Thanks for your interest in contributing to our collection of Onboarding Courses for newcomers to open source and CHAOSS! Here are some general guidelines for contributing to this project. If you are interested in contributing we ask that you complete this form so we know what kind of contributions you are looking to make.
Goal of the Project: We need high-quality tutorials that will give a clear guide to our newcomers or beginners in open source space.
Things to keep in mind before recording the video:
- Ensure your environment is calm and quiet, and background noise is at a minimum
- You should record in a relaxed voice and with a clear tone
- Recordings should have a transcript, so if you are not working from a pre-written script, make sure transcription is turned on when you record.
- Prior to recording, you will need to reserve a block of time on the CHAOSS Zoom channel for recording. Blocks of time may be reserved in 30-minute increments.
Guidelines for video recording:
- Planning: Define your topic and outline the content you want to cover. We have a list of topics here, but you will be assigned a topic based on your interest.
- Scripting: Write a script or outline to guide your presentation. Use this sample guide and this is a template. If you are only recording the video, a script will be provided for you.
- Creating Slides: If you are creating slides for your presentation, use this template for a consistent look across our video collection. Check out this sample before you start
- Gathering Equipment: Ensure you have a good-quality camera, microphone, and lighting.
- Setting Up: Choose a quiet, well-lit location with a clean background.
- Recording: You will use the CHAOSS Zoom and the recording will start automatically. Begin speaking, following your script or outline. Watch this sample recorded video for a guide.
If you have questions or would like to get involved, you are welcome to join our #education Slack channel.