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::#'''Clusters vs Single Machines'''. Many of the CNS/CTY graduates in CDOT that move into industry notice "delta" between course concepts and "real world" practice of Linux admin in terms of Enterprise computing (clusters as opposed to single machines).<br><br>

::#'''Taxonomy'''. Importance to design courses using a taxonomy (i.e. a ladder or "steps") whereby complexity builds so students develop and understand how to administer or perform an operation, but are then required to apply skills (especially "think" / self actualization to better cement concepts or purpose of labs). Perhaps over time (due to other instructors not involved with planning of course) made improvements that may have made students "perform steps" (path clearing) as opposed to being challenged with a purpose in mind. <br><br>'''OPS235 Students need become self sufficient to "tackle" Linux administration problems as they occur'''. They need to be able to research existing materials on the Internet, and filter information to determine solution to problems. The OPS235 course should carefully balance clear and concise notes to give students solid foundation on concepts, commands and technique, and then provide real-world tasks to help reinforce what students learned without "hand-holding".<br><br>

== Course Improvement Suggestions ==

::# '''Linux Commands'''. Try to bridge the gap of Linux commands throughout the OPS235 / OPS335 / OPS435 / OPS535 stream. Recommended for Winter 2015 semester to allow students to add previous reference sheets and/or lab log-books to existing material.<br />(For example, allow ULI101 reference sheet to be added to OPS235 lab logbook, OPS335 contains OPS235 lab logbook notes plus ULI101 reference sheet, etc). Would it be worthwhile to print empty ULI101 reference sheet with already created section headers so they can place commands in required area (students associate the type of tool to refer to get the job done). Action taken: Murray Saul notified Mark Fernandes of idea, Mark had a discussion with some of ULI101 faculty. The decision to not have reference sheets for ULI101 course was due to prevention of students cheating if answers to final exam obtained. '''Suggestion was made that a template Linux command reference sheet will be made to help students study prior to ULI101 final exam, and this standardized sheet can be added to the OPS235 lab log-book'''.<br><br>

::# '''YUM Command for Local Installs'''. The rpm command in lab3 relating to local installs appears to be deprecated (favoring yum local install). '''OPS235 team to meet to discuss implementation (Status: WIP)'''.<br><br>

::#'''AODA Accomodation'''.<br><br>'''Issue #1:'''<br><br> It is recommended to make available for '''each lab or classroom a method to safely keep a door open while class is in session without propping the door open with a chair''' - If door is not opened, door is locked which can be a distraction for professors when delivering course material. '''It has been noted there is no consistency in the TEL building wrt many of the labs: Some have door stops, many do not. If door stops are not somehow attached to lab, they go missing or are used for other labs'''. If door is opened with propping chair, can be unsafe for students with special needs (for example blind students) and problems in the event of an emergency (for example: fire). Also, it has been noted challenges in providing Linux drivers to communicate with devices for individuals with special needs. '''These issues when solved should be shared in a central repository with support and suggestions to allow better access through a student's duration and with different instructors, staff'''.<br><br>'''Issue #2:'''<br><br> A program called '''brltty.service'''. The file '''brltty.service''' is the application which going to make the braille device work. A bash file can be used to start the service brltty.service. A Seneca professor knowledge in Linux (Chris Tyler) stated, "that you cannot get the service to run without the script on Fedora." '''NOTE: It would be worthwhile to see if this works for other Linux distributions for Linux or Linux influenced courses in the CNS/CTY stream'''. NOTE: This service is that it cannot run in the graphical environment, it has to run on the terminal/console/command line. Whenever you switch to the GUI it says screen not in text mode and it stops working from there after. One example of a Baille device that this service works for is called: '''Optelec ALVA BC640''' braille display. As for the model number I am not certain as to where you can find that information on it. The only thing I know is that it says it is running '''firmware 2.10'''. If you google the name there are not really any different '''ALVA BC640''' or '''ALVA BC6''' series braille displays by ''Optelec''. Therefore, the model number may not be a necessary requirement to work in Linux.<br><br>Also, would be nice to establish connection with Special Needs office with Linux support for assistance devices for students with special needs, and a link for each course (within resource support). Perhaps good idea to encourage faculty to visit and experience these devices.<br><br> <blockquote>Braille Reader application: '''brltty'''<br><br>'''Files for Braille Reader in Linux (Fedora):'''<ul><li>Application to Run britty service: [ [http://cs.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/britty.service britty.service] ]</li><li>bash shell script to start britty service: [ [http://cs.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/britty.service go.bash] ]</li></ul><br><br></blockquote>