Stefan,
see my comments Below in RED
-----Original Message----- Subject: [amsat-bb] Orbital classroom #2 (AMSAT Education)
Thanks everyone.
The comments (primarily offline) to my first post on the existence of the
"Orbital Classroom" just pointed to the perceived sad state of education
within AMSAT. Now, we can whine and do nothing or maybe put our heads
together and see what there is to do.
The first thing is to gauge the level of interest. I and others will NOT
engage in this without some significant feedback from the members and those
that are interested in amateur radio and satellites and education. Quite Understandable
Here are a few questions and I would kindly request your thoughts on these.
1. Would you be interested in attending pre-conference courses and
workshops as part of the annual meeting or at other venues? YES
2. Would you be willing to pay a registration fee that would cover
course material, instructor cost etc.? See Below but I think a modest sum would be applicable
3. Would you be interested in receiving a certificate for ongoing
education as it relates to amateur radio and satellites? See Below - but a good Idea
4. What topics would you like to see taught at such courses?
Perhaps the main thrust would be in good ground stations and decoding data, but the whole are
Of designing and building satellites is open
5. Would you be willing in helping to organize and facilitate courses
(you don't have to teach for this one, just help the instructor and take
care of registration, etc)?
6. Would you be willing to teach a course and if yes, on which topics? Yes - Many areas - to be discussed
That's a start and hopefully it sparks your interest as a participant,
facilitator or instructor.
Please email me your responses offline (don't hit the reply all button) and
I will compile the answers in a response to the board and this mailing list.
FYI,
I have been asked to organize and coordinate these efforts. First of all, I
will NOT assist, organize and/or coordinate these efforts unless I have
equal partners in assisting and helping. Secondly, AMSAT has an official
"Director of Education" who needs to be involved and work on this (with our
help if necessary). This person serves at the discretion of the AMSAT
president and I have no intention to do his work. Hope this helps to clarify
positions and responsibilities!
For now, it is time for the members to voice their needs for education and
define if this is relevant or not. Folks, here is your opportunity! Some of
us are listening and working on this. Let us know if you want this or not by
answering the questions above. As always, your opinion counts and even more
your help is greatly appreciated.
Have a Merry Christmas, a wonderful holiday season and an even better 2008.
My best wishes to you and your families.
73, Stefan VE4NSA
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