have a hands-on chance to work with the materials and understand the underlying concepts behind creating and using a computer-controlled machine.

Teacher: Maximum students: 7

Aprenda sobre las partes de un comando, el listado, la vinculación, la implementación del tabulador, la estructura del sistema de archivos y mucho más. Obligatorio para los voluntarios de Free Geek que quieren pasar a otras áreas en Free geek. Usted debe sentirse cómodo con las computadoras.

Teacher: Darren Heiber Maximum number of students: 10

Have you started publishing online, but don't have many people coming to your website? Learn different tools and techniques that will help advertise your web presence to the rest of the world. Topics include search engine optimization (SEO), using social media, considerations when paying for advertising and ideas to advertise in the “real world.”

Teacher: Jackson Cafazzo Maximum students: 7

Learn more advanced functions of GIMP like paths and layer masks. Perfect followup to the Gimp 1 class or for those already familiar with Photoshop. If you have never used either of these programs before, please do not sign up for this class.

Teacher: John Bartley Maximum students: 12

Learn how to protect yourself online from scammers, phishers and other underhanded hackers by exploring successful hacks in recent history and how to avoid them.

Teacher: Joe Sapienza Maximum students: 7

New to Ubuntu Linux and have a Windows program you just can't live without? Learn how to search for Linux equivalents or use programs like Wine to make your Windows programs compatible with your computer.

Teacher: Casey Cushing Maximum number of students: 7

Are you using Facebook to connect with friends, but want to find out how to use it drive people to your business as well? Have you heard about Pinterest or Google Plus, but don't know what they are or why they exist? Learn the purpose, primary audience, best practices and tools for using social media to effectively drive customers to your online or physical business.

Teacher: Maximum students: 8

Estas clases ayudan a los voluntarios a configurar y usar sus equipos basados en Ubuntu. Estan invitados a inscribirse los beneficiarios del programa de becas y el público en general.

Teacher: Sherry Alexis Maximum students: 7

It's easy to write updates once you have started a Wordpress-based website, but what else can you do? Learn the ins-and-outs of Wordpress, the most popular open source blogging platform (and occasional content management system) available. Students will leave the class with an understanding of the different roles available to contributers. They will also practice searching for and adding plug-ins as well as modify the look of their websites.

Students must have a Wordpress.com login to attend the class. Our students accomplish this in Free Geek's Getting Yourself Online class.

Teacher: Jackson Cafazzo Maximum students: 7

Learn the basics of GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program. If you have never used GIMP or Photoshop before to modify and create images, this is the class for you.

Teacher: John Bartley Maximum students: 10

Sometimes you don't want anyone to know what you're doing online. Learn how to surf the web and communicate with your friends anonymously. The techniques you learn in this class are to be used only for legal purposes.

Teacher: Terry Radenbaugh Maximum students: 10

Learn how to use the Internet safely. This class will cover the basics of using an Internet browser and how to generate and use secure passwords. Students will also learn tips and techniques to use websites like Craigslist and shopping sites safely.

Teacher: Ben Hengst Maximum students: 10

Have you ever wanted to learn programming but found that just picking up a book never really worked for you. In this class we will discuss how to think like a computer. How to ask a commuter to do work for you. Come learn some basic concepts that apply to all computer languages.

Teachers: Wayne Flower Maximum students: 7

Don't know how to find job openings online? Need help organizing your job hunt? Learn important job searching etiquette and how to follow through so you stand out from other applicants.

Teacher: Sherry Alexis Maximum students: 7

Do have a small business or hobby that you would like to bring online? Just interested in contributing to the Internet? Learn the basics of how to create functioning websites using simple tools and other considerations of online publishing. You must have a currently-in-use email address which you can access during the class to attend.

Teacher: Ben Sandberg Maximum students: 12

A content management system (CMS) is a computer program that makes it easy to create, edit, and display HTML/Internet content. Some popular CMS include Wordpress, Joomla and Drupal. Learn the basics of how CMS can make your website creation easier and better. Computers are not required for this class, but if you'd prefer to have one, please plan to arrive early and use ours or bring your own laptop.

Teacher: Ben Turner Maximum students: 7

Learn the basics of Inkscape, a vector-based drawing program and the open source equivalent to Adobe Illustrator. This class explains the difference between raster-based graphics and vector graphics and when you would want to use one over the other.