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+author: einar
+categories:
+- KDE
+- Linux
+comments: true
+date: "2009-11-29T22:25:34Z"
+slug: after-a-hiatus-klassrooms-continue
+tags:
+- KDE
+- kdeforum
+- klassroom
+- Linux
+title: After a hiatus, Klassrooms continue!
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+---
+
+Do you like KDE? Did you ever find yourself in a position of wanting to help, but you didn't know what to do, or who to talk to? Do you feel you could use help to get started?
+
+Today, the KDE Community Forums would like to provide the opportunity to answer those questions by annoucing the continuation of the tutorial courses known as _Klassrooms_.
+
+## What are Klassrooms?
+
+Klassrooms are tutorial "lessons" held in a specific area of the forum. Held by one or more "mentors", they are focused in guiding people through helping KDE by tackling a particular problem. Examples of such problems include:
+
+  * Fixing simple bugs in an application
+  * Taking junior jobs in a specific project
+  * Helping with documentation
+  * Promotion work (for example, screencasts)
+  * Helping with translations
+
+As you can see, Klassrooms are not limited to coding at all.
+
+Usually the sessions last from one to two weeks, with a maximum of 5 "students" participating. The work is coordinated in a specific area of the forum.
+
+## Public call for mentors
+
+The key to hold Klassrooms is having mentors. Their role is to present the problem and guide students through the course. Compared to a live session, using the forum requires less time, and both the students and the mentor can set their most convenient schedule.
+
+That is why _we need you! _You don't need to be a developer: non-coding courses are as welcome as coding ones. How do you become a mentor? [These guidelines](http://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=84115) explain everything that is needed to apply. 
+
+If you feel like helping, this is the perfect opportunity. Let us know!